Active Minds is hiring a Program Associate.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of the Mental Health Advocacy Institute, including program calendars, participant onboarding, learning management system support, session preparation, and milestone tracking.
• Support MHAI recruitment and applications, including outreach to colleges, universities, higher education associations, and campus networks, with a focus on reaching BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students and students at varied institution types, including community colleges and HBCUs.
• Coordinate MHAI alumni engagement, including student panels, project spotlights, and connections to additional Active Minds leadership opportunities (e.g. Chapters, the Youth Mental Health Innovation Fund, policy advocacy).
• Connect MHAI participants and collegiate advocates to the Youth Mental Health Innovation Fund through outreach, informational sessions, and application support, in coordination with the Senior Manager, Youth Grants and Educator Engagement
• Support the delivery of higher education resources, webinars, training, and campus partnership initiatives as assigned.
Education/Experience:
• At least one year of relevant experience supporting higher education programs, student leadership, mental health promotion, advocacy, student affairs or related nonprofit initiatives. Relevant experience may include employment, internships, graduate assistantships, service roles, or substantial student leadership responsibilities.
• Experience engaging college students and collaborating with campus staff, faculty, or community partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience facilitating presentations, trainings, or student-facing programming.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, knowing when to check in with a supervisor for guidance.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience creating documents, presentations, or educational materials.
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