Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $90-$110k

Who We Are

New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition (NJHRC) is on a mission to create a New Jersey that values the safety and dignity of all people who use drugsand we're making it happen. Since incorporating in 2020, we've built two Harm Reduction Centers, launched a community drug checking program, and changed laws to expand syringe services and naloxone access.

NJHRC accomplishes this through direct harm reduction services (Middlesex Harm Reduction Center and Statewide Harm Reduction Center), training and technical assistance, and policy advocacy. Your work as Program Director will directly reach thousands of New Jerseyans while establishing new standards for excellence in harm reduction.

Join NJHRC's Growing Director Team

NJHRC is at a pivotal moment as we expand our director team with four new positions : Program Director, Operations Director, Development Director, and Policy & Communications Director. We're looking for "swiss army knife" candidates with a track record of getting sh

• t done with care, leading through change with grace, and building programs, systems, and teams from the ground up.

The Opportunity : Program Director

As Program Director, you'll lead the operational heart of NJHRC by shaping how we deliver services, developing emerging leaders on our team, and designing systems and workflows to achieve our goals. You'll build and manage a team of up to 15 staff, consultants, and interns and be a key external face of NJHRC in our communities. You'll lead excellence, growth, and teamwork across :

You will also coordinate closely our emerging Training Center (includes training / technical assistance and pilot Peer Navigation program).

What You'll Do

The below represents today's job. With the Executive Director's help, these responsibilities will change to be not only different but better. Competitive candidates will bring keen insight into, enthusiasm for, and experience with evolving programmatic and organizational design.

Build & lead effective teams (35%)

Deliver excellent services (30%)

Drive organizational strategy & culture (20%)

Strengthen partnerships & systems (15%)

Who You Are

You are a harm reduction leader with excellent judgment and a track record of creating systems that are both equitable and effective. You get energized by building something meaningful.

Program Director Must-Have

You intuitively "meet people where they are" and recognize that each member is an expert of their own health. You have hands-on experience implementing harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing in programs you've led. You can connect with people who use drugs and coach others around drug user cultural competency.

Must-Haves for all NJHRC staff

Salary and Benefit Details

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees. For employees with eligible dependents, NJHRC pays 100% of total benefit costs (employee + dependents) up to $1,200 / month.

Equal Opportunity Employment

NJHRC is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. NJHRC 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. NJHRC is particularly interested in hiring people who have been directly harmed by the War on Drugs.

Note to potential candidates : Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary people, and BIPOC candidates are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every qualification. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a less traditional background, and we welcome the opportunity for new insight into our work. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every qualification described.

Ready to Join Us?

We want to hear from you! Apply online at njhrc.bamboohr.com / careers. The priority application deadline is December 1 at 9 : 00am. We'll continue accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Decisions are made on a rolling basis.

The BambooHR application requires a resume, cover letter, and two professional references who can speak to your relevant experiences. Applications without all required components will not be considered.

Selected candidates will be invited to :