Position Title : Executive Director, NAMI Yolo County Job Type: Full-time, At-Will, Exempt Location: Woodland, CA (on-site/regional travel) Reports to: Board of Directors Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year Organization Mission NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Yolo County is the local affiliate of NAMI National, the nonprofit organization whose core mission is to build better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Yolo County fulfills this mission throughout Yolo County by providing advocacy, education, support, and public awareness. NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives, supported by a community that cares. The successful candidate for this position will be deeply committed to the mission of the organization and will maintain a strong working knowledge of developments and trends in the mental health field and the NAMI organization. Position Summary The Executive Director works within the bylaws of NAMI Yolo County to run the day-to-day operations, fiscal management, fundraising, program implementation, administration and other aspects of managing the organization. The Executive Director serves in the top staff leadership role of NAMI Yolo County, reporting directly to the NAMI Yolo County Board of Directors, keeping the Board informed and working closely with the Board to ensure the stability and effectiveness of the organization, serving the needs of the Yolo County community. Responsibilities/Accountabilities 1. Vision and Leadership – supports the operations of the organization by advising and informing Board members and providing written reports for board meetings. The Executive Director provides leadership by developing plans and policies consistent with Board direction and carries out the plans and policies authorized by the Board. The Executive Director plays an important role in promoting the image of the organization by being active and visible in the community, fostering strong relationships with other nonprofit organizations, county and city employees and elected officials, community partners, and individuals with lived experience with mental illness. 2. Office Administration and Management – develops and implements procedures and routines that facilitate the work of the organization and assures a timely response to all communications. The Executive Director hires, evaluates, and effectively manages all paid staff and volunteers. 3. Financial Performance and Viability – develops resources sufficient to ensure the fiscal health of the organization. Responsible for overseeing fundraising and developing other revenues necessary to support the organization’s mission. Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the organization, including submitting a proposed annual budget and regular financial statements to the Board which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization. Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the Board-approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintains the organization in a positive financial position. 4. Program and Service Delivery – oversees the implementation of NAMI signature programs as well as other programs that NAMI Yolo County may offer. Recommends the development and implementation of new programs in response to community needs consistent with Board strategic direction and budgetary constraints. Ensures budget compliance for grant-funded programs and any public agency contracts. Works with staff to ensure that NAMI Yolo County has sufficient volunteers to provide support groups and educational offerings. Desirable Qualifications Deeply committed to the NAMI Yolo County mission. Interested in maintaining a strong working knowledge of developments and trends in the mental health field and the NAMI organization. Significant executive leadership as demonstrated by success in other organizational settings, preferably in the nonprofit sector. Expertise in fundraising. Ability to work proactively and independently, as well as part of a team; experience working with a collaborative, constructive peer group. Interest in nonprofit organizations with a background in working with or serving on a Board of Directors. Ability to balance operational and staff/volunteer management responsibilities with visibility in the community. Excellent oral, written, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with board members, elected officials and county employees, other nonprofit organizations, volunteers and staff.

Requirements This position is on-site at our Woodland office (with up to 2 days per week remote work). This is a full-time, at-will, exempt position. Expectations are at least 40 hours per week, typically Monday–Friday during business hours. However, this position also requires some evening hours and occasional weekend hours. This position requires regional travel so a valid drivers license and vehicle insurance is required. A background check is required. Physical and Environmental Conditions/Requirements This is a generally a standard office position. This position requires the use of typical office equipment, including a computer, printer, scanner, and telephone. This position requires the ability to tolerate an environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions, to perceive printed and electronic materials, to communicate with others in person, over the telephone, and in writing, including with staff, management, donors, business representatives, and the general public, and to access, enter, and retrieve data from a computer and/or written materials. This position includes sedentary office work and moving between work areas as required. The position may require you to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information, and to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds. This position requires travel by car. Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Benefits include but are not limited to: 15 paid holidays per year 15 days of paid vacation per year 10 days (80 hours) of paid sick leave per year Healthcare stipend of $400 per month after 60 days of employment 3% salary contribution to an employer sponsored retirement plan after one year of employment, subject to plan conditions 4 weeks (20 days) paid sabbatical leave after seven years of employment Application Procedure & Timeline To apply, visit https://blankenshipconsultingllc.applytojob.com/apply/UZPiJbppB2/Executive-Director-NAMI-Yolo-County . For priority consideration, apply by August 29, 2025. Position open until filled. NAMI Yolo County will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. NAMI Yolo County is an equal opportunity employer to all, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, race, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, or any other state or federal basis applicable to NAMI Yolo .

Salary/Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 per year

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