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Employment:
Two
new
job
opportunities
in
the
movement!
7/2/97
1. Drug Policy Foundation
DPF, headquartered in Washington, D.C. is looking for a Grant Coordinator.
Immediate opening for experienced individual to be responsible for day-to-day
administration of its multi-million $ grant program. Position requires
2-4 years experience in related position; excellent organization and communication
skills; advanced capabilities in computer apps. and database management.
Graduate degree preferred; knowledge of field helpful. Send resume &
salary requirements to: Drug Policy Foundation, 4455 Connecticut Ave, NW,
Suite B-500, Washington, D.C. 20008. Or Fax 202- 537-3006.
2. Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center
The Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center is seeking an executive director.
Executive Director Job Description
Job Summary: The Executive Director (ED) is chief executive officer
of the agency, accountable to the Board of Directors. The ED is responsible
for policy direction and program development in accordance with board guidelines.
The ED is the agency's chief fund-raiser and community liaison. The ED
is responsible for staff management and must display leadership and creative
concern for staff support and development. The ED is responsible for sound
fiscal policy and practice and quality control of all agency services.
Statement of tasks:
- Solidify and seek additional funding for the agency
- Monitor fiscal controls to assure proper management of agency finances
- Assure agency compliance with grant and other contractual requirements
- Facilitate communication/coordination among board, staff, volunteers,
and participants
- Facilitate and monitor the implementation and development of agency
programs
- Consolidate political support and develop community involvement in
agency programs
- Strengthen and expand linkage agreements with other local agencies
- Coordinate policy with City, State, and Federal agencies to ensure
long term commitment for needle exchange/harm reduction resources and funding
- Supervise and provide guidance to agency management staff
- Report program and fiscal developments to board of directors on a timely
and regular basis
Minimum Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in a public health, health/human services or community
based organization, including administrative experience supervising a professional
staff and volunteers.
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field, master's degree preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with the Harm Reduction model of service
to injecting drug users.
- Political commitment to the principles and practices of Harm Reduction.
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to conceptualize, synthesize and communicate ideas
- Ability to write clearly and concisely under time constraints
- Ability to provide leadership with vision and clear direction
- Ability to motivate subordinates to perform complex tasks as a team
- Good problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of the social issues/attitudes of communities affected by
HIV/AIDS
- Ability to write grant applications for public and private funds
- Excellent interpersonal skills with professional peers, subordinates,
and superiors
- Knowledge of (and experience with) financial management
- Ability to speak effectively to large groups
- Ability to handle difficult situations tactfully, and not yield to
irrationality of others
Salary range: $50,000, commensurate with experience
Starting date: September 1, 1997 or earlier
Send resume to:
ED Search Committee
Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center
223 East Second Street
New York, NY 10009
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Issue #1, 7/2/97
Last Week's Alerts: Government Fires Opening Salvo in War on Internet Reform Activities: DRCNet Members Respond! | Past Alerts: Update on Will Foster -- DRCNet Helps Get Action! Oregon MJ Recrim -- Last Chance to Act! | Web Site News: New Home Page, New Sections on Drug-Related AIDS, Prisoners of the Drug War, Action Alert Archives | Link of the Week: A chance to fill out a Drug Warrior survey! | Employment: Two new job opportunities in the movement!
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