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:

EVENTS AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
NAMI Northern Virginia

Description of Organization:
NAMI Northern Virginia is a non-profit, service organization.  Our mission, as individuals, family members and friends affected by mental health conditions, is to serve our community through education, critical support services, and advocacy. NAMI Northern Virginia and our volunteers work together to raise awareness and bring hope through our programs and events.

Position Summary:
Reports to:  Executive Director
Status:   Full-Time
Hourly rate:  $18-20 / hour 
Start date:  Immediate / negotiable

Full description
Assistant, Events and Development 

The NAMI Northern Virginia Events and Development Assistant supports a wide range of in-person and virtual events including NAMIWalks, meetings, support groups, and presentations, in addition to development projects and fundraising initiatives, such as prospect research and donor cultivation. This opportunity allows a creative individual to develop entrepreneurial skills in communications, event planning, customer relationship management, corporate solicitation, and project management through unique on-the-job experience. This is a paid, full-time opportunity located in Northern Virginia. The candidate must live in a Northern Virginia area of Fairfax (City/County), Alexandria, Arlington, or Loudoun County. 

Most staff members chose to perform most of their work virtually, though office space is provided, and occasional in-office meetings are required. In-person meetings and travel in Northern Virginia necessary when safe to do so.
 

The Events and Development Assistant is guided and mentored by the Executive Director and works closely with the Business Operations Manager and Outreach Coordinator.  

​Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the planning and execution of events and meetings, both in-person and virtual, to include venue research, attendee and volunteer communications, logistics coordination, event timelines and checklists, event promotion and outreach activities, producing and proofreading event materials, event logistics, and other duties as assigned. 
  • Effectively collaborate with project teams and internal stakeholders before, during, and after events. 
  • Assist with implementing NAMI NoVA’s fundraising and donor outreach initiatives in coordination with the Development team.
  • Provide research, planning, and logistical support for the Development team
  • Conduct donor prospect research and outreach to donors
  • Support activities to engage volunteer base, including engagement events, communications, and publications.
  • Participate and support other activities as needed. 
 
Qualifications 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in person and across virtual formats (video and phone)
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with event partners, vendors, and stakeholders, as well as donors and potential supporters
  • Project management, fundraising, and event planning skills
  • Experience with: 
    • Prospect research
    • Social media and digital fundraising or marketing platforms
    • Database management
    • Planning both in-person and online/virtual events
  • Superior attention to detail, meticulous organizational skills
  • Self-motivated to complete projects in a dynamic environment, with the ability to work independently and across multiple teams 
  • Experience with non-profits, preferred 
  • Team player and positive attitude a must
  • Strong computer literacy


Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off

How to Apply:
Submit resume and cover letter to: execdir@nami-nova.org; 
Subject:  Events and Development Assistant
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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."