Careers

Current Job Postings 
Our dedicated and passionate staff help ensure that we deliver quality education and support programs to our community. Below are the employment opportunities currently open at NAMI Northern Virginia.

​There currently are no openings.

Employment Opportunities Offered by Outside Organizations

The following opportunities may be of interest to our friends and members. Please contact the appropriate organization for more information.

Laurie Mitchell Empowerment & Career Center
Employment Supporter
Assists people living with mental health conditions who are thinking about long-term employment goals. Assists in the development of individual employment plans and conducts job search activities. For full job description, email lmeccjobs@gmail.com. 

Volunteer Opportunities

It is only through our dedicated and passionate volunteers that we are able to provide local peer and family led education and support programs in Northern Virginia. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form. If you have additional questions about our volunteer opportunities, email us at volunteer@nami-nova.org with the subject, "Volunteer Interest."

Internships

Philanthropy & Communications Intern (Summer 2021)
Location: NAMI Northern Virginia, Virtual
Stipend: $1,200 + College Credit
Hours: 20 per week

​Overall job duties include assisting the NAMI-NoVA team raise the profile of NAMI Northern Virginia through high quality, informative communications that inspire action and connection. Our current programs focus on supporting individuals - and the family and friends who love them - who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition.

Specific duties include:

Communications & Social Media (50%)
  • coordinating distribution of monthly newsletter
  • update and maintain an online presence for NAMI-NoVA and our programs via multiple social media platforms and organization website
  • compile and draft client stories and testimonials to be used in agency newsletters, online publications, grant proposals, etc.
  • create and distribute media/communications kits to local outlets and key stakeholders
Philanthropy (30%)
  • help organize, market, and implement strategies to ensure the success of NAMI-NoVA's annual Walk benefit
  • assist with planning and implementing annual membership appreciation dinner
  • serve as a NAMI-NoVA liaison to local businesses, individuals, and community partners
  • assist with donor and volunteer outreach/cultivation through mail, phone, email, and virtual meetings
Donor Database (20%)
  • coordinate and process donor acknowledgements and pledge reminders
  • help update and maintain donor database according to best practices

Minimum Requirements: Passion for mental health education and advocacy. Knowledge of MS Office Suite. Strong writing skills. Team player. Professional demeanor. Everyone is welcomed to apply.
Preferred Requirements: Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising (or related) majors preferred. Familiarity with Google Workspace is a plus, but anyone with a passion for mental health and strong writing skills is encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, 2 writing samples of 1-3 pages each, and 3 social media posts. Term paper excerpts are OK, but please do not submit long papers. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please email complete applications to Summer Parrish at sparrish@nami-nova.org.