Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)

Health Research Incorporated•Menands, NY

1d•$20 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work within the Office of Public Health, Health, Wealth and Wellbeing Unit, New York State Department of Health. The Hourly Project Assistant II will assist with organizing documents, preparing meeting materials, and drafting summaries to support unit activities, including work related to the Advisory Committee and Training Institute. The Hourly Project Assistant II will also assist with coordinating program activities and supporting communication and outreach efforts related to unit initiatives. This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program and the purpose is to help strengthen career pathways to public health by bringing together students of all disciplines and academic levels with public health professionals to create a space of exploration, learning, and development. The NYS Department of Health, in conjunction with Health Research, Inc., are committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Addressing health equity, social determinants of health, and health disparities is part of the Department’s broader efforts to eliminate health disparities.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in, or have completed, a degree, certificate, or training program in public health, health sciences, biology, environmental health, epidemiology, statistics/biostatistics, data science, social sciences, health policy, or a closely related field.
Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and good time management
Experience producing written or oral materials, such as class assignments, presentations, reports, emails, or outreach materials
Experience following established procedures, meeting deadlines, and completing assigned tasks in academic, work, or volunteer settings
Experience or coursework related to community engagement, public service, service learning, research, data organization, or leadership activities
Experience using graphic design or media tools (e.g., Adobe, Canva, or similar platforms) through coursework, student organizations, or projects
Experience with research, data organization, communications, leadership, community engagement, and/or service learning

Responsibilities

Assist with organizing documents
Preparing meeting materials
Drafting summaries to support unit activities, including work related to the Advisory Committee and Training Institute
Assist with coordinating program activities
Supporting communication and outreach efforts related to unit initiatives

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

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