Job description
NAMI Washington, is the State office of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. We work with 20 local affiliates in communities around the state to improve the quality of life for all those affected by mental health conditions. We're looking for AmeriCorps VISTA support to strengthen local community efforts, get people to collaborate, and affect large-scale, positive change through volunteer mobilization, fundraising and outreach efforts. Though this position will work with affiliates throughout the state, our office is located in Seattle, Washington. We are looking for someone with the following skills and attributes: *Clear communication and collaboration skills – ability to coordinate between affiliates and state office using clear communication to move projects forward *Self-starter who takes initiative is pro-active, works independently and deals with ambiguity – ability to direct your own work and ask help when you need it *Creativity – developing fun, new solutions to identified needs *Motivation and perseverance with a positive attitude to influence others to act and manage change *Strategy and organizational skills – able to develop a plan and execute the details *Ability to use a variety of software and applications
Member Duties : This AmeriCorps VISTA member position will help NAMI affiliates throughout Washington state to better serve families and people with mental health challenges through support groups, education and advocacy. This position will help 2-3 affiliates build sustainability through Stories, Fun, People, & Money. *Stories and fun: developing innovative marketing and outreach tactics *People: design and improve volunteer programs *Money: assist with grant planning and writing and annual NAMI Walks fundraiser. *Guide affiliate development strategies by assessing needs, setting priorities and provide capacity-building trainings.
Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Health .
Community and Economic Development , Health .
Skills :
Leadership , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Communications , Non-Profit Management , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Recruitment .
Leadership , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Communications , Non-Profit Management , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Recruitment .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
VISTA Coordinator of Stories, Fun, People, & Money
Program Start/End Date
08/01/2023 - 07/31/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 05/12/2023 To 08/31/2023
Contact
Summer Starr
1107 NE 45th St
Seattle WA 98105
(206) 415-9193
sstarr@namiwa.org
www.namiwa.org
Listing ID
118819
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