Job Title: Digital Communications Coordinator
Department: Communications
Reports To: Director, Digital Communications and Branding
Who We Are:
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is the leading organization in the U.S. working to end the drug war, repair its harms, and build a non-punitive, equitable, and regulated drug market. We envision a world that embraces the full humanity of people, regardless of their relationship to drugs. We advocate that the regulation of drugs be grounded in evidence, health, equity, and human rights. In collaboration with other movements and at every policy level, we change laws, advance justice, and save lives.
DPA has 40 staff across the U.S. an annual operating budget of approximately $12 million, and 200,000 members, activists, and supporters. The organization has a solid track record of success at the local, state, and federal levels and consistent visibility in prominent media and policy circles.
Recognizing the broad reach of the drug war, DPA works across issue areas to engage more deeply with organizations and leaders in immigration, family policing, education, reproductive justice, housing, and other aligned spaces. This commitment to building power across movements and building a base contributes to and works in tandem with DPA’s work on policy and legislative change.
Learn more about working at the Drug Policy Alliance here and learn about our work to end the drug war here.
The Role:
Supervised by the Director, Digital Communications and Branding, the Digital Communications Coordinator works closely with Communications & Marketing team as well as the program teams (e.g., policy, research, organizing) to produce content, respond to requests, and execute digital communications strategies that advance DPA’s campaigns and mission.
The Digital Communications Coordinator will contribute to day-to-day functions for DPA’s digital communications team, including email drafting and delivery support, digital advocacy tool support, and website updates and content support.
Expect a supportive and busy work environment where you will navigate managing multiple projects, prioritizing competing deadlines, and catering our messaging to multiple audiences.
Opportunities for growth include developing your understanding of modern drug policy and as a leader in public relations and communications.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Director, Digital Communications and Branding in executing and devising DPA’s digital communications strategy, with a focus on websites, digital advocacy tools, and email.
Skills and Experience:
To fulfill the responsibilities of the role, we are seeking candidates with the following qualifications and characteristics:
Passion: Strong commitment to DPA’s mission to end the war on drugs.
Skills and Experience:
Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range for this position is $58,000-$65,000, depending on the level of experience. Benefits for DPA staff include 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, and year-round early dismissal on Fridays.
Location
This role is based in New York City. The Digital Communications Coordinator is expected to be onsite 2-3 days per week and may work remotely on other days.
Hours:
Full-time, flexible schedule.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit the following three things:
Equal Opportunity
Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. DPA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibility, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction. Drug Policy Alliance is particularly interested in hiring people who have been adversely affected by the war on drugs.
Job Title: Digital Communications Coordinator
Department: Communications
Reports To: Director, Digital Communications and Branding
Who We Are:
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is the leading organization in the U.S. working to end the drug war, repair its harms, and build a non-punitive, equitable, and regulated drug market. We envision a world that embraces the full humanity of people, regardless of their relationship to drugs. We advocate that the regulation of drugs be grounded in evidence, health, equity, and human rights. In collaboration with other movements and at every policy level, we change laws, advance justice, and save lives.
DPA has 40 staff across the U.S. an annual operating budget of approximately $12 million, and 200,000 members, activists, and supporters. The organization has a solid track record of success at the local, state, and federal levels and consistent visibility in prominent media and policy circles.
Recognizing the broad reach of the drug war…
Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range for this position is $58,000-$65,000, depending on the level of experience. Benefits for DPA staff include 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, and year-round early dismissal on Fridays.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range for this position is $58,000-$65,000, depending on the level of experience. Benefits for DPA staff include 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, and year-round early dismissal on Fridays.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit the following three things:
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit the following three things: