Job Description

Job Summary

NAMI Tennessee Program Coordinator, a position based out of our Hendersonville office. They will provide oversight for NAMI signature programs including Connection Recovery Support Group, Family Support Group, Peer-to-Peer, Family-to-Family Ending the Silence, NAMI Basics, In Our Own Voices, and other programs. A brief description of each program can be found on NAMI.org.

This individual will follow national protocols and leadership training to become proficient as a NAMI Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator is responsible for two primary functions: Recruitment and Training of Presenters & Coordination of Presenters and Presentation Opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

Volunteer Outreach

All programs have specific annual goals for training new volunteers. Goals are accomplished by arranging 5 training courses per year, per program. This includes:

• Work with NAMI Tennessee staff and local affiliate/support group leadership to identify recruit and screen new volunteers. (program leaders)

• Assist training participants through the training portal for pre-requisite webinar training and Zoom training with State Trainers.

• Training will be performed in accordance with procedures established by Director, Program & Innovation, and NAMI Tennessee.

• Maintain Volunteer Databases.

• Participate in regional, state and national meetings (phone and web-based) pertaining to these programs and other NAMI Tennessee programs.

• Market programs and other appropriate NAMI Tennessee programs to the broader community.

NAMI Tennessee Affiliate Support

• Respond to calls and emails within established timeframes.

• Manage, maintain, and update contact lists and scheduled events

• Engagement of Technical Assistance (TA) support to assist with data entry and data technology-related tasks.

• Assist with other administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, high school equivalency or at least two years of paid or volunteer work experience serving as mental health advocate.

• Experience in office setting in a collaborative team model.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a talent to give constructive feedback to volunteers.

• Possess good oral and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Preference given to individuals familiar with the TN public mental health service system and/or Tennessee public education system.

• Valid Tennessee driver’s license.

• Occasional in-state travel.

Additional Information

Benefits

NA

How to Apply

Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Details

• Date Posted: February 11, 2026
• Type: Part-Time
• Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
• Service Area: Social / Human Services
• Start Date: 02/24/2026
• Salary Range: $27 per hour
• Working Hours: 25 hours per week

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