Movement Building Manager

March 19

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Drug Policy Alliance

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Drug Policy Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on reforming drug policy to reduce the harms associated with drug use and the criminalization of drug-related behaviors. They advocate for health-centered approaches to drug use, aiming to prevent overdose deaths, increase access to addiction services, and promote public health over punishment. Through policy advocacy, public education, and community organizing, the Drug Policy Alliance seeks to transform the way society addresses drug issues in order to prioritize health, equity, and human rights.

51 - 200 employees

🤝 Non-profit

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• The Movement Building Manager is a key strategist and organizing coordinator within the Drug Policy Alliance’s Campaigns & Organizing Department. • Reporting to the Managing Director of Organizing & Strategic Partnership, this role will help lead the organization’s relations with national allied organizations, broad movement allies, and build organizing capacity among drug policy organizations nationally. • The Movement Building Coordinator will represent DPA on key coalition tables, help advance our campaigns and policies across the country and maintain relationships with critical organizations. • Our ideal candidate is a skilled organizer who believes deeply in racial and social justice and has a conviction that transformative change is possible. • They must have significant experience as a grassroots organizer and campaigner working on policy campaigns at the state, local and/or national levels. • Excellent training and facilitation skills are critical. • The candidate must also demonstrate strategic thinking and the ability to translate plans into collective action.

🎯 Requirements

• At least 5 years of grassroots organizing or electoral campaign experience • Strong work ethic, attention to detail, organizational skills, and proactive work style • Experience in organizing and leading electoral or issue campaigns • Political analysis and understanding of current politics • Understanding of racial justice and issues of oppression • Deep knowledge of organizing models and strategies • Familiarity with drug policy is highly preferable

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance and coverage (including dental and vision) • 403b retirement plan with 10% employer matching contribution after completion of one-year • Paid time off including 20 days of vacation, plus national holidays • Sick days, organizational closure at the end of December • Year-round early dismissal on Fridays