Remote Data Assistant Posting

NEXT Distro Position: NEXT Distro Data Assistant Part-time Consultant position $20/hour, approx 10-15/hours per week with fill in shifts optional 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 the proper working order of our free mail-based harm reduction supply distribution program. This position requires proficiency with spreadsheets and the ability to manage many datasets. Most core responsibilities will be completed on a rolling weekly basis. This role will be expected to provide fill in hours when other team members are unavailable. 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 ● Process opioid overdose reports including data cleaning, process naloxone refills, and submitting formal reports in states where they are required. ● Provide package tracking numbers to participants who request them using both email and NEXT’s desktop-based text communication system. ● Commit to cross training in all data management functions for the purpose of supporting current team members during sick, personal, and vacation periods. ● Regularly monitor and manage program datasets to ensure integrity of data ● 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: “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 3/31/22 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.