Employment Opportunities at the Illinois Office of the National Mental Health Association

Executive Director
Mental Health Association in Illinois
The Mental Health Association in Illinois (MHAI) is looking for an Executive Director. The Executive Director leads a passionate advocacy and educational organization. The Executive Director is the face and voice of MHAI to donors, legislators, mental health professionals, the National Mental Health Association and other groups, as well as the community at large. The Executive Director reports directly to the MHAI Board of Directors.
Key Competencies/Skills

• Ability to articulate a vision for MHAI, establish and execute plans in accordance with the vision
• Capacity to build relationships across a broad spectrum of individuals and organizations, both internally and externally
• Ability to build coalitions across organizations for more effective advocacy
• Persuasiveness – able to convince donors and key constituents of importance of mental health services, as well as ability to sell ideas to a strong staff and engaged Board of Directors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional listening skills

Required Experience:
· Non-profit experience
· Substantial fund-raising experience
· Staff management experience
· Budget management experience

Respondents who honestly want to make a difference in changing the stigma of mental health and in helping individuals in the Illinois mental health community are especially welcome to apply.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to:

Search Committee
c/o MHAI
188 W. Randolph Street, Suite 2225
Chicago, IL 60601

Or via email as a Word document to: MHAISearch@hotmail.com

EOE/M/F/D/V

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