Community Engagement Manager

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By NAMI Utah 8/31/2026 Leadership and ManagementMarketing and CommunicationsOutreach and Community Engagement

Hours:

Full time, 32 hours per week, some evenings and weekends

Salary:

$28-33 per hour

Benefits:

Health benefits, twelve paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, starting at 15 days of paid personal time off

Work Location:

Must be in the Salt Lake office 3 days per week, some in-state travel required

Reports to: Programs Director

Position Summary

This position requires a high energy, growth mindset, can-do personality, with a track record of growing programs and events. The Community Engagement Manager (CEM) plays a pivotal role in building awareness of NAMI Utah throughout the state with the ultimate goal being to make NAMI Utah a household term.

Job Duties

NAMI Utah Affiliates (40%)

NAMI Affiliates are formal groups of community members, run by a volunteer steering committees charged with promoting mental health awareness, NAMI programs, suicide prevention efforts, and advocacy efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Help develop and support affiliates throughout the state through administrative and technical assistance for compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate quarterly statewide affiliate leader meetings that include training and support.
• Plan and implement annual affiliate retreat for leader education, support, and celebration.
• Work closely with affiliate leaders, programs director and suicide prevention director to implement in-person NAMI programs and suicide prevention trainings.
• NAMIWalks (40%)
• Serve as the lead for NAMIWalks, including planning, community outreach, procuring in-kind donations, and building awareness through social media and communications.
• Recruit, train, and manage partnerships in support of the NAMIWalks, including community organizations, schools, and clubs.
• Recruit, train, support and show appreciation for volunteers.
• Develop and manage the project timeline, budget, and event logistics to ensure a successful, safe, and mission-centered event, then be the day-of on-site lead for the NAMIWalks.
• Manage NAMIWalks walkers and teams through an online platform, including team/participant recruitment and support, data management, reporting, and communications.
• Monitor fundraising progress, prepare regular reports, and implement strategies to increase donations and participation. Continue to engage walkers, partners, participants, and volunteers through relationship building and shows of gratitude post-event.
• Maintain all event metrics and conduct a post-event evaluation, including participation and fundraising results, lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future NAMIWalks.
• Social Media

• (20%)

Create, schedule, and publish compelling content across social media platforms consistent with NAMI Utah's brand and mission.

Grow and engage online audiences through timely, responsive, and meaningful interactions.

Monitor social media performance and use data to create reporting, optimize content, and achieve organizational goals.

Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners to highlight programs, events, advocacy, and stories of impact.

•Social media job duties may change

with candidate experience.

Qualifications

Two to three years of event planning experience

Three to five years' experience managing people, programs, and/or events

Experience with volunteers preferred

Excellent communication skills with diverse groups of people

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Application Procedure

To apply send your resume and a cover letter to Steffi Lietzke, Programs Director, at steffi@namiut.org by Sept 27, 2026.

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