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We’re Building a World Without the Drug War.

The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) addresses the harms of drug use and drug criminalization through policy solutions, organizing, and public education. We advocate for a holistic approach to drugs that prioritizes health, social supports, and community wellbeing. DPA opposes punitive approaches that destabilize people, block access to care, and drain communities of resources. We believe that the regulation of drugs should be grounded in evidence, health, equity, and human rights. In collaboration with other movements, we change laws, advance justice, and save lives. Learn more about our work.

We care about people.

DPA fosters a dynamic and flexible work environment, a robust benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, vision plans, flexible spending, commuter accounts, and retirement plan options with employer match; competitive pay, generous paid time off and more. We have 40 staff across the U.S. This includes New York, California, and Washington D.C. Our annual operating budget is approximately $12 million. Join our team!

Benefits of Working at DPA

• Comprehensive health insurance and coverage (including dental and vision)
• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• 403b retirement plan with a generous employer-matching contribution
• 100% paid life & long and short- term disability insurance
• Paid time off (including 20 days of vacation, national holidays, sick days, and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Early-end Fridays – Because don’t we all want to enjoy the sun? 

Benefits of Interning at DPA

• Paid internship. $16/hour for undergraduate students, $19/hour for graduate students who do not receive school funding, school credit, or a fellowship opportunity
• Hands-on experience learning from passionate drug policy experts
• Flexibility to accommodate student’s academic schedules
• Possible future job opportunities
• Build a strong network of professionals in the social justice space
• Summer Fridays – Because don’t we all want to enjoy the sun?

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. This is 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.

We are particularly interested in hiring people who have been adversely affected by the drug war.