President, Board of Directors

Supervision of all TC Activities and Administration including staff

Ability to translate the vision of the affiliate into action

Act as the Executive Officer of NAMI Tarrant County

Prepare agenda for monthly board meeting

Reviewing and signing contracts

Ensure fiduciary accountability and responsibility

Ensure adherence to NAMI Bylaws

Represents NAMI -TC in the community and within the NAMI Texas and NAMI National

Preside at all meetings of the membership and Board of Directors

Assign committee chairs to address and problem solve a variety of NAMI TC initiatives

Serve as ex-official member on all committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee

Assure that the Board fulfills its responsibilities for the governance of the incorporation

Chair meetings of the Board. See that it functions effectively, interacts with committees and fulfills all of it’s duties

Develop agendas for monthly membership meetings, arrange speakers for presentation during general meeting

Recommend composition of Board Committees

Recommend Committee Chairs with an eye to the future

Present to the board an evaluation of the pace, direction, and organizational strength of the corporation

Have general active management of the business of the corporation

Sign and deliver in the name of the corporation instruments pertaining to the business of the corporation

Oversee the maintenance records

Perform other duties prescribed by the board

Provide for orderly transition of duties to duly elected successors prior to expiration of their term

Appoint the chairman of the Nominating Committee

Appoint the Audit Committee Members and Budget Committee Members

Special Talents Desired:

• good people skills that promote team collaboration and volunteer recruitment
• ability to translate the vision of the affiliate into action
• comfortable in public speaking and building community relationships
• experience and track record of healthy fiduciary management
• excellent communication skills in writing and verbal communications
• familiarity with Robert’s Rules of Order
• educated in at least one NAMI program
• attends NAMI Support Groups regularly

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Employment Length:

• Varies

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Schedule:

• No weekends