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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for nida in Boston, MA is $20.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.56 and $22.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nida?

NIDA typically stands for the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and jobs at NIDA involve scientific research, policy development, and administration focused on understanding, preventing, and treating drug abuse and addiction. Employees may work as researchers, program officers, grant managers, or support staff. These positions often require backgrounds in public health, biomedical sciences, behavioral sciences, or related fields. Working at NIDA offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and public health initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a NIDA clinical researcher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a NIDA Clinical Researcher, you need expertise in biomedical research, data analysis, and a relevant advanced degree such as an MD or PhD. Familiarity with statistical software, clinical trial management systems, and regulatory compliance certifications like Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is typically required. Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills help researchers work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and present findings clearly. These skills and qualifications are crucial for advancing addiction science, ensuring research integrity, and improving public health outcomes.

What is the difference between Nida vs Translator?

AspectNidaTranslator
CredentialsCertification from Nida or related language agenciesVaries; often requires language proficiency and sometimes certification
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, religious organizations, or language servicesFreelance, agencies, or in-house roles across industries
Industry UsagePrimarily in religious, government, and language service sectorsBroad; media, legal, medical, and corporate sectors

While Nida refers to a specific certification or role often associated with religious or government language services, a translator is a broader profession encompassing various industries and settings. Nida professionals typically have specialized training and certifications, whereas translators may or may not hold formal credentials. Both roles involve converting written content from one language to another, but Nida roles are more specialized within certain sectors.

What career opportunities exist at NIDA?

NIDA offers a range of career opportunities including research, clinical, administrative, and educational roles. Positions often require relevant qualifications, such as degrees in health sciences or psychology, and may involve working in research labs, treatment programs, or policy development environments.

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Infographic showing various Nida job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 87% Physical, 10% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,641 per year, or $21 per hour.

Recovery Coach - Community Outreach Specialist (Northern Massachusetts)

Lowell, MA • On-site

Marigold Health
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 11 - 50 employees

$24 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Marigold Health is looking for a Certified Recovery Coach to join our team as a Community Outreach Specialist in Southeastern Massachusetts as a part of our Community Outreach and Engagement team! The Outreach Specialist will work in the community to help enroll new members in the Marigold peer services platform and partner with local providers and community leaders. You will use a variety of ways to connect with potential members such as visiting local provider locations, attending community events, and phone & SMS outreach. You should apply if you consider yourself to be outgoing and are passionate about mental health and substance use recovery. 
What You'll Do
  • Schedule and attend visits at our provider partner sites, various community events and community locations such as inpatient treatment centers, methadone clinics, libraries, police stations, and health fairs 
  • Share information about Marigold Health's peer recovery services and help people download our app and start receiving the services 
  • Reach out to potential members via text (SMS) message, cold calls, or mail  
  • Spread Marigold Health's mission to put a Peer in the pocket of every person who needs it 
  • Support the relationship between Marigold and our provider partners 
  • Work towards targets and goals set by our contracts 
  • You have flexibility in your availability to work early mornings and/or evenings
What You Have
  • 2-3 years of experience in a community outreach role or in healthcare sales 
  • Ability to get a read on a person and make them feel comfortable 
  • You're working toward becoming a Certified Recovery Coach certification in MA or already are one
  • Self-starter: you can work independently to get things done, even when it gets busy   
  • You can speak and write confidently, making sure everyone understands what you're saying 
  • Willingness and comfort travelling about 75% of the time to various places 
  • You're willing to adjust your schedule to meet people at times when our sites are busiest 
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Calendar 
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work with short timelines 
  • You can think critically and find solutions to challenges 
  • You thrive in a dynamic and exciting environment, working towards an important mission 
...And it would be nice if you have:
  • Experience working in healthcare 
  • Knowledge of peer services or recovery coaching  
  • Experience with using technology to improve healthcare
  • Bilingual - Spanish/English 
Reporting, Compensation and Benefits
  • You will report to Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Marketing  
  • This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly role 
  • The base hourly rate for this role will be $24 - $30 per hour with opportunity for monthly bonuses 
  • Equity 
  • Accrual of 20 days of PTO 
  • 9 days of sick time 
  • 8 paid company holidays and 2 floating holidays 
  • Company-paid health insurance premiums and 65% coverage of premiums for any dependents 
$24 - $30 an hour
More About Marigold Health 
 
Marigold Health isan early-stage, rapidly growing startupproviding services fora range of community-based mental health and substance use treatment providers as well asformanaged care organizations.We collaboratewith eminent investigators at BrownUniversityand Johns Hopkins and have been publicly recognized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse(NIDA) and the American Psychiatric Association. 
 
Our core values areauthenticity,candor, andambition. 
 
Regular travel to partner clinics is a significant part of this role. Staff traveling to partner clinics will also need to abide by COVID-19 safety policies at these facilities. 
 
Inclusionis at the core of what we do.We'reworking to bring care to the most underserved and stigmatized patients. We actively welcome applicants from a wealth of different backgrounds (including but not limited to race, gender, educational background, and sexual orientation).Wemust havediversity on our team and in our mindsets to be successful in moving the needle onthedeeply entrenchedandsystematic challenges we face. 
 
Marigold Health is an equal opportunity employer. 
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