Job Opportunity: Two Openings at Law Enforcement Against Prohibition

Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) is an international nonprofit educational organization that was created to give voice to law enforcers who know the "War on Drugs" is a manifest failure, but worse, it is also a terribly destructive, self-perpetuating, and ever-expanding policy. Prohibition must be replaced with legalized regulation of all drugs, which will reduce the incidence of death, disease, crime, and addiction without destroying generations of our children through arrest and incarceration. In five years LEAP has grown from five founding police officers to over 7,000 members in sixty-six countries. LEAP has 150 current and former police and corrections officers, judges and prosecutors, DEA and FBI Agents in its speakers bureau, which has given more than 2,700 presentations around the world. We expect at least to double our membership and number of speakers in the coming year. LEAP's main office is located at 121 Mystic Avenue, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, phone (781) 393-6985.

Job 1: Office and Project Manager Position -- $25,000 to $30,000 annually

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a full time position. The Office and Project Manager provides general support to the Executive Director and Administrative Director. The Manager works closely with the Speakers Bureau Coordinator and Conference Coordinator managing LEAP member volunteers and overseeing events.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Management of: Interns and volunteers; Membership correspondence/recruitment; Volunteer coordination and outreach; Donor coordination and outreach; Researching and writing grants; Researching national and international drug policy, legislation, law enforcement and drug interdiction tactics; Crafting bi-monthly press releases; Assisting with media coordination, speakers bureau coordination and conference coordination; Purchasing/Mailing; Editing and updating the LEAP blog; Editing and emailing monthly newsletter; Data Entry for Databases.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The following are all required of applicants for this position: Understanding and complete support of LEAP's Mission and Goal (read "About LEAP" at http://leap.cc/About/about.php); Must be able to interview and work in Medford, Massachusetts; Must have ability to handle confidential matters with a high level of integrity; Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (both written and oral); Demonstrable ability to work independently, multi-task, and be pro-active in anticipating and correcting problems; Expected to innovate, design, and implement systems that maximize the effective and efficient functioning of the expanding organization; High level of proficiency in computer software programs (especially MS Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to use the Internet as a research tool, as well as ownership of a computer; A College degree or experience in similar jobs.

Job 2: Media Director position -- $30,000 annually

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Media Director is a full time position. S/he will be responsible for all media contacts at national and international levels and any other significant media coordination, as well as posting press releases.

The Media Director will work with the Speakers Bureau Coordinator assuring media contacts are being made by LEAP venue bookers for all speakers when they are conducting individual presentation and while on tours or at conferences. The Media Coordinator works with Executive Director and representatives of LEAP's Public Relations Consultant to accrue better media management. The Media Coordinator reports directly to the Administrative Director.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with a team-approach to developing publicity and will be comfortable directing multiple volunteers. This person must be familiar with multiple forms of media including editorial writing, Internet blogging, and news reporting as well as the workings of national media outlets. The ideal candidate for this position is articulate and convincing in any verbal or written presentations. Multiple language skills are also helpful.

Preferred places of residency for the Media Director are the Boston area or locations in proximity to major media outlets. Applications accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Position is open effective immediately.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Create and maintain a database of media outlet contacts (newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, and Internet); Identify key national and international news sources; establish and maintain relationships with them; Feed story ideas, reports, press releases, and other media materials to key reporters; In conjunction with the Speakers Bureau and main office, coordinate letter writing campaigns, craft press releases and Opinion Editorials; Generate ideas for coverage of LEAP presentations and conference attendances; Solicit invitations for appearances by LEAP speakers on major radio and television programs.

The following Additional Qualifications are all required of applicants for this position: Understanding and complete support of LEAP's Mission and Goal (read "About LEAP" at http://leap.cc/About/about.php); Must have ability to handle confidential matters with a high level of integrity; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral); Demonstrable ability to work independently, multi-task, and be pro-active in anticipating and correcting problems; Expected to innovate, design, and implement systems that maximize the effective and efficient functioning of an expanding organization; High level of proficiency in computer software programs (especially MS Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to use the Internet as a research tool, as well as ownership of a computer; A College degree or equivalent experience and training.

LEAP's main office is located at Suite 9, 121 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155.

How to Apply:

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Allison Silva at [email protected] or call (781) 393-6985.