LAMHA Community Outreach and Education Manager - Highflyer HR Payroll

Louisiana Mental Health Association (LAMHA) seeks to increase our presence across the state through the expansion of our education efforts and existing programs and services. The Community Outreach and Education Manager will be charged with managing LAMHA's growing trainings including Target Health and Parent Support Network. The position also includes management of our 10 Behavioral Health Around the State events as well as other outreach/advocacy efforts throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

1. Promote LAMHA's new training programs for the general public, youth, and families.
2. Work with senior staff to develop new training programs.
3. Present training programs as needed.
4. Recruit and train additional trainers around the state.
5. Promote new behavioral health training opportunities to the general public.
6. Collect and collate data from the trainings conducted by internal staff and external trainers.
7. Support senior staff with the rollout and organization of the Parent Support Network.
8. Work with the administrative team to organize and execute advocacy programs across the state, including managing 10 Behavioral Health Around the State events. These programs have internal support and organizational assistance.
9. Help with documentation and evaluation of the impact of advocacy forums
10. Assist with the execution and coordination of the Policy Summit and Behavioral Health Day
11. Attend all related partnership advocacy meetings as MHA lead advocate as designated by the Executive Director.
12. Monitor state legislation and attend committee hearings as appropriate.
13. Partner with the Office Manager on billing for the Office of Behavioral Health.
14. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategy & Development or Executive Director.
15. Handles the job's physical demands, including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, and lifting at least 25 pounds. (For example, a box of copy paper weighs approximately 25 lbs.

Accountability: The Community Outreach and Education Manager is accountable to the Director of Strategy & Development.

Qualifications: The Community Outreach and Education Manager requires a minimum of 2 years of nonprofit experience, with training experience preferred. A college degree is required. Knowledge of mental and behavioral health policy is preferred. The Manager needs a thorough knowledge of computers and communication skills. The manager will also need the physical ability to manage an on-site event.