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NAMI New Hampshire is seeking a dynamic and motivated Training and Program Development Advisor to support the development, delivery, promotion, and continuous improvement of training and consultation services, including the nationally recognized Connect Suicide Prevention and Postvention Program and other mental health educational initiatives.

Job Summary

Working under the direction of the Director of Training, the Training and Program Development Advisor will provide training delivery, curriculum development, material updates, audience development strategies, customer engagement and outreach, training promotion efforts, partnership development, and project coordination. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can work independently, build relationships with diverse stakeholders, identify opportunities for growth and collaboration, and contribute to the expansion of NAMI NH's training programs throughout New Hampshire and across the United States.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver the Connect Suicide Prevention and Postvention trainings and other mental health-related educational programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Training to develop, update, and enhance training curricula, materials, and resources.
• Conduct research on emerging trends, evidence-informed practices, and national best practices related to suicide prevention, postvention, mental health, and related topics.
• Support assessment of customer, organizational, and community training needs across industries and the United States, and assist in developing responsive training solutions.
• Manage assigned training initiatives and support implementation of training contracts, grant-funded activities, and organizational objectives through planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation efforts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders to support training utilization, customer satisfaction, and long-term program growth. Identify opportunities to expand training services, develop strategic partnerships, and engage new audiences.
• Analyze training participation, customer feedback, and program outcomes and provide recommendations for continuous improvement, audience expansion, and service enhancement
• Contribute to strategic marketing, audience engagement, and communications initiatives designed to increase awareness, participation, and adoption of NAMI NH training services.
• Represent NAMI NH at conferences, meetings, community events, and, as assigned, statewide coalitions, workgroups, and collaborative initiatives.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and assist with data collection and evaluation activities related to training programs.
  
• While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in education, public health, behavioral health, communications, marketing, social work, psychology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in training, teaching, facilitation, public speaking, presentations, or adult learning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating projects, events, programs, or contracts.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience with marketing, communications, social media, or digital marketing is preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health, suicide prevention, public health, or related fields is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight and multi-day, both within New Hampshire and nationally, with the possibility of some international travel

Work Environment

This position operates under the direction of the Director of Training and does not include supervisory responsibilities. The role requires a high degree of initiative, professionalism, flexibility, and the ability to represent NAMI NH with a wide range of audiences and partners.