Employment

Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator manages NAMI Vermont’s educational and support programs for family members, peers, and community members statewide, with broad oversight of program activities to ensure quality. Some travel is required within the state to oversee training or other activities as needed. This is a permanent, 40-hour-a-week position. This position reports to the NAMI Vermont Executive Director. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plan and oversee the administration of NAMI Vermont programs and activities in accordance with established curricula and goals. 
• Organize and schedule leadership trainings, classes, workshops, presentations, and support groups. 
• Organize and track materials that need to be provided to participants of support groups, workshops, and classes. 
• Provide feedback, support, and training to program leaders. 
• Ensure program standards, roles, and responsibilities are effectively communicated to and understood by program leaders and trainers. 
• Identify, measure, and report program outcomes in accordance with Results Based Accountability (RBA) measures and grant deliverables.  
• Coordinate with staff to ensure all grant deliverables and reporting requirements are met or exceeded in a timely manner. 
• Monitor the program budget to ensure that programs and activities are operated within established budgetary guidelines. 
• Develop and schedule educational outreach presentations (i.e., “About NAMI Vermont”) to the community upon request. 
• Coordinate with Events and Fundraising Coordinator to create and build partnerships with similar organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders to expand and improve NAMI Vermont Programs. 
• Coordinate with Marketing and Communications Coordinator to promote NAMI Vermont programs and support groups. 
• Work with Program Assistant to ensure tasks are clearly understood and completed correctly. 
• Serve as staff liaison to NAMI National Program staff. 
• Serve as staff liaison for NAMI Vermont FaithNet Workgroup, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Workgroup, and monthly meetings with program leaders. 
• Serve as staff liaison for one of NAMI Vermont’s affiliates (Central Vermont, Greater Burlington Area, Northeast Kingdom, Rutland, or Southern Vermont). 

Requirements:

• Minimum four-year degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a relevant field. 
• Minimum two to three years’ experience working as an educator, trainer, volunteer leader, or program coordinator planning and facilitating educational offerings. 
• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work with diverse learning and communication styles. 
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google products (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, and MS Access, Gmail) 
• Excellent time-management skills as well as the ability to multi-task and prioritize work. 
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. 
• Self-motivated, independent worker as well as a strong team player. 
• Knowledge of and commitment to mental health services a plus. 

Work Environment:

• Supportive and caring environment with a focus on NAMI Vermont’s values: acceptance, self-care, empathy, empowerment, honesty, hope, inclusion, and resilience. 
• Have regular access to a personal vehicle and hold a valid operator’s license and insurance. 
• Ability to travel in-state (mileage reimbursed). 
• Available for occasional evenings and weekends (special meetings, events, occasional training). 
• Ability to work at the Williston, Vermont office. 

Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO) 
• Paid holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Health Insurance 
• Dental/Vision Insurance available 
• Wellness Program 
• Employer-paid training and opportunities for ongoing professional development

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator works with NAMI Vermont staff to develop and implement communication strategies for our advocacy, events, and programs. Duties include coordinating all marketing and outreach that promotes a positive public image, achieves brand consistency, and ensures marketing and communications are in alignment with NAMI Vermont’s policies. This is a permanent, 40-hour-a-week position. In-person only – this is not a virtual position. This position reports to the NAMI Vermont Executive Director.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Promote NAMI Vermont advocacy, events, and programs (advertisements, videos, public service announcements, social media, etc.).
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to create, produce, and disseminate printed publications (flyers, brochures, postcards, etc.).
• Manage and disseminate e-communications using Constant Contact.
• Manage all content on www.namivt.org.
• Manage all social media content (Facebook, Instagram, Front Porch Forum, etc.).
• Manage production of videos to be used to promote NAMI Vermont.
• Create advertisements, submit calendar of events, write and distribute press releases for upcoming advocacy, events, and programs.
• Create and disseminate bi-weekly NAMI Vermont e-NEWS.
• Create and bulk mail Summer and Winter NAMI Vermont Advocate print newsletter.
• Create email signatures for upcoming events and programs and distribute to staff.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure all grant deliverables and reporting requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Serve as staff liaison for one of NAMI Vermont’s affiliates (Central Vermont, Greater Burlington Area, Northeast Kingdom, Rutland, or Southern Vermont).

Requirements:

• Minimum two-year degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in marketing, journalism, or a related communications field.
• Minimum one year experience working in marketing, communications, or a public relations field required.
• Experience managing websites and social media content required.
• Knowledge of WordPress preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google products (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, and MS Access, Gmail)
• Excellent time-management skills as well as the ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, independent worker as well as a strong team player.
• Knowledge of and commitment to mental health services a plus.

Work Environment

• Supportive and caring environment with a focus on NAMI Vermont’s values: acceptance, self-care, empathy, empowerment, honesty, hope, inclusion, and resilience.
• Have regular access to a personal vehicle and hold a valid operator’s license and insurance.
• Ability to travel in-state (mileage reimbursed).
• Available for occasional evenings and weekends (special meetings and events).
• Ability to work at the Williston, Vermont office.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance available
• Wellness program
• Employer-paid training and opportunities for ongoing professional development

To Apply:

Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

There are no open positions at this time.

Volunteers are the heart of NAMI Vermont. Volunteers serve on our board and committees, help plan and run our events, advocate, share lived experience and train to become support group facilitators or program presenters.