Coordinator, Programs Young Adult

PTE. Location: Hendersonville, Tenn. Search Announcement June 27, 2024 through July 8, 2024.

We currently have an opening for a Young Adult Program Coordinator, a position based out of our Hendersonville office. This is a grant-funded position and will end on June 30, 2025. This position reports to the Peer Programs Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance organizational outreach to youth and young adult populations in Tennessee to increase early intervention and mental health awareness in young people. This position will also assist in program efforts in collaboration with our program team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist with Grassroots, Volunteer training: review volunteer applications and complete screenings for potential program leaders for NAMI signature programs.

· Update databases for training prospects, trained presenters, and participant evaluations.

· Assist in securing volunteer data, preparing training manuals, shipping materials to trainees, and organizing materials post training.

· Assist with the NEXTGEN advisory group and provide member support.

· Coordinate youth and young adult outreach efforts utilizing a broad range of techniques and strategies including NAMI Tennessee’s website(s), social media platforms, email, phone, and in-person outreach (e.g., conferences, community events);

· Assist with NAMI On Campus inquiries and support affiliates/young adults through the club starting process.

· Secure opportunities for NAMI Tennessee to discuss youth and young adult mental health in Tennessee through conferences, presentations to schools and other community stakeholders, community partners and collaborators, local and state media, and other community events;

· Work with NAMI TN staff to design campaigns to recruit and engage new volunteers from young adult populations in Tennessee;

· Attend conferences, school presentations, and other community events to reach youth and young adults.

· Become a trained presenter in NAMI Ending the Silence, a NAMI Signature program & assist with coordinating ETS presentation requests and/or support affiliates with coordinating presentations.

· Incorporate principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in all outreach and engagement work.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Must have a high school diploma or higher; or have paid or volunteer work experience dealing with mental health advocacy and peer support.

· Preference given to young adult individuals who identify as a peer and have been a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness; should have insight and awareness into their mental health condition, committed to self-care, and the recovery process. Must have a minimum of one year in recovery absent of any psychiatric crisis or hospitalization.

· Preference given to individuals with experience in mental health advocacy, peer support, education, and/or NAMI’s programs.

· Preference given to NAMI program leaders/presenters and/or Certified Peer Recovery Specialists.

· As a part-time employee, you are expected to work within NAMI Tennessee’s core office hours (Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM), with some flexibility. May require some evening or weekend work.

· Must be well organized and can focus on multiple tasks and goals simultaneously with differing timelines and deadlines.

· Must possess good oral and written communication skills.

· Experience working in an office setting and in a collaborative team model.

· Working knowledge in computers/computer programs using the Microsoft Office product suite (MS 365 and MS Teams) and Canva are a plus.

· Must have a valid TN driver’s license.

o Occasional in-state travel required and reimbursed.

· Must pass background check

Salary & Benefits

The hourly rate for this part-time position is $26/an hour for a total of 25 hours per week.

How to apply:

If this role sounds like an excellent fit for you, please email your cover letter and resume to scarr@namitn.org.

Please note: Incomplete submissions and follow-up inquiries will not be considered. Only applicants selected for consideration will be contacted. Applications are accepted until 3/31/2025.

NAMI Tennessee is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. NAMI Tennessee prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information or any other legally protected group status. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with a disability.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26