Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)
About The Position
Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to assist the Wastewater Surveillance Program within the New York State Department of Health’s Center for Environmental Health. The Hourly Project Assistant II will assist in coordinating and implementing outreach and communication activities that advance the goals of the state’s Wastewater Surveillance Network and Center of Excellence. Key duties will include maintaining the program’s inquiry tracker, assisting to respond to emails received through the program’s mailbox, and supporting staff in outreach and education initiatives. The Hourly Project Assistant II will also assist with media and partner communications, and help develop infographics and reports that communicate wastewater surveillance data in accessible ways. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply communication, organizational, and analytical skills while supporting a high-impact public health initiative that strengthens disease detection and prevention efforts across New York State. 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.
- Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, 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
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Digital literacy and organizational experience
- Experience in creating or maintaining reports, trackers, or digital documentation (meeting notes, SOPs, project trackers, status updates)
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills writing reports and delivering presentations
- Experience or coursework in science or public health communication
- Basic data management skills (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, Airtable)
- Familiarity with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with public health, environmental science, or government communication processes
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the program’s inquiry tracker
- Assisting to respond to emails received through the program’s mailbox
- Supporting staff in outreach and education initiatives
- Assisting with media and partner communications
- Helping develop infographics and reports that communicate wastewater surveillance data in accessible ways
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
