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This is a call for part-time interviewers for a national study of Rx drug use in Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver, Houston, Cincinnati, Boston, Tampa, New York City, Philadelphia, and Saint Louis during this Fall and Spring. The study is being conducted by Drs. Linda Cottler and Ted Cicero of the EPRG of Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis. If interested, contact Pamela at 314-286-2281 or [email protected].

Blue Mountain Heart to Heart is a private nonprofit organization providing positive, non-judgmental support and assistance to persons living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families, and friends in Walla Walla and Columbia Counties of Washington State. Heart to Heart offers case management and support services, training for volunteers, free and anonymous HIV counseling and testing, alternative treatment resources, and community prevention including syringe exchange and Latino outreach for the rural area. Desirable qualifications for the Executive Director include strong management, fundraising, and grant writing skills; experience in a nonprofit agency managing contracts and budgets; Spanish abilities; and the ability to represent the agency in community, regional and state groups. This is a full-time exempt position, and the salary is based on qualifications and experience. For more on the agency, visit http://www.bluemountainheart.org. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter describing your education, qualifications and experience by February 1, 2008. Electronic submissions are preferred: [email protected]. Submissions by mail should be directed to: Search Committee, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart, 2330 Eastage Street North, Suite 105 Walla Walla, WA 99362.

The Open Society Institute works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve its mission, OSI seeks to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, OSI implements a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, OSI builds alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. OSI places a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of marginalized people and communities. Investor and philanthropist George Soros in 1993 created OSI as a private operating and grantmaking foundation to support his foundations in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Those foundations were established, starting in 1984, to help countries make the transition from communism. OSI has expanded the activities of the Soros foundations network to encompass the United States and more than 60 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Each Soros foundation relies on the expertise of boards composed of eminent citizens who determine individual agendas based on local priorities. Founded in 1995, the International Harm Reduction Development Program (IHRD) of the Open Society Institute (OSI) works to reduce HIV and other harms related to injecting drug use, and to press for policies that reduce stigmatization of illicit drug users and protect their human rights. IHRD, which has supported more than 200 harm reduction programs in 26 countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Asia, bases its activities on the understanding that people unable or unwilling to abstain from drug use can make positive changes to protect their health and the health of others. Since 2001, IHRD has prioritized advocacy to expand availability and quality of needle exchange, drug treatment, and treatment for HIV; to reform discriminatory policies and practices; and to increase the opportunities for political engagement by people who use drugs and who are living with HIV. The IHRD Deputy Director is supervised by the program director, and carries substantial responsibility for coordination of four areas: program management, policy and advocacy, grantmaking, and finance and budgets. Responsibilities in the area of program management include directly supervising the work of three program officers and two administrative staff in areas including community organizing, technical assistance to harm reduction services, NGO strengthening, and policy/advocacy efforts; directing IHRD's approaches to external funders, and overseeing the reporting for and compliance with grants from international donors; establishing and maintaining linkages with IHRD partners including government representatives, health and social care providers, community groups, and international organizations; participating in the management team of the Open Society Institute Network Public Health Program, and representing IHRD as required at meetings of OSI, the Soros network, and at international, regional and national conferences; coordinateing conferences and expert consultations related to drug use and HIV; overseeing development of strategic planning, and reporting on work achieved and planned; and supervising research and technical assistance projects. Responsibilities in the area of policy and advocacy include helping guide implementation of policy and advocacy initiatives and related strategies at the international, regional and national level throughout the Eastern Europe and Asia; assisting national foundations in the Soros Network with development, implementation and evaluation of strategies on harm reduction; and identifying and managing a team of international consultants working with IHRD to advance policy objectives. Responsibilities in the area of grantmaking include developing and overseeing calls for proposals or grant competitions to support policy initiatives; and managing the review process, of proposals, grant reports, and identification of expert committees. Responsibilities in the area of finance and budgets include producing IHRD's annual budget, reports for on spending and priorities, and working with program staff on individual program budgets; monitoring financial allocations & general program expenditures; and tracking and ensuring staff compliance with OSI financial guidelines, accounting procedures and reporting requirements. Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in issues related to public policy, human rights, drug use and/or HIV; a commitment to harm reduction principles, advocacy and civil society engagement; a Doctorate or Masters degree (or equivalent) in law, health, medicine, sociology, or relevant field; solid experience in staff, program and grant management, preferably in international public health; excellent spoken and written English, and presentation skills (Russian language fluency preferred, though not required); and the willingness to travel internationally as required. The salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications. Excellent benefits are offered. The start date in January/February 2008. To apply, please e-mail resume, cover letter, and references before 2/1/08 to [email protected] and include job code "DEPDIR/IHRD" in the subject line. These items can also be mailed to: Open Society Institute, Human Resources -- Code DEPDIR/IHRD, 400 West 59th Street, New York, New York 10019 USA. No phone calls, please. The Open Society Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position reports to the Director, Drug Policy Alliance California (based in Los Angeles) and directs DPA's San Francisco office. The Deputy Director serves as the primary strategist for DPA's Model City initiative at the local level in San Francisco. The Deputy Director also collaborates with DPA's other California offices (in Sacramento and Los Angeles) in support of DPA's California legislative agenda, and with DPA's other "Model City" initiative directors in Washington, DC, and New York, NY. The Deputy Director, DPA California-San Francisco serves as DPA's primary spokesperson in San Francisco and is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with local politicians, individual and foundation funders, partner organizations, media, DPA members, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing and articulating a vision for DPA's work in San Francisco that is consistent with the organization's overall mission, philosophy, and strategic approach; supervising DPA's advocacy and program efforts in San Francisco and surrounding communities; identifying opportunities to promote DPA's core priorities in the political, cultural, and academic arenas in San Francisco; contributing to DPA's statewide legislative advocacy, particularly in terms of cultivating the support of local state representatives, partner organizations, and constituents; collaborating with DPA's Office of Legal Affairs (located in Berkeley, CA) on issues pertaining to San Francisco; contributing to DPA's local and statewide fundraising activities; serving as DPA spokesperson in the media and at community events, conferences, and other forums; and supervising and mentoring administrative and junior program staff, student interns, and volunteers. Specific qualifications include demonstrated leadership skills, including 3-5 years progressively senior public policy, legislative and/or governmental affairs experience (criminal justice and/or public health experience preferred); familiarity with drug policy desirable (commitment to harm reduction philosophy essential); being comfortable with fundraising, including cultivation and solicitation of donors, foundations, and government funders; strong analytic ability and superior communication skills, including writing and public speaking; advanced degree in public policy/administration, public health, law or related field preferred but not required; and availability to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel periodically throughout the state and nationally. The ideal candidate will be a collegial, self-motivated advocate who thinks conceptually, creatively, and strategically. This is an entrepreneurial organization that encourages initiative, and the successful candidate must be a self-starter and a risk taker, with a high degree of confidence and energy. Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for social justice that includes a fair and equitable drug policy are essential for success. This position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, as well as an excellent benefits package, including health, long-term disability and life insurance; a generous 403(b) plan; and four weeks paid vacation. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to: Holly Hawkins, Director of Research, McCormack & Associates, 10061 Riverside Drive, Suite 890, Toluca Lake, CA 91602, (323) 549-9200, fax: (323) 549-9222, [email protected], online http://www.mccormackassociates.com. All inquiries or referrals will be held in strict confidence. Please note that your education, dates of employment, compensation and other information provided will be verified prior to an offer of employment.

