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VISTA Coordinator of Stories, Fun, People, & Money
 
 
 
Help NAMI affiliates throughout Washington state better serve families and people with mental health challenges by building organizational sustainability through Stories, Fun, People, & Money. *Stories and fun: developing innovative marketing and outreach tactics *People: design and improve volunteer programs *Money: assist with grant planning and writing and annual NAMI Walks fundraiser. *Guide affiliate development strategies by assessing needs, setting priorities and provide capacity-building trainings. NAMI Washington, is the State office of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. We work with 20 local affiliates in communities around the state to improve the quality of life for all those affected by mental health conditions. We're looking for AmeriCorps VISTA support to strengthen local community efforts to address mental health. Though this position will work with affiliates throughout the state, our office is located in Seattle, Washington, however this work can be done remotely for residents in Washington state. We are looking for someone with the following skills and attributes: *Clear communication and collaboration skills – ability to coordinate between affiliates and state office using clear communication to move projects forward *Self-starter who takes initiative is pro-active, works independently and deals with ambiguity – ability to direct your own work and ask help when you need it *Creativity – developing fun, new solutions to identified needs *Motivation and perseverance with a positive attitude to influence others to act and manage change *Strategy and organizational skills – able to develop a plan and execute the details *Ability to use a variety of software and applications
 
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Member Duties : Help NAMI affiliates throughout Washington state better serve families and people with mental health challenges by building organizational sustainability through Stories, Fun, People, & Money. *Stories and fun: developing innovative marketing and outreach tactics *People: design and improve volunteer programs *Money: assist with grant planning and writing and annual NAMI Walks fundraiser. This position will work with affiliate to define capacity building projects in the areas of marketing/outreach, Volunteer/board development, and fund development and then will work with the affiliates to undertake these capacity building projects. Examples of activities are developing a community outreach campaign or organizing tabling events, conducting a board or volunteer recruitment campaign, finding local community funding resources, writing grants or recruiting sponsors for the NAMIWalks fundraiser.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Recruitment ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
VISTA Coordinator of Stories, Fun, People, & Money
Program Start/End Date
10/21/2024  -   10/20/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WASHINGTON   Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  09/24/2024  To  10/20/2025 
Contact Summer Starr
1107 NE 45th St
Seattle   WA   98105
(206) 415-9193
sstarr@namiwa.org
www.namiwa.org
Listing ID 124269

       

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