Drug Policy Alliance New Mexico is seeking a college intern.  Interns will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of public policy and education projects, work behind the scenes at a policy non-profit, and attend coalition meetings, community events, and some conferences.  Get the chance to assist in initiatives designed to advance drug policy reform in New Mexico, including research, policy development, advocacy, and general public and stakeholder education.   Work in a fun, collaborative, and learning environment.  This year, interns will have an opportunity to participate in advocacy during the 2009 legislative session, and learn how public policy is advanced at the state level.  Visit our website at http://www.improvenewmexico.org to learn more about our work.  To apply, please email your resume and letter of interest to nm@drugpolicy.org

Background Information: 

Drug Policy Alliance is the nation’s leading non-profit organization working to reform our nation’s failed drug policies.  DPA's mission is to advance those policies and attitudes that best reduce the harms of both drug misuse and drug prohibition.  Our 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.

The New Mexico office is one of eight offices in four states and the District of Columbia.  DPA retains 46 staff, and is supported by 26,000 dues-paying members and 107,000 online members.

The Drug Policy Alliance of New Mexico’s (DPA NM) main areas of focus are: achieving legal access to medical marijuana in New Mexico; enhancing the ability of the state’s drug treatment system to provide help to New Mexicans, especially nonviolent drug offenders; youth drug education; methamphetamine strategy development and education; expanding harm reduction services; and reducing the collateral consequences of drug convictions.  DPA NM achieves results through its main functions of research, education, and advocacy.  Check out our website at www.improvenewmexico.org for more information DPA's mission is to advance those policies and attitudes that best reduce the harms of both drug misuse and drug prohibition.  Our 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.

Candidates should be committed to promoting drug policy reform and the principles of harm reduction.

Position Description

Position: Intern
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Reports to: Director, Drug Policy Alliance New Mexico

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a collegial, energetic, and self-motivated advocate.  Specific qualifications include:

• Strong research skills and analytic ability
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, organize and prioritize, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle stress and meet deadlines
• Must excel at working in a team environment
• High degree of proficiency with standard office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook

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