Job Opportunity: Publications Manager, Drug Policy Alliance, New York

The Drug Policy Alliance is hiring a publications manager, who will be responsible for overseeing the production of all Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) printed materials including reports, newsletters, fact sheets and brochures as well as maintaining and facilitating consistent organizational usage of the DPA style guide, glossary and identity guidelines. The publications manager has primary responsibility for the content of DPA publications and will also manage outside design and print vendors.

The ideal candidate must be an excellent writer and editor, be well organized, detail oriented, familiar with print processes and basic graphic design principles. The position also calls for flexibility, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.

The publications manager is responsible for creating and managing a publications calendar that accommodates the needs of executive, program and communications staff; writing original content for DPA publications; identifying, hiring and managing writers with issue-specific expertise as needed; the production of two DPA newsletters and one annual report per year; understanding and prioritizing projects according to various program needs and deadlines; assisting the web team with writing and copyediting web content and e-advocacy messages; assisting the media team with writing and copyediting op-eds, letters to the editor and other materials; acquiring photography (stock and original) to illustrate DPA publications; and other duties as assigned.

Candidates must also demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications and organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and track and report on progress.

Qualifications include a minimum of five years experience in writing, editing and publications management; a bachelors degree; superior writing skills; proficiency in AP and Chicago style; strong project management skills; experience with or demonstrated understanding of fast paced legislative and advocacy support work; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook; and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Quark (a plus but not required).

DPA offers a competitive salary, based on experience, and a benefits package including health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance; a generous 403(b) plan; and four weeks paid vacation.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be accepted until May 6, 2009. Please submit a cover letter with your resume, a 1-2 page writing sample, salary history and salary requirements by email to [email protected] . Reference (publications manager) in the subject line. You may also mail the information to: Human Resources, Re: (Publications Manager), Drug Policy Alliance, 70 West 36th Street, 16th Floor, New York, New York 10018.

Drug Policy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About DPA:

The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is the nation's leading organization seeking to reform drug policy here and around the world. DPA works for drug policies based on science, compassion, health and human rights. The work is grounded in the principles of harm reduction, an approach that seeks to minimize the negative consequences of both drug use and drug policies. DPA's work encompasses a wide array of policy issues, including:

• Sentencing reform and alternatives to incarceration

• Harm reduction (HIV, hepatitis C and overdose prevention)
• Marijuana decriminalization, medical marijuana
• Drug education, youth and drugs
• Race and the drug war
• Effective drug treatment
• Civil liberties and rights
• International drug control
• Alternatives to prohibition and pragmatic steps for ending the drug war

In the last 12 years, DPA has expanded from its New York headquarters to include seven offices, 40+ staff, 26,000 dues-paying members and over 50,000 online subscribers. It has a growing track record of success at the local, state, and federal levels and is increasingly visible in prominent media and policy circles.