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Statewide Harm Reduction Supply Delivery Logistics & Fulfillment Associate (PT) Alameda, CA Logistics & Operations Coordinator and California State Director $20 per hour with 100% employer sponsored healthcare Part-time non-exempt, 32 hrs/week preferably Mon - Thurs
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 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, accurate digital record keeping, receiving of bulk supply orders, and inventory management. This position works alongside another Logistics & Fulfillment Associate, is supervised by the Logistics & Operations Coordinator and the California State Director, and is supported by national program staff as well as various per diem employees and program volunteers. As the Logistics & Fulfillment Associate is an instrumental part of critically essential, life-saving shipping operations serving thousands of people across the state of California, a high degree of commitment and reliability is required for this position. This position is part-time though qualifies for full benefits including PTO accrual 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 communicate effectively across various digital platforms (chat, text, email, video call, and other online forms), to manage physical labor safely, to accurately record outgoing supplies and shipments on an evolving digital platform, to collaborate with other staff members (both in-person and remote) to solve problems, and to prepare specific supplies for shipment in a sterile environment. This role is best thought of as a warehouse and logistics position, using a tech-based platform, with a harm reduction focus. Essential Functions Work on a team of various part and full time staff both locally and nationally. Complete work successfully both ● independently and collaboratively. Manage supply requests through an online spreadsheet based system ● Bulk preparation of harm reduction supplies including syringes and overdose reversal supplies, with support from per ● diem employees and program volunteers Page 1 of 2
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Pack personalized packages of supplies, which includes handwriting individualized 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 support inventory systems related to supplies mailed; work with NEXT leadership to ensure adequate program supplies are available Remain up to date on current program policies and procedures Be consistently available throughout each shift for communications with remote staff Maintain basic tidiness of office including breaking down recycling on a daily basis, occasional light cleaning such as vacuuming or disinfecting surfaces Other duties as assigned including occasional local errands
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Commitment to supporting people who use drugs through harm reduction strategies Self-starter, able to jump into work on a daily basis potentially without direct supervision Reliable and trustworthy, a critical thinker with the ability to problem solve and know when to ask for support Ability to effectively communicate in writing, verbally, and through various digital forms; must have reasonably legible handwriting as core function of personalization of packages Intermediate to advanced comfort with email, online search engines, video conferencing, and apps in the Google Worksuite. Ability to organize information using multi-tab spreadsheets including functions such as tagging staff members, comfort in navigation, basic formulas. Ability to comfortably learn new technologies, programs, and digital platforms with moderate training. Ability to be in consistent physical attendance at the East Alameda NEXT office (with possibility of office relocating within the Oakland-Berkeley area). 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. We say with emphasis, 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 on a back up basis (we reimburse for mileage significantly above the federal rate). This duty is primarily covered by other staff though it is beneficial if a candidate for this position is able to fill in as needed. Spanish language skills (written and spoken) highly desired
To Apply Email Shaun August at jobs@nextdistro.org and include in the subject line: “California Logistics & Fulfillment 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 position. Please review websites www.nextdistro.org and www.berkeleyneed.org prior to applying. This position has no educational or background check requirements. People having personal or family experience with drug use, criminal (in)justice involvement, homelessness, and/or sex work; Black, Indigneous, and other people of color (BIPOC); women; 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
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