Manager, Youth & Young Adult Initiatives

National Alliance on Mental Illness

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Today, we are an alliance of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations and a national office that work in communities across the United States to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. NAMI advocates for all who are affected by mental illness, both the individuals and the people in their lives. We work to address disparities and injustices and to promote dignity and inclusion for all people with mental illness and their families. In addition to being advocates, we educate, we listen, and we lead as evidenced by our public awareness campaigns, the range of programs we provide, and our strong public policy. We currently have an opening for a Manager, Youth & Young Adult Initiatives. The Manager will provide critical support for its expanding work reaching young people with mental health information, resources and opportunities for involvement in the mental health movement. This position will continue building upon projects, including the management of NAMI Next Gen, and associated programming, and develop new opportunities going forward. This manager will work across departments at NAMI National and with the NAMI Alliance to bring youth voice and engagement to all of NAMI's work. The position will also support the Youth and Young Adult team broadly on cross-cutting projects. This full-time position can be remote or based at NAMI Headquarters in Arlington, VA on a hybrid basis. Salary Range: $70k -$75k

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
3 - 5 years' experience working in youth engagement preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and across functions/departments to plan and implement programs and initiatives
Ability to respond to and prioritize competing demands and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Ability to respond quickly and effectively to challenges, using problem-solving and fact-finding skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with colleagues and leadership
Sound data analysis and research skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Must pass background check.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the NAMI Next Gen young adult advisory group, comprised of ten young adults aged 18-25, who serve as NAMI part-time employees from January 1 - December 31, which includes, but is not limited to: The recruitment, interview process, and decision making for each cohort, with planning starting in early summer and selection by December 1.
The ongoing management of the cohort, including regular meetings, communication, workflow management, and mentorship.
Provide guidance and accountability for NAMI Next Gen members, helping them strengthen their sense of responsibility, manage their time effectively, and build professional communication skills.
Management of legacy projects, like the NAMI Next Gen Community of Practice, NAMICon presentations and activations, NAMI CHANGE Makers summits, the NAMI Next Gen monthly newsletter, and more.
Develop, implement, and maintain systems for communication and collaboration between the national NAMI Next Gen cohort and NAMI State Organization Next Gen groups, including surveying needs and identifying opportunities for connection.
Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling and travel to support youth engagement activities nationwide, including in-person events such as NAMICon and the NAMI Next Gen retreat.
Build strong relationships with other teams across NAMI to ensure work is collaborative and meets the organization's broader needs, including but not limited to working closely with the Marketing and Communications team on engaging social media posts and the Government Relations, Public Policy, and Advocacy team for advocacy opportunities.
Lead or assist the broader Youth and Young Adults Team in the development of new initiatives, programming, resources and tools for youth, young adults, and their caregivers.
Keep track of objectives, goals and proper reporting during a project's/initiative's duration and keep Director apprised of project status.
Support the Youth and Young Adult team members in building partnerships with other youth serving organizations to enhance the work of NAMI and the team.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous and comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
403(b) retirement plan
Flexible Spending Accounts for health care, dependent care and commuter expenses
Life Insurance and Disability coverage paid by NAMI
Flexible Work and Telework programs
Professional Development Reimbursement program
A variety of wellness offerings to support team members
Employee Referral Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides support for personal and family problems common in contemporary life