Executive Director

Position Overview
NAMI Skagit is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and creative individual to serve as our part-time Executive Director. This role will require an individual who is well-organized, resourceful, and committed to working with volunteers and staff to advance NAMI’s mission in Skagit County. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, an ability to develop and manage relationships, and a passion for supporting mental health advocacy.

Responsibilities

Fund Development (20%)

• Identify and secure funding for programs and operational needs, identifying local funding streams, cultivating donor and grantor relationships, communicating organizational successes to donors and grantors

Volunteer and Staff Management (20%)

• Coordinate recruitment and training of volunteers for presentations, outreach, classes, and support groups
• Recruit, hire, and train new team members, manage current volunteers for success and retention
• Manage volunteers who coordinate youth community outreach activities
• Review and approve NAMI WA training applications for volunteer program facilitators

Communications and Outreach (30%)

• Facilitate partnerships and collaborations with community organizations, representing the affiliate at community events and partner meetings
• Manage outreach for programs, including overseeing social media accounts, website updates, newsletter and general communications
• Manage the affiliate email account and ensures timely responses to inquiries

Administration (30%)

• Manage organizational finances, including tracking disbursements, payroll, reconciling bank statements, preparing monthly financial reports.
• Assist in preparing the annual financial report and budget
• Reporting to the board and work with the board for board development and recruitment
• Managing adherence to NAMI model requirements, including managing attendance to required NAMI Washington alliance meetings
• Oversee data entry and program tracking
• Ensure the successful scheduling and delivery of all classes, support groups, and presentations
• Manage day-to-day operations

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience with project management and fundraising
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing workflows in a collaborative, non-authoritative manner
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and backgrounds
• Conflict resolution skills
• Alignment with NAMI’s values, mission, and vision
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic listener, comfortable engaging with individuals from all walks of life
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Must be in the community, this is not a virtual position
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week

Schedule:

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

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Vernon, WA 98273: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000