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  • Our mission is to cultivate the lived expertise of suicide into action through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy.

    Website: https://unitesurvivors.org/

    Reports to: Board Chair
    Hiring Wage: $22.00-25.00/hour DOQ
    Position Type: 1099 Contract
    Hours: 10 hours per week

    General Job Duties

    • Establish and maintain business standards for accuracy, productivity and reliability

    • Manage the daily functions of the business

    • Ensure regulatory, compliance and legal rules are followed

    • Oversee operations of USSI Programs below but not limited to:

    • Oversee Workplace Suicide Prevention Pledge Partners

    • Oversee and support the following contractors with the support of the Board Chair:

      • Construction Working Minds Summit Event Manager

      • Lived Experience Collective Event Manager

      • Outreach and Communications Manager

    • Fund-development and Financial Reporting (with support of bookkeeper) including grants, donations, revenue, sponsorships, 501c3 compliance, expenses incurred

    • Grant Writing

    • Donor communications

    • Coordination and Support of the Lived Experience Collective

    • Coordinating the Storytelling program (on-line course and retreats) including providing student support

    • Produce one monthly webinar and collateral (promo, videos, etc.)

    • Support marketing efforts of USSI 

    • Administrative support of the Board of Directors

    • Administrative support of the Treasurer

    • Graphic design within branding guidelines.

    • Supports marketing of training and events via social media and website.

    • Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies for training and programming activities. 

    • Supporting and attending evening and weekend events and trainings as needed. 

    • Support growth and program development. 

    • Maintain contact lists for the organization.

    • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

    • Thoroughly understand our products and services to inform potential customers.

    • Other duties as assigned. 

    Requirements:

    • Personal experience with suicide (bereaved by suicide, suicide attempt survivor, someone who has lived with thoughts/feelings of suicide, friend/family of someone  who is living through suicidal intensity— i.e., wellness partner)

    • At least 18 years old

    • Experience with grant writing and fund development 

    • Weekly sync up meeting (1 hour)

    • Two evening meetings a month with the US Board of Directors

    • Self Starter comfortable with remote work 

    • Ability to effectively use Google Workspace, Zoom, LinkedIn, Instagram, FaceBook, 

    • Three years’ experience in a relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.  Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

    • Ability to work independently and effectively in groups

    • Strong interpersonal skills

    • Strong organizational skills

    • Experience creating online content

    • Knowledge of suicide prevention and/or mental health promotion

    • Ability to reply to email, telephone or face to face enquiries

    • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work

    • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)

    • Attention to detail and problem solving skills

    • Proficiency in social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

    • Use of or ability to learn Canva, Mail Chimp and Google Suite, Asana

    Click here to apply.