Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)

Health Research Incorporated • Central Islip, NY

1d • $20 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hourly employees may work full time (37.5 hours), up to 12 weeks. Thereafter, they must reduce effort to part time, 20 hours/week or less. Responsibilities The Hourly Project Assistant II will work within the Office of Public Health, Division of Public Health with the Pathways to Public Health Internship Team. The incumbent will assist with facilitating engagement activities and professional development opportunities to enhance the experience of all Pathways to Public Health Program Interns. In addition, the Hourly Project Assistant II will promote Pathways to Public Health Internship Program brand awareness, assist in designing promotional materials, and contribute to the program’s marketing strategy in collaboration with the Division of Public Health Infrastructure Team and Public Affairs Group. This role will also provide organizational and administrative support for program functions. The Hourly Project Assistant II will assist with supporting the planning and coordination of Pathways program initiatives, including intern engagement activities, professional development programming, and special events. Responsibilities may include assisting with the development of program materials, coordinating logistics for meetings or events, supporting communication efforts across Pathways cohorts, and contributing to the preparation of presentations, reports, and informational materials used to support program activities. The incumbent will also assist with the development of digital and print communications that promote the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program. This may include helping design outreach materials, supporting social media and newsletter content, assisting with documentation of program milestones, and contributing to materials that highlight intern experiences and program impact across New York State. The incumbent will also assist with activities that support the continued growth and visibility of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program as a statewide workforce development initiative. 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.
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
• 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

• Experience supporting communications, marketing, digital media, public health outreach, community engagement, or program coordination activities.
• Experience assisting with or facilitating in-person and/or virtual meetings, group activities, events, or presentations.
• Written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing outreach or marketing materials.
• Familiarity with graphic design or media software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar programs, and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Relevant experience or academic involvement in public health, workforce development, or public health career pathways (e.g., internships, research projects, coursework, or volunteer roles).

Responsibilities

• assist with facilitating engagement activities and professional development opportunities to enhance the experience of all Pathways to Public Health Program Interns
• promote Pathways to Public Health Internship Program brand awareness
• assist in designing promotional materials
• contribute to the program’s marketing strategy in collaboration with the Division of Public Health Infrastructure Team and Public Affairs Group
• provide organizational and administrative support for program functions
• assist with supporting the planning and coordination of Pathways program initiatives, including intern engagement activities, professional development programming, and special events
• assisting with the development of program materials
• coordinating logistics for meetings or events
• supporting communication efforts across Pathways cohorts
• contributing to the preparation of presentations, reports, and informational materials used to support program activities
• assist with the development of digital and print communications that promote the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program
• helping design outreach materials
• supporting social media and newsletter content
• assisting with documentation of program milestones
• contributing to materials that highlight intern experiences and program impact across New York State
• assist with activities that support the continued growth and visibility of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program as a statewide workforce development initiative

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees