Overdose Prevention Supply Distribution Specialist

About the role

The Addiction Science Team at University of Missouri‑St. Louis, Missouri Institute of Mental Health (UMSL‑MIMH) conducts grant implementation and evaluation for federally and state‑funded research and service grants focused on substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery across Missouri. The team supports people who use drugs and their communities through program design, implementation, research, evaluation, capacity‑building, and training, envisioning a Missouri where people who use drugs are healthy and supported with rapid access to high‑quality services, easy navigation of wellness paths, and freedom from preventable illness and death. This position helps assemble, pack, ship, and track naloxone, drug‑checking strips, and other critical supplies to support people who use drugs statewide. Reports to Casey Johnson, Director of Supply Distribution. Funding is provided through a combination of State of Missouri grant sources, with annual funding and expectation of renewal.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse and inventory operations to support statewide supply distribution under the direction of the Director of Supply Distribution and Senior Operations and Logistics Lead
• Receive, stock, pack, and assemble supplies into complex kits (e.g., naloxone, drug checking supplies, wound care, withdrawal care) according to standardized packing lists and quality control guidelines
• Prepare shipments for carrier pickup (e.g., UPS) and community‑based distribution via local events
• Organize, track, and rearrange onsite supply inventory to ensure efficient operations
• Prepare and fulfill orders for local organizations and statewide partners, including coordinating shipment schedules and ensuring timely delivery
• Attend occasional distribution events or local deliveries to transport and distribute supplies as needed; statewide travel may be required
• Manage inventory organization within multiple storage areas across multiple buildings, including shelving, bin systems, and palletizing
• Support documentation and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting related to inventory levels, distribution activity, and supply deployment
• Coordinate with internal teams to support distribution needs, including communication related to supply availability, restocking timelines, and shipment status
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and working environment in compliance with organizational policies and norms
• Perform other warehouse, logistics, or inventory‑related duties as assigned
• Provide as‑needed support to team members working on substance use and addiction training curricula and communications to partner organizations
• Attend all required Addiction Science team events, including internal teamwide meetings, monthly research presentations, and operational project meetings
• Demonstrate a high level of organization and dependability

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience (preferred)
• Ability to frequently lift and move boxes weighing up to 57 lbs.
• Ability to use pallet jack with minimal training.
• Possess at least a moderate understanding of substance use disorder—particularly opioid use disorder—and the role of evidence‑based strategies in combating the overdose crisis.
• Possess a high level of curiosity, humility, organization, flexibility, and self‑direction.
• Able to navigate Zoom Video Conference systems and Microsoft Outlook Calendar.
• Have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and web‑based interface to independently manage data tracking through Excel spreadsheets.

Benefits

As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $19.25‑$27.40 per hour (Grade: GGS‑008; University Title: PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR I).

Schedule

Shift: 40 hours/week, Monday‑Friday.