Application Guide

How to Apply for Manager, Small Chapter Programming (Bi-lingual Spanish)

at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (National Office in New York)

🏢 About American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (National Office in New York)

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a leading national nonprofit uniquely positioned at the intersection of mental health advocacy and community-based suicide prevention. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven organization that combines research-backed programs with grassroots community engagement, offering the rare opportunity to save lives while building sustainable support systems across diverse populations.

About This Role

This role manages program delivery for AFSP's Small Chapters, ensuring Spanish and English-speaking communities receive culturally appropriate suicide prevention education, loss support, and research connection programs. You'll directly impact community readiness by coaching volunteers, aligning programs with AFSP's national standards, and expanding access to life-saving resources in underserved bilingual communities.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves virtual meetings with chapter leaders in different time zones to review program schedules, coaching new Spanish-speaking facilitators on AFSP curriculum delivery, troubleshooting remote presentation technology issues, and collaborating with the Director of Small Chapter Development on volunteer recruitment strategies for underserved communities. You'll balance immediate chapter support needs with longer-term program quality improvements across your assigned regions.

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🎯 Who American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (National Office in New York) Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years in nonprofit program coordination with specific experience managing volunteers in community health or crisis support settings
  • Demonstrates true bilingual fluency (Spanish/English) with experience adapting sensitive mental health content for cultural relevance
  • Shows proven ability to manage remote collaborations using multiple platforms while maintaining program quality across dispersed chapters
  • Possesses experience balancing national organizational standards with local community needs in suicide prevention or related fields

📝 Tips for Applying to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (National Office in New York)

1

Highlight specific examples of managing bilingual program delivery, especially in mental health, crisis support, or community education contexts

2

Quantify your volunteer management experience (e.g., 'trained 15 facilitators,' 'increased program participation by 40% in Spanish-speaking communities')

3

Demonstrate familiarity with AFSP's existing programs like Talk Saves Lives, Healing Conversations, or International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

4

Show remote collaboration proficiency by mentioning specific platforms (Zoom, Salesforce, project management tools) used in previous roles

5

Connect your experience directly to suicide prevention priorities - even if indirect, explain how your work relates to mental health advocacy or community support systems

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience adapting mental health or crisis support content for Spanish-speaking communities', 'Specific examples of coaching volunteers to deliver sensitive program content with fidelity', "How you've balanced national standards with local implementation needs in previous roles", "Your understanding of AFSP's four-pillar approach (education, research, advocacy, support) and how you'd advance it in Small Chapters"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AFSP's Chapter Network structure and the specific challenges Small Chapters face compared to larger chapters
  • → The organization's current strategic priorities and recent research initiatives (check their annual report)
  • → Existing AFSP programs you'd be managing (e.g., More Than Sad, It's Real, Community Walk events)
  • → AFSP's position on current suicide prevention legislation and advocacy efforts
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your approach to training volunteers on sensitive suicide prevention content in both Spanish and English
2 How would you handle a chapter wanting to modify an AFSP-approved program for local cultural needs?
3 Share an example of managing program logistics remotely across multiple locations
4 What metrics would you track to measure program success in Small Chapters?
5 How would you support a chapter experiencing volunteer turnover while maintaining program continuity?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Treating Spanish fluency as a checkbox rather than demonstrating experience applying it in mental health contexts
  • Focusing only on program management without addressing the unique sensitivities of suicide prevention work
  • Presenting generic volunteer management examples without showing how you've handled the emotional aspects of suicide-related programming

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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