Part-Time Bi-Lingual Education Coordinator

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Title: Part-time Education Coordinator/Bi-Lingual

Organization: National Alliance on Mental Illness Los Angeles County Council - San Fernando Valley Affiliate

Background: The National Alliance on Mental Illness Los Angeles County Council (NAMI LACC) is an association of the twelve Los Angeles County affiliates of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI LACC represents over 1,000 members that include persons living with serious mental illness and their families, friends, and supporters, though we reach 20,000 through our education classes, support groups and other programs. NAMI LACC works closely with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health to improve systems that help persons find treatment, fight stigma and provide hope for families and persons with a mental illness.

Scope of Work: The Education Coordinator establishes, implements and manages mental health education programs for the San Fernando Valley affiliate. This position is responsible for leading and expanding our Spanish Programs. The best applicants will have:

• familiarity with the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valley communities
• good leadership skills including delegating work and managing volunteers
• able to help build a solid infrastructure for an expanding program
• knowledge of health education programs
• the ability to interact and network pleasantly with a variety of audiences including students, applicants, teachers and the general public
• good organizational and administrative skills such as being able to track recruitment of volunteers and class members over the telephone or in person, writing solicitation letters; and general organizing and marketing.
• proficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel, Dropbox

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Services, Finance, Business or related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Two+ years of related professional experience; preferably in a social service agency environment
• Mastery of English and Spanish
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make presentations required
• Self-motivated, self-starter with critical thinking skills and follow-through

Rate: About 30 hours per week, flex time, may work some from home. $20 an hour with $50 a month phone stipend and a contribution of $250 a month toward health costs.

How to Apply: Please send resume to Brittney@namilaccc.org. Please write San Fernando Valley Education Coordinator in the subject line and include a brief cover letter in the body of the e-mail.

• Location: San Fernando Valley
• Compensation: About 30 hours per week, flex time, may work some from home. $20 an hour with $50 a month phone stipend and a contribution of $250 a month toward health costs.
• This is a part-time job.
• Please submit resume and cover letter by email - no phone calls.