National Mental Health Association - Various Positions

Employment Opportunities at the Central Office of the National Mental Health Association

Internship Program - Summer 2002
The National Mental Health Association, a nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness, is seeking undergraduate and graduate students for its internship program. The program is designed to provide a unique opportunity for students to gain real-world work experience relevant to their academic and career goals. Internships are available in mental health prevention, communications, public education, fundraising, research, marketing, administration finance, adult mental health services, library science, and the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Action Center. See the internship program section of our website (http://www.nmha.org) for more details and to apply online. Other application options include sending a resume to NMHA/JDL, 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, a fax to (703) 684-5968, or e-mail to interns@nmha.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

NMHA Resource Center Volunteers - The National Mental Health Association's Resource Center, a national information and referral center, is seeking volunteers to respond to inquiries from callers throughout the country regarding mental health resources, referral and research. Ideal for someone with psychology or social work background or anyone interested in learning about the mental health needs of the public. Candidates should be detail-oriented, well organized and enjoy telephone work. Experience with telephone referral or help-line a plus as are bilingual skills (Spanish/English). 16-20 hours/week availability desired. Located in Old Town Alexandria. Metro accessible. Application options include sending a resume to NMHA/JDL, 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, a fax to (703) 684-5968, or e-mail to interns@nmha.org. Vice President
Prevention and Children programs
National Mental Health Association seeks Vice President to develop and coordinate advocacy initiatives in prevention and children's mental health system reform, including juvenile justice. Requires 5 years program management experience, background in children's services, budget/finance and supervision experience. MA/MS and cultural competency experience is preferred. Good benefits. Send resume to: NMHA, Attn: CI, 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, fax: 703-684-5968 or email to: jobs@nmha.org.

Vice President
Affiliate Services
NMHA seeks a Vice President for our Affiliate Services Department, which provides support to more than 340 affiliates nationwide. Job responsibilities include staff management, coordination of services and technical assistance to the affiliate field, implementation of affiliate-to-affiliate communication and support programs, strategic planning, and facilitation of programs to better link affiliates and the national office. Requirements include experience in the MHA field as a staff or volunteer, an understanding of community-based advocacy and education, supervision experience, BA/BS, and at least 7-10 years work experience. Fundraising, knowledge of cultural competence and nonprofit management experience a plus. Send resumes to NMHA, Attn: LBM via email: jobs@nmha.org or fax: 703-684-5968.

Senior Director
Marketing
National mental health association (NMHA) seeks senior director of marketing to manage all aspects of NMHA's mission-based marketing plan. Responsibilities include strategic planning, market research, brand and identity development, partnership building, and internal/external communication. Candidates must have Bachelor's degree or higher in marketing or related field, a minimum of 5 years experience in marketing (preferably healthcare marketing), demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities, budget/financial and supervision experience. Some travel required. Send resume and two work samples to NMHA, Attn: LBM, 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, fax: 703-684-5968, or email: jobs@nmha.org.

Executive/Administrative Assistant
Administration
National mental health advocacy organization seeks executive/administrative assistant to support CFO and COO in fast paced office. Duties include word processing, proofreading, gathering & formatting reports, preparing emails/faxes/packages, scheduling meetings, photocopying, internet research, maintaining databases and filing, assist with travel arrangements, other administrative duties as required. Requires strong organizational, interpersonal skills, communication skills and able to handle multiple projects with quick deadlines. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential. Excellent benefits. Please send resume: NMHA, Attn: CS, 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, fax: 703-684-5968 or email to: jobs@nmha.org.

Program Coordinator
Research and Services
National Mental Health Association seeks Program Coordinator to coordinate programs that contribute to the work of the research and services area. Responsibilities include coordinating a technical assistance program, general contract and project management, and providing support to board and several committees. Requires Bachelor's degree. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook). Good benefits. Send resume to: NMHA, Attn: CI, 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, fax: 703-684-5968 or email to: jobs@nmha.org. No phone calls please.

