Open Positions

San Deigo County

Senior Controller – Mission Valley: The Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Controller to lead and manage all aspects of financial operations for a dynamic nonprofit organization with a $5 million budget. Reporting to the chief executive officer (CEO), the Senior Controller will be responsible for strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and managing a small team. The Senior Controller will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with GAAP, federal regulations, and other accounting standards while working closely with executive leadership, government agencies, and external auditors. The candidate must work well as part of a diverse team with varying ideas and work styles. This position is based out of IPS’ San Diego Office in Mission Valley.

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To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume to controller@publicstrategies.org in a single PDF.

Youth & Community Organizer – East County and South Bay: The Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is seeking a full-time, entry-level Youth/Community Organizer proficient in English and Spanish for a program that focuses on preventing substance misuse-related harms using equity-centric community-level strategies. This position requires a creative problem solver who can manage the details without losing sight of the big picture. The candidate must work well as part of a diverse team with varying ideas and work styles. Our corporate office is based in Mission Valley in San Diego, but this position will require working in the East and South Regions of San Diego County.

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To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume to communityorganizer@publicstrategies.org in a single PDF.