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 assist within the Office of Public Health to support communication, outreach, and community engagement activities that advance public health initiatives across New York State. The incumbent will assist with coordinating and implementing public health outreach efforts, including community events, career fairs, and public health exhibits designed to share key health information and resources with diverse communities. The Hourly Project Assistant II will assist with Office of Public Health staff to support the development and distribution of communication materials and assist in planning and executing community engagement activities. Responsibilