Jobs & Internships

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts (NAMI Massachusetts) is a statewide, nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental health conditions, their families, and their caregivers. Founded in 1982, NAMI Massachusetts is a prominent state voice on mental health issues. People who are interested in joining an organization with a unique equity-focused mission and passionate colleagues are encouraged to consider the available career opportunities below.

posted August 27, 2024

The Criminal Justice Diversion Coordinator will work to prevent the unnecessary arrest and incarceration of people with mental health conditions. This position will help support police departments and other first responders in engaging with people experiencing a mental health crisis through training programs and community-building between police, health providers, and other community stakeholders. This position supports our work to bridge the criminal justice and mental health fields.

Read the complete Criminal Justice Diversion Coordinator Job Description (pdf) ↗

Email careers@namimass.org with a cover letter and your resume to apply.

posted August 6, 2024

The Director of Development at NAMI Massachusetts is responsible for managing the organization’s fundraising and development initiatives. We are seeking a versatile fundraising professional with experience overseeing diverse fundraising initiatives to help bolster NAMI Mass’ statewide impact. This role will focus on managing our annual fundraising walk, coordinating our annual campaign, directing one-to-many donor fundraising programs (including email, direct mail, and social media strategies), cultivating major gifts, promoting planned giving opportunities, and engaging with institutional donors. Development is responsible for generating the revenue that permits NAMI Mass to conduct its courses, support groups and advocacy work. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in achieving our ambitious revenue targets.

Read the complete Director of Development Job Description (pdf) ↗

Email careers@namimass.org with a cover letter and your resume to apply.

posted August 6, 2024

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our marketing and communication strategies. This position is responsible for brand development and expansion, promoting our programs and events, and managing communications with both internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include strategic planning for relationship management, media communications, and issue handling. This role demands a creative and strategic thinker with strong organizational skills to effectively manage campaigns, create engaging content, and build relationships with diverse audiences.

Read the complete Marketing and Communications Coordinator Job Description (pdf) ↗

Email careers@namimass.org with a cover letter and your resume to apply.

There are no open internships at this time.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of NAMI Massachusetts. They run programs across the state and make our events a great success! Learn more about volunteering with us.