Organizational Overview

Founded in 1969, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (National Council) is a membership organization that drives policy and social change on behalf of nearly 3,200 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. The National Council is a 501(c)(3) association that advocates for policies that ensure people who have mental health and substance use challenges have access to comprehensive, high quality services. We also offer state-of-the-science education and practice improvement consulting and resources to ensure services are efficient and effective.

Position Summary

The Marketing and Communications department is central to the National Council’s goal of amplifying the work of the Practice Improvement and Consulting Department (PIC), which provides timely and meaningful technical assistance and consulting to community mental health and substance use services organizations and others serving the health of our nation. Under the direction of the Communications Director, the Communications Project Manager is primarily a project management role, responsible for a portfolio of projects and grants where they will strategize, implement and deliver on communications goals for key mental health and substance use disorder-related initiatives.

We seek candidates who are positive, inventive, proactive, and efficient while maintaining an approachable and professional presence to internal and external audiences.

The National Council is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and commit ourselves to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Responsibilities:

• Creation and execution of comprehensive communications plans and multimedia strategies (e.g. video, social media, web, print, webinars, advertising, events, etc.).
• Creation, implementation and monitoring of communications work plans, progress reports, and data collection/analytic reports for projects of varying sizes and degrees of complexity, communicating areas of risk and opportunity where appropriate.
• Oversee and facilitate in-house and external marketing and communication specialists integral to the development and completion of communications materials and marketing projects and collaborate with both public/governmental and private external funders.
• Oversee and manage the creation of webpages, social media campaigns, digital advertising campaigns, educational courses, online webinars and trainings, reports and guides.
• Written content creation as needed.
• Administrative duties such as lead vendor contracting, budget tracking, project managing tasks within Asana, scheduling project and team related meetings.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-6 years of project management experience, or Master's degree with 2-4 years of experience.
• Experience crafting and executing on communication plans and work plans.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take initiative, work both independently and within groups, and delegate as needed.
• Proficiency in public speaking with experience organizing and leading groups.
• Ability to craft engaging promotional copy.
• Proven abilities in data collection and reporting.
• Big picture thinking with attention to detail.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams.
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in public health, mental health and substance use services or related fields is desirable
• Experience with Asana (or other project management program), Microsoft Dynamics (or other CRM)

National Council is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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