Communications Officer

Description

Partner for Mental Health is looking for a Communications Officer to create, implement, and evaluate the agency’s comprehensive communications plan to further our goal of helping people experiencing mental illness live meaningful and healthy lives.

The successful candidate must recognize the inherent dignity of all human beings and shares Partner for Mental Health’s belief that people experiencing mental illness can and should live self-directed lives in their home communities. A commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered language and standards is a firm prerequisite.

Professional experience in the non-profit or mental health fields is not required.

TO APPLY – Email your cover letter, resume, and one writing sample to jobs@partnerformentalhealth.org. In your cover letter, explain why you want to join the Partner for Mental Health team and describe your commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered practice. While your writing sample may be on a topic other than mental health, it should clearly demonstrate your excellent written communication skills. Academic papers and/or previously published works are fine. All submissions are solely for evaluating writing skills and will be kept confidential.

Applications lacking either a cover letters and or a writing sample will not be considered. No phone calls, please. The position will remain posted until filled.

 Please visit our website to view the full job description and position requirements.

Work Schedule

This is a part time position of approximately 20 hours per week. The schedule is flexible with some ability to work remotely.

Additional Info

Partner for Mental Health is committed to helping people experiencing mental health challenges build meaningful lives in their home communities. Our approach and values are recovery oriented and evidence-based. We believe diversity of staff, thought, approach, and experience provides the optimal environment for our success. Partner for Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

 We are a family-friendly workplace that is drug-free and values and promotes self-care.

 Individuals in long-term recovery from trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder are strongly encouraged to apply.