Open Positions

San Diego County

Prevention Specialist – East County: The Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is seeking a full-time Prevention Specialist for a program that focuses on preventing substance use disorders and related harms using upstream community-level strategies through an equity lens. 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. This position is based out of Mission Valley in San Diego and serves the East Region of San Diego County.

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

Accounting Assistant: The Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is seeking a full-time Accounting Assistant for a company that focuses on preventing substance use disorders and 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. This position offers the opportunity for growth in the accounting field. The candidate must work well as part of a diverse team with varying ideas and work styles. This position is based out of Mission Valley in San Diego.

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

Youth & Community Organizer – East County: The Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is seeking a part-time, entry-level Youth/Community Organizer 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 Region of San Diego County. East Region areas of work include all incorporated, unincorporated, and rural areas of East County San Diego.

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

Youth & Community Organizer – South Bay: The Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is seeking a part-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 South Region 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.