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Statewide Harm Reduction Expansion Logistics & Fulfillment Lead Associate (FT) Alameda, CA California State Director $42,000 - $45,000 with benefits package including 100% employer sponsored healthcare Full-time Hourly Non-Exempt (40 hrs/week)
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 Lead 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, and receives supplemental support from the part-time Logistics & Fulfillment Support Associate and various per diem employees and program volunteers. There are no formal supervisory responsibilities for this position though leadership skills are an asset. As the Logistics & Fulfillment Lead Associate is the primary person responsible for 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. Essential functions ● ●
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Manage supply requests through an online spreadsheet based system 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 on a daily basis (will be reimbursed for mileage at federal rate) Serve as a liaison for program volunteers and part-time staff when California State Director is unavailable (such as welcoming to office, directing to pre-assigned tasks) Maintain basic tidiness of office including breaking down recycling on a daily basis Other duties as assigned including occasional local errands
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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 Valid California driver's license and insured, registered reliable personal vehicle (will be reimbursed for mileage monthly), physically able to transport large amounts of supplies to post office daily 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 without in-person direct supervision Spanish language skills (written and spoken) highly desired
The right candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, often hectic environment, and enjoys maintaining (and creating) organization systems to facilitate smooth operational functions. 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. To Apply: Email resume as an attachment to Shaun Salas at jobs@nextdistro.org, include in the subject line: “California Logistics & Fulfillment Lead Associate (FT).” In the body of your email, describe your favorite thing to organize, a brief summary of why you are interested in this particular position, 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.
Deadline: open until filled, hiring immediately upon identification of candidate
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