Access Works! is a nonprofit organization providing harm reduction services including a syringe exchange. AW's mission is to improve the health and reduce the harm to people impacted by the use of drugs through support, intervention, education, and disease prevention. Access Works! provides services to individuals in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area and is based in an inner city Minneapolis neighborhood. The organization is comprised of five staff plus volunteers. The executive director is responsible for the overall direction and leadership of the staff and agency, and for the planning and implementation of all programs.

MPP is gearing up to run TV and radio ads to change the way people think about marijuana and marijuana users. Many people sent in great ideas for ads, and now MPP's looking for professionals in the video production industry who want to work pro bono — or for low cost — on the ad campaign. If you have professional experience in directing or producing video/audio and would be willing to donate your expertise to MPP's groundbreaking ad campaign, please e-mail your resume and work samples to [email protected]. Additionally, MPP is seeking professional graphic designers to help design mail pieces for ballot initiative campaigns next year — again, either pro bono or at a reduced cost. If you or anyone you know is interested, please e-mail your resume and work samples to [email protected].

Project SAFE is an all-volunteer grassroots organization providing advocacy and support for women working in street prostitution. SAFE's mission is to promote human rights-based public health among women working in prostitution on the street in Philadelphia. SAFE is an organization dedicated to ensuring the health, safety and survival of women on the street by providing advocacy, education and support using a harm reduction model. SAFE seeks to reduce the spread of HIV, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among working women, promote health and safety by arming women with relevant information and resources, and connect women to programs and services which are appropriate to their needs and interests. Sought after is a brave and energetic person who is dedicated to harm reduction philosophy and social justice to take on the position of Executive Director in this new and exciting grassroots organization. The ED will be responsible for the management, direction, and coordination of all activities and will maintain primary responsibility for fundraising, program development and evaluation, program oversight and management, staff supervision and implementation of SAFE's strategic plan. The ED will report to the Board of Directors, and will supervise a staff of three volunteers. The ED's salary is guaranteed for the first three months. The successful candidate will be expected to begin fundraising immediately in order to raise her/his own salary as well as to maintain the program's basic operating expenses. Primary responsibilities in the area of financial management include working with the staff and the board in preparing a budget, and seeing that the organization operates within budget guidelines; ensuring that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work; serving as the primary contact for financial management for the government, foundation, corporate and individual donors; and providing regular financial reports to the Board of Directors. Primary responsibilities in the area of fundraising and development include working with the Board of Directors to develop/revise the annual fundraising and development plan, identifying new funding opportunities, and developing and maintaining relationships with existing financial supporters. Primary responsibilities in the area of community and public relations include working with the community to identify local client issues in order to improve programming and build community connections to improve service delivery; working with staff and board to promote the programs and efforts of the organization; and building and managing collaborations and relationships with other community based organizations and government agencies. Primary responsibilities in the area of governance and organizational development include assisting with the development and implementation of an organizational strategic planning process; maintaining a dialogue with the board of directors to ensure board members have adequate information to address and deliver organizational needs; and ensuring SAFE's policies are kept up to date. Primary responsibilities in the area of program development and oversight include working with staff to ensure programs are culturally and linguistically competent and relevant to the target population, and working with staff and board of directors to evaluate programs. Primary responsibilities in the area of relations with staff include recruiting, hiring, and releasing staff and volunteers; encouraging staff and volunteer development and education, and assisting program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization; and maintaining a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff and volunteers. The position requires knowledge of nonprofit management, harm reduction and sex work issues. Experience working with sex workers, harm-reduction philosophy, social justice, anti-discrimination strategies, and community organizing is preferred. Individuals with industry experience are encouraged to apply. To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter by June 15, 2007 to: [email protected] Project SAFE is an equal opportunity employer.

The Criminal Justice Policy Foundation is seeking a Program Manager to work directly with the CJPF President. This is an ideal position for a detail oriented person who wants to work with a high degree of independence in a small office for social justice. CJPF is one of the nation's leading voices for drug policy and criminal justice policy reform, and collaborates closely with both movements. CJPF responds quickly to new events and frequently develops new projects. More information about CJPF's activities is posted on its website, www.cjpf.org. The administrative duties involved include providing general administrative support to foundation president; paying bills; recording and depositing checks using QuickBooks online; advertising for, hiring, and managing the foundation’s internship program; updating the website; managing computer systems, software and technical support; developing and maintaining necessary relationships with vendors; and making recommendations for administrative improvements. The program responsibilities include writing miscellaneous correspondence; managing the research, writing and production of the quarterly newsletter; editing drafts written by foundation president, providing research assistance to the foundation president; and making recommendations concerning research and program activities. Qualifications include a minimum of one year work experience and Bachelor’s degree, a high degree of competence with Office programs, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, and experience with Dreamweaver and QuickBooks is preferred. Job performance criteria include work being performed promptly, intelligently, self-confidently, accurately and thoroughly; writing that demonstrates a high degree of English literacy; undertaking projects only at which time the employee understands the project's objectives (projects are carried out with self-confidence and the ability to solve problems); well-organized work, work environment, use of time, and responding to priorities as they change; and developing and maintaining familiarity with issues addressed by the foundation, with the clientele with whom the foundation works, and with the political environment in Washington and other relevant jurisdictions. The ideal employee will learn rapidly, require minimal supervision, is self-directed, and demonstrates keen problem solving skills. He or she has a high degree of curiosity, a passion for the mission of the organization, and an eagerness to serve and to learn. He or she is mature, professional and enthusiastic. The salary will depend on experience. To apply, send a fax to 301-589-5056 or an e-mail (with MS Word attachments) to [email protected]. Before applying, go to, www.cjpf.org to familiarize yourself with CJPF’s work, and the writing of the foundation president. Please send a cover letter, a resume, your best writing sample, and the names of at least three references. The position is open until filled.