Mental Health Coalition Assistant - AMERICORPS POSITION

MEMBER POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Coalition Assistant - AmeriCorps Position

PROGRAM: United Way Fox Cities, 1455 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952.

SITE LOCATION: N.E.W. Mental Health Connection, 1095 Midway Rd. Menasha, WI 54952

OVERVIEW: The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Mental Health Connection (The Connection) is seeking an assistant who is passionate about systemically improving mental health for everyone in the Tri-County (Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago Counties) through collective impact.

The Connection focuses on mental health issues that are too big for any one organization to solve on their own. We do not provide any direct services, but are instead professionally facing. Our role as the backbone organization is to communicate with our members, stakeholders and partners about cutting edge systems change opportunities and hold the “common agenda”. We incubate innovative ideas and facilitate collaboration of mission aligned stakeholders to bring ideas into reality. We lift up mutually reinforcing activities that are moving the needle on community mental health. In essence, we provide the 30,000 foot view of assets, gaps and barriers impacting mental health.

The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and writing skills; ability to work independently; graphic design (Canva) and communications experience; ability to update website content and social media marketing as well as project coordination. The ideal candidate will also have strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

This position is in partnership with the United Way Fox Cities AmeriCorps Program. To learn more about AmeriCorps, please visit https://americorps.gov/.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing virtual and in-person member meetings, CEU and CME trainings, and events. This includes helping plan, ordering/organizing supplies; drafting/sending confirmation and instructions to participants; coordinating Zoom/Teams logistics and technical support
• Drafting, editing and updating monthly e-newsletters
• Creation of an online decision tree to help folks navigate mental health treatment options
• Create, implement and distribute awareness campaigns regarding stigma reduction, help seeking and resource awareness
• Design a campaign to engage expand membership-employers, mental health providers
• Help develop social media plan and messaging
• Participate in collaborative strategic planning
• Update website content including data entry for supplemental mental health service providers, member meetings; help develop the content for the member portal including CEU and CME opportunities for member organizations
• Assist with coordinating data and small groups related to the Tri-County Community Health Improvement Plan.
• Attend and participate in AmeriCorps program training on a variety of topics, including program orientation all-member team training and networking opportunities, community service projects, etc. These trainings occur through a combination virtual and in-person.
• Complete AmeriCorps paperwork, such as monthly reports and feedback surveys.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• The ideal candidate will hold an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services or Marketing related field or related background and experience based on host site need. Upper-level undergraduates with related experience are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively handle multiple projects on various timelines
• Commitment to open and direct communication, organizational change, and creating a positive work environment
• An inclusive mentality that recognizes and celebrates diversity
• Ability to think strategically about turning outcomes into impact
• Strong conceptual, networking, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skill
• Be 18 years or older at the beginning of their service.
• At minimum, hold a high school diploma or equivalent. The ideal candidate will hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in health and human services or public health degree or related background and experience. Upper-level undergraduates with related experience are encouraged to apply.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S.
• Provide information and complete, and pass a criminal history check

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Member Term of Service: The Member’s service term will start after 11/15/2026 and end on 8/31/2027. There’s flexibility with the position start date, however the time requirements and living allowance conditions will change.
• Time Requirements: Part-time positions:
  • Members are expected to serve 1,200 hours, which averages 28-35 hours/week during the service period.
  • Member are expected to serve 900 hours, which averages 22-35 hours/week during the service period.
• This position will be in-person with the potential to be hybrid. Member will serve hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Members will receive a gross living allowance while serving, which is paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Please note there will not be an additional hourly wage or salary beyond living allowance.
  • Part-time members:
    • 1,200 hours part-time members will receive $720.59 per pay period (the amount listed is before tax deductions).
    • 900 hours part-time members will receive $510.42 per pay period (the amount listed is before tax deductions).
• Segal Education Award upon successful completion of hourly requirement described in Time Requirements: The Education Award amount for the available position options:
  • 1,200 hours part-time position is $5,176.50.
  • 900 hours part-time position is $3,697.50.
• Please note, this education award is an electronic transfer to either your educational institution or federal loan provider. Members will not receive the education award via direct payment (such as check or cash).
• Member positions that average 35-40 hours/week are eligible for health insurance and childcare reimbursement (income eligibility required for childcare reimbursement benefit).
• Forbearance on qualified student loans while serving and interest accrual payments.

APPLICATION DUE DATE: Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please apply online or submit resume and cover letter to Sarah Bassing-Sutton at sarah@newmentalhealthconnection.org