Special Project Coordinator

NAMI Georgia•Atlanta, GA

2d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Projects Coordinator assists in special projects as needed. These include but are not limited to, assistance with general office, marketing, and program activities, and assisting with special projects, such as Walks, Georgia Events, and Affiliates. This position will fill in during staff transitions and help onboard and train new staff. This also includes compliance with funding sources and building up organizational effectiveness in the GA office.

Requirements

Proven success in project management
Willingness to receive and contribute purposeful and constructive feedback
Proven success at managing and growing a project that involved fundraising, publicity, staff management, and maintenance of long-term volunteer and sponsor relationships
Proven general organizational and leadership skills
Good judgment and flexibility
Must have leadership experience
Experience being accountable for timelines, managing competing priorities, and openness to cross-functional collaboration (as needed) to achieve key organizational goals, requiring strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience and comfort with office software: Word, Excel, Outlook/Sharepoint, online newsletters, and email. Test at 90% software knowledge
Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends
Knowledge of the programs and services of the organization
Knowledge of mental illness and Georgia’s mental health care delivery system.
Experience planning and executing speaking engagements to any individual, group, or audience information about the Georgia mission, objectives, and activities.
Ability to demonstrate qualities of vision and leadership of volunteers and staff.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, WordPress, and PowerPoint.
Ability to supervise and train development staff/volunteers effectively.
Exhibit strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

Project management and implementation for assigned special projects
Manage office activities to build up organizational effectiveness and facilitate sustainable progress towards achieving the organization mission priorities as set by the Board
Make use of creative, social media, and other marketing technologies, including the internet, to facilitate communications, services, and programs within the organization and to affiliates and community stakeholders
Oversee coordination of office and program projects
Serve as a backup for open positions throughout the organization
Assist with the development and implementation of new programs
Assist with special projects associated with the board of directors
Assist with special event planning, preparing and implementing as needed.
Assist with marketing needs (website maintenance, graphics creation, content writing) and other related tasks as needed.
Execute plans, initiatives, and policies
Assist programs, services, and activities to ensure that policies, plans, and program objectives/deliveries are met within the approved budget
Help with the development of special projects, education and outreach efforts, and information resources
Respond to communications and requests promptly