Administrative Coordinator

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

PROGRAM:                WILDFLOWER ALLIANCE - Hearing Voices USA

HOURS:                       10 hours per week

PAY RANGE:                $28-$29 per hour (based on bilingual/bicultural capabilities/experience).

TERM:                         This is a one-year, remote position (with intent to raise funds to make the position ongoing) anticipated to begin in January 2025.

The person in this position will work closely with the Hearing Voices USA Board of Directors to identify priorities and support work to move forward. Time will be split between communications-related tasks, technical support to the Board of Directors and efforts to increase sustainability. Examples of tasks will include updating the website, responding to e-mails, posting on social media, producing e-newsletters, taking Board meeting minutes and collaborating with Board members to raise funds. A job description may be viewed at: tinyurl.com/HVNUSAadmin

Required: A vested interest in expanding access to Hearing Voices Movement-related information and supports; Demonstrated understanding of the Hearing Voices approach and ability to represent associated values in work and interactions; Demonstrated skill and ability to effectively use Zoom, social media platforms, updating websites and navigating e-newsletter software; Effective communication both verbally and in writing; Commitment to anti-oppression values; Ability to work independently, track and make decisions about how and when to prioritize multiple tasks and projects; Based in the US.

Strongly Preferred: Your own experience hearing voices, seeing visions and/or other related experiences; Your own experience with psychiatric force, staying on an inpatient psychiatric unit and similar; Your own experience navigating US-based treatment systems; Completion of Hearing Voices-related trainings.

A Plus: Bilingual/bicultural (English/Spanish and/or other languages with significant representation in the US); Graphic and/or web design experience; Experience facilitating Hearing Voices USA groups (groups for voice hearers, groups for family and friends, etc.).

About Hearing Voices USA: Hearing Voices USA was a collaborative effort founded in 2010 to increase awareness of and access to the Hearing Voices approach across the United States. The HVN USA Administrative Manager is the first paid role for Hearing Voices USA. It represents a critical step toward a more fully realized network. At present, it is operating under the umbrella of the Western Mass Training Consortium with support from the Wildflower Alliance.

To Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter describing how/why you are a good fit for this position to info@hearingvoicesusa.org by Friday, November 15. Applications without a cover letter may be discarded.