Senior Director of Services
National Association of Mental Health Planning and Advisory Councils (NAMHPAC) National Mental Health Association seeks Senior Director to develop and coordinate programs that contribute to the work of the services area. Senior Director would also serve as Associate Executive Director for the National Association of Mental Health Planning and Advisory Councils (NAMHPAC). Responsibilities would include program and general management for this small non-profit membership organization. Requires 5 years program management experience, background in adult or children's services, budget/finance and supervision experience. MA/MS and cultural competency experience is preferred. Good benefits. Send resume to: NMHA, Attn: CI, 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, fax: 703-684-5968 or email to: jobs@nmha.org. No phone calls please. EOE

Communications
Senior Director of Media Relations
National mental health advocacy organization seeks senior level communications professional to manage public affairs campaigns to support NMHA's public policy and public education goals. Responsibilities will include developing media strategies and messages, planning and conducting media outreach and events management. Requirements include an understanding of public policy and health issues advocacy, supervision experience, and 7-10 years of communications, media relations, public affairs or policy experience. Salary based on experience. Excellent benefits. Please send resume and writing sample to: National Mental Health Association, Attn: PC, 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, fax: 703-684-5968, email: jobs@nmha.org.

Intern or Volunteer
World Federation of Mental Health
This position will offer the opportunity to learn the inside operations of a small international organization. This intern will be helping in every aspect of the organization. Duties will include support in financial and program development and upkeep, membership, meeting preparation, marketing and research, and some admin duties. Apply now on http://www.nmha.org or fax to 703-684-5968, Attn: JDL

Associate Director, Direct Mail and Membership Development
NMHA seeks an Associate Director for the Development office to manage and grow the direct mail and membership fundraising activities. Responsibilities will include some database management, relationship building, developing a direct mail and membership strategy including online giving, package production and managing collaborative program with chapters. Requires some fundraising experience, specifically direct mail, strong organizational and writing skills, ability to work within tight deadlines and excellent ability. Raiser's Edge and knowledge of mental health field a plus. Excellent benefits. Send resumes to NMHA, Attn: JS via e-mail at jobs@nmha.org. or fax 703-684-5968. No phone calls please.

Research and Services
Program Associate
NMHA seeks a Program Associate to assist program staff in the Prevention and Children's Mental Health Department on various projects. Sample includes: prevention of mental illness, integration of mental and physical health care, family strengthening. Work includes: conduction information/research searches; writing documents (e.g., fact sheets); and interacting with affiliates and other constituents. Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree (master's preferred), strong writing skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment and interact well with others. Salary: Low mid 30s. Excellent benefits. Send resume and writing sample to: NMHA, Attn: KHB via email: jobs@nmha.org or fax: 703-684-5968.

Research and Services
Director of Children's Mental Health Services
NMHA seeks a Director in the Prevention and Children's Mental Health Department for project management, product development, and planning in the area of children's mental health. Responsibilities include: project leadership; providing outreach, training and technical assistance to a large network of mental health affiliates; developing products; conducting workshops; representing NMHA at external meetings and with funders. Qualifications: BA (MA preferred); ability to work cooperatively in fast-paced environment; strong writing and communication skills; ideally, background in children's mental health, systems of care, and the policy arena. Excellent benefits. Send resume and writing sample to: NMHA/CI via jobs@nmha.org or fax: 703-684-5968.

Affiliate Services
Senior Director, Affiliate Out Reach


NMHA seeks a Senior Director of Affiliate Out Reach for our Affiliate Services Department, which provides support to more than 340 affiliates nationwide. Job responsibilities include coordinating services and technical assistance to the affiliate field, implementation of affiliate-to-affiliate communication and support programs and facilitation of programs, to better link affiliates and the national office. Requirements include an understanding of community-based advocacy and education, supervision experience, BA/BS, and at least 7-10 years work experience. Fundraising, knowledge of cultural competence and nonprofit management experience a plus. Send resumes to NMHA, Attn: LBM via email: jobs@nmha.org or fax: 703-684-5968.