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Statewide Harm Reduction Expansion Logistics & Fulfillment Support Associate (PT) Alameda, CA California State Director $18-20 per hour with 100% employer sponsored healthcare Part-time non-exempt, 20-24 hrs/week
Overview Missions and Overview: NEXT Harm Reduction/NEXT Distro (NEXT) provides online and mail-based harm reduction resources. The platform nextdistro.org works to ensure that people who cannot access in-person syringe exchange programs or naloxone distribution can still receive harm reduction education, resources, support, and supplies. NEXT mails naloxone, syringes and safer injection supplies, fentanyl test strips, safer smoking supplies, safer sex supplies, and other harm reduction materials to program participants. Berkeley NEED is a collectively-run needle exchange program dedicated to reducing and preventing infectious diseases and other harm among the injection drug-using community. NEED offers free anonymous services in a participant-centered manner. NEED views supporting and improving the overall health and well being of people who use drugs as crucial public health work. NEXT Distro operates across the state of California through partnership with Berkeley NEED. The Logistics & Fulfillment Support Associate will be an employee of Berkeley NEED, though will be housed within NEXT’s Alameda office to execute duties for the NEXT program statewide. This is an extremely fast paced and physically laborious position that will be responsible for packaging, mailing, record keeping, receiving of bulk supply orders, daily post office trips, and inventory management. This position is supervised by the California State Director, works to support the full-time role of the Logistics & Fulfillment Lead Associate, and is supported by various per diem employees and program volunteers. As the Logistics & Fulfillment Support Associate is an instrumental part of critically essential shipping operations serving hundreds of people across the state of California, a high degree of commitment and reliability is required for this position. The Logistics & Fulfillment Support Associate position will work in conjunction with the Logistics & Fulfillment Lead Associate and under supervision of the California State Director to supplement our current operations by performing supply packing and shipping functions 2.5 - 3 days per week. This position will ideally also fill in for the role of the Logistics & Fulfillment Lead Associate on an as-needs basis on sick days (if the Logistics & Fulfillment Support Associate is available on short notice), and on planned vacation days (not federal holidays). This position is part-time though qualifies for full benefits including PTO and 100% employer sponsored health insurance. This position requires ability to manage incoming orders using an .xls spreadsheet with multiple interconnected functions (multiple tabs, comment/note function, etc), to accurately record outgoing supplies and shipments, to collaborate with other staff members to solve problems, and to prepare specific supplies for shipment in a sterile environment.
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Essential Functions This position works in support of the Logistics & Fulfillment Lead Associate who fills a similar role on a full-time basis. ● Work will be done both collaboratively and independently. Manage supply requests through an online spreadsheet based system ● Lead the bulk preparation and inventory of harm reduction supplies and overdose reversal supplies with support from ● per diem employees and program volunteers Pack personalized packages of supplies which includes handwriting individual harm reduction based messages based ● on participant’s enrollment information (will train the right candidate on harm reduction related education and provide ongoing support) Maintain accurate record keeping and inventory systems related to supplies mailed; work with NEXT leadership to ● ensure adequate program supplies are available Bring packages to the post office using personal vehicle (will be reimbursed for mileage at federal rate) OR by foot ● using a push cart (0.8 mile round trip walk) on days when the Lead Associate is off or is unable to take packages to USPS Maintain basic tidiness of office including breaking down recycling on a daily basis ● Other duties as assigned including occasional local errands ● Requirements ● ● ● ●
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Commitment to supporting people who use drugs through harm reduction strategies Ability to effectively communicate in writing, verbally, and through email; must have legible handwriting Ability to use email, online search engines, video conferencing; ability to organize information using spreadsheets. Will provide training for the right candidate Ability to be in consistent physical attendance at the NEXT office, regularly and repeatedly lift up to 30 lbs, sit and stand, bend and reach, repeat fine and gross motor functions, and maneuver physically in an internal storage space to gather and ship supplies. This is a highly physically laborious position. Ability to adapt to changing program needs quickly and efficiently, and independently prioritize various tasks to result in highest program output possible Preferably have a driver's license with an insured vehicle to drop packages off at the post office (we reimburse for mileage) or must be physically capable of walking many packages to the post office with the use of a wheeled cart (0.8 miles round trip on flat terrain from NEXT office to post office and back). Reliable and trustworthy, a critical thinker with the ability to problem solve and know when to ask for support Self-starter, able to jump into work on a daily basis potentially without in-person direct supervision Spanish language skills (written and spoken) highly desired
To Apply Email Shaun Salas at jobs@nextdistro.org and include in the subject line: “Logistics & Fulfillment Support Associate (PT).” In the body of your email, describe your favorite thing to organize, a brief summary of why you are interested in this particular position, details regarding your schedule availability, and anything you’d like to share about your investment in or relationship to harm reduction work/philosophies. If you have previously applied for a similar position with our organization we welcome you to resubmit your materials for consideration for this redesigned position. Please review websites www.nextdistro.org and www.berkeleyneed.org prior to applying. This position has no educational, citizenship, or background check prerequisites. 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. Deadline: open until filled, hiring immediately upon identification of candidate Page 2 of 2