MHW Program Coordinator

The NBA’s Mental Health and Wellness Initiative (MHWI) creates communities of compassion and care through an integrated vision of wellness that prioritizes a holistic approach centered in justice, equity, theology, spirituality, and clinical awareness. NBA’s MHWI work collaborates across all NBA program areas. It also resources Disciples health and social service entities and reaches the broader denomination through general church partnerships, regional collaborations, and support for congregations, seminaries, and community-based organizations.

This position will help NBA expand the scope of its program areas through the broader Mental Health and Wellness program. The Program Coordinator will support the overall work of the MHWI, with a primary focus on coordinating the research and development of a new substance abuse and addiction recovery initiative.

Alongside the Director, the Program Coordinator will help broaden the reach of NBA’s mental health and wellness work by:

• Building and strengthening a network of professionals, partners, and resources related to the substance abuse and recovery initiative;
• Sharing the ministry of the MHW program area with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and broader communities; and
• Working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, theological, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Participate as part of the Program Team
• Collaborate with the Director of Mental Health and Wellness and other NBA staff to ensure missional consistency across NBA ministries.
• Represent the NBA’s MHWI work across the life of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and in ecumenical settings, as assigned.

• Strategy and Vision – Research, develop, and implement the scope and strategy of a particular NBA Mental Health and Wellness program.
• Develop and manage the substance abuse and addiction recovery initiative, including cultivating relationships with Disciples of Christ practitioners, chaplains, and other related professionals
• Leadership Development – Equip Disciples of Christ leaders with educational resources for learning and growth related to mental health issues.
• Research and coordinate educational/curriculum pieces to include the intersection of theology, mental health, and social justice/equity
• Alongside the MHW Director, coordinate and facilitate webinars, workshops, conferences, as appropriate
• Follow-up on documents, logistics, surveys, and post-reports
• Organizational Development – Equipping Disciples ministries and organizations to design and promote structural wellness practices
• Alongside the MHW Director, coordinate and facilitate webinars, workshops, conferences, as appropriate
• Follow-up on documents, logistics, surveys, and post-reports
• Marketing Campaigns and Event Support – Assist with coordination of campaigns and projects, particularly those relevant to the substance abuse and recovery initiative.

• Self-directed, goal-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities in alignment with organizational needs, deadlines, and mission.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate programs, projects, events, and follow-up processes with attention to detail and timely communication.
• Strong small-group facilitation skills, including the ability to create hospitable, inclusive, and purposeful learning spaces.
• Ability to listen to and assess the needs of congregations, nonprofit ministries, and community partners, while leaning into NBA’s mission of compassion and care.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of NBA and the values of belonging, diversity, equity, inclusion, social service, and social justice.
• Capacity for critical theological reflection,…