Affiliate & Membership Manager

Job Announcement: Affiliate & Membership Manager

Are you passionate about mental health education and organizational development? At NAMI Washington, our vision is a world where all those impacted by mental health conditions know they are not alone, and are empowered to live their most fulfilling life. We are the State office of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, working to provide support, education, and changes in policy at all levels to ensure better treatment, access, and a behavioral health system to meet the needs of all Washingtonian’s whose lives are affected by mental illness.

WHO WE ARE
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. The NAMI organization operates at the national, state and local level. NAMI Washington was established in 1979 and provides educational resources and events, statewide outreach, advocacy and affiliate organizational support. Local NAMI affiliates in Washington offer free peer support, education and outreach programs, and engage mental health advocates in their communities.

POSITION SUMMARY
NAMI Washington is seeking an engaging and personable Affiliate & Membership Manager. This position will be the lead for our new Affiliate & Membership Department, and will provide leadership for the development, implementation, monitoring, and support of NAMI Affiliates across Washington State, with special focus on rural areas and with the Washington State Tribes, assuring stability and sustainability of the affiliates.

YOU ARE A GREAT CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION IF. . .

• You already incorporate NAMI Washington’s organizational values of respect, community, kindness, empowerment, and integrity into your everyday life and work that you do.
• You are comfortable speaking in front of groups of up to 100 people, picking up the phone and calling people you have never met, and interacting with people who might be experiencing mental health symptoms.
• You love coming up with plans and new ideas, and you have the commitment and follow-through to execute all the mundane details to make these plans come to life.
• You are extremely organized – even if you’re not naturally detail-oriented – you have a system for keeping track of projects so that no detail gets forgotten and no deadline is missed.
• You are passionate about the way mental health intersects with other lived experiences and identities, and you bring an anti-bias and intersectional lens to the work that you do.
• You are able to find fun and humor in your daily work, and enjoy being part of a team that cares personally about each other.

REPORTS TO:  Executive Director
CLASSIFICATION:  Regular Employee; Exempt
FTE:  1.0 FTE (40 hour/week)
LOCATION: Will consider candidate outside of the Puget Sound. The person filling the position will be expected to travel to Seattle at least 1 week per month, even during the pandemic.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Affiliate Development:  Coordinate the development of new affiliates, with a focus on underserved, rural communities and Washington State Tribal Needs

• Serves as liaison between groups seeking affiliate status and the NAMI Washington office
• Build partnerships with community organizations to support the development of local NAMI affiliates
• Identify, engage and recruit supporters and volunteers for new affiliates to create advisory boards and Signature Program Leaders
• Provide technical assistance and support in organizational development
• All aspects of Affiliate Support will be relevant to newly created Affiliates (see below)

Affiliate Support: Support the work of NAMI Washington’s existing Affiliates

• Develop and implement capacity building strategies and trainings to engage the NAMI Washington Alliance of Affiliates
• Collaborate with affiliates to identify, engage and recruit supporters and volunteers for leadership and Signature Programs
• Serve as liaison between affiliates and the NAMI Washington office, and inter-affiliate liaison for potential program collaborations and identification of needs for growth and support
• Maintain Model B Affiliate Polices & Procedures
• Provide technical assistance and support
• Ensure that all NAMI Affiliate activities are consistent with the mission, values, bylaws and operating policies of NAMI and NAMI Washington
• Help NAMI Washington Affiliates promote and engage in  multicultural and inclusive activities as consistent with that of NAMI Washington

Communications

• Provide excellent support and services to volunteers, participants, stakeholders, and staff
• Maintain regular communications with Affiliate Leaders, taking the lead of monthly Affiliate Leader Calls
• Engage in opportunities to develop and cultivate relationships with both well-established and new community resources, leaders, coalitions, networks, and organizations.
• Review and/or assist in developing NAMI Affiliate promotional materials to maintain and grow a strong community presence and community-based activities

Member Services

• Oversee annual membership renewal mailing
• Process monthly membership applications
• Complete monthly membership distribution reports
• Ensure “evergreening” of web-based Profile Center documents as required by NAMI National

Other

• Timely submission of grant and Board Reports
• Support of events produced by all departments as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

KEY EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years’ experience in non-profit organizational development.
• Combination of education and experience with specialized work in the behavioral field  or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field preferred.
• Experience in grassroots community organizing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and the use of a variety of social media methods of communication.
• Self-starter capable of working independently without constant direction.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple tasks and work efficiently, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Understanding and acceptance of individuals and families whose lives are affected by mental illness.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule and work evenings and/or weekends 1-2 times per month.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Valid WA Driver’s License and reliable mode of transportation other than public transportation for traveling around the state.
• If the person hired lives outside of the Seattle area, they should expect to travel to Seattle at least once per month (expense covered by NAMI Washington). This position will required 25% travel around WA.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary: $45,000-$50,000 DOE
• Benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and medical/dental insurance (75% company/25% employee).
• $90/month travel (orca card) or parking stipend.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Email Cover Letter, Resume and a minimum of three work-related references to Lauren Simonds, Executive Director at Lsimonds@namiwa.org. No phone calls please. Application deadline: March 19, 2021.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their materials. Candidates moving forward in the interview process will be contacted by email regarding a phone screening. Candidates moving forward after the phone screening will be contacted for in-person interview. This interview will be conducted by a small group. If necessary, a second interview for final candidates will take place.

NAMI Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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