Part Time NEXT Syringe Services Data Assistant

NEXT Distro Position: NEXT Syringe Services Data Assistant Part-time Consultant position $20/hour, approx 20-25/hours per week Location: Remote, strong preference for EST timezone Overview NEXT Distro “NEXT” is an online and mail-based harm reduction program working to provide resources to people who use drugs that cannot access in-person services. NEXT is hiring a Data Assistant to support our free mail-based harm reduction supply distribution program which formally operates in 6 states. This position requires proficiency with spreadsheets and the ability to manage many datasets. Strong digital communications skills are also necessary in order to cooperate and build rapport with program partners across time zones. To accommodate program functions, 3-4 hours of essential program tasks must be completed 5 days per week before 12 noon EST. Additional data entry and management can be completed on a timely, rolling basis. The right candidate will be someone who enjoys maintaining and improving data systems to facilitate smooth operational functions and thrives in a digital environment.

Essential Functions ● Manage, clean, and process incoming syringe access supply orders. To ensure timeliness of order fulfillment, this must be done during a.m. EST hours ● Communicate directly with participants who inquire about recently submitted orders, address or contact info updates, and general program questions ● Communicate with program partners to resolve data errors or modifications to incoming requests ● Manage and process incoming program applications ● Identify and correct (or escalate to Program Director) data errors / anomalies / as needed ● Ensure the security and privacy of participant information, ability to identify data security risks Requirements ● Commitment to supporting people who use drugs through harm reduction strategies ● Meticulous data entry and management practices, ability to organize information using spreadsheets, intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel/ Google Sheets ● Experience with conditionally formatted spreadsheets, pivot tables, and spreadsheet logic a plus ● Must have computer with reliable internet access ● Reliable and trustworthy, ability to effectively communicate verbally and through phone/email/chat To Apply Email resume to jobs@nextdistro.org, include in the subject line: “Syringe Services Data Assistant - [full name]”. In the body of your email, tell us about why you think you would be a good fit for this role and include examples if possible.

Please review nextdistro.org prior to applying.

Deadline: Will hire immediately upon identification of excellent candidate, position posted 10/22/21 People having personal or family experience with drug use, criminal (in)justice involvement, homelessness, and/or sex work; people of color, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities; and people living with HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C are strongly encouraged to apply.