What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Ozark Mission Project?
Ozark Mission Project exists to transform lives through worship, fellowship, and hands-on mission. We believe in loving God and loving others, empowering people through service, and building community by meeting people where they are. For 40 years, OMP has served neighbors across the state of Arkansas through minor home repair and accessibility projects. We complete these projects by bringing youth and adult volunteers together in Christ-centered programs designed to impact lives through the projects completed, the relationships built, and the love shared.
Overview
The Program Manager is a full-time leadership role responsible for the implementation, evaluation, and operational oversight of Ozark Mission Project programs, including Summer Missions, Leadership Academy, OMP 101, and year-round programs. This role ensures programs are executed with operational excellence, strong volunteer engagement, mission alignment, measurable outcomes, and fiscal responsibility. The Program Manager supervises seasonal program staff and interns, oversees systems and processes, and ensures all programmatic goals align with the mission of Ozark Mission Project: transforming lives through worship, fellowship, and hands-on mission.
Qualifications & Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, community development, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong alignment with and commitment to the Christian mission and values of Ozark Mission Project.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Proven ability to develop systems, manage logistics, and execute detailed operational plans.
- Budget management experience.
- Volunteer and team leadership experience.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving ability and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends, and an understanding of summer demands.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in faith-based nonprofit programming.
- Previous OMP volunteer experience.
- Experience managing interns or seasonal staff.
- Familiarity with camp or mission-trip operational structures.
Location, Hours & Benefits
- Little Rock, AR.
- Office hours:
- August–April: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, flexible Fridays
- May–July: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, adjusted as needed for summer programs
- Seasonal evening and weekend work required.
- Travel reimbursement.
- Health insurance stipend.
- Accrued vacation and sick leave.
How to Apply
Send a cover letter and resume to Jules Anderson at janderson@ozarkmissionproject.org.
Ozark Mission Project is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Ozark Mission Project is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment at OMP are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.