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Business Name: NAMI Greenville
Business Address: 130 Industrial Drive, Suite A, Greenvile, SC 29607
Business Hours: Monday to Thursday 10-4pm
Business Description: Mission:
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy.
Our Goals:
Advocate at the county, state and national levels for non-discriminatory access to quality healthcare, housing, education and employment for people with mental illness.
Educate the public about mental illness.
Work to eliminate the stigma of mental illness.
Advocate for increased funding for research into the causes and treatment of mental illness.
Our Vision:
In our envisioned future mental illness will no longer thwart a person’s fulfillment of his or her potential. With early pinpoint diagnoses, interventions and targeted medications and services there is no pervasive disability. Ultimately, we envision a day when prevention or a cure is found.
How We Work:
Our Programs are funded by volunteer-driven annual events, corporate and private donations, and grants. NAMI Greenville does not receive state or federal funds. We received our first-ever national grant in 2007 from NAMI National for our Prison Outreach Program. Our goal is to continue to find grants which will help us fund our mission; however, we will still have to rely heavily on community monetary support to sustain our level of commitment to those in need in the Greenville area.
NAMI Intern
Setting: Office
Description: The LaunchGVL Intern will support NAMI Greenville SC’s mission to provide education, support, and advocacy to individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. This position is designed to offer practical experience in the nonprofit sector, with opportunities to engage in program support, community outreach, communications, and administrative work. The Intern will assist in various projects to help expand the organization’s impact and visibility in the community, while also gaining valuable skills and knowledge related to mental health and nonprofit operations.
Desired Skills / Coursework: Have an interest in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field.
Experience:
o Previous volunteer or work experience in a nonprofit or mental health setting is a plus, but not required.
o Familiarity with mental health topics, advocacy, or community service is desirable.
Skills:
o Strong verbal and written communication skills.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
o Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
o Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
o Graphic design skills or experience with Canva/Adobe Suite is a plus.
• Personal Attributes:
o Enthusiastic about mental health advocacy and alignment with NAMI’s mission.
o Dependable, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
o Open to feedback and eager to learn about the nonprofit sector.
Requirements for Employment:
Other Requirements: Interview
Range of Hours & Days: Office hours but are Flexible up to 12 hours/week
Range of Pay: $13/hour
Terms: All Terms
Number of Positions Available: 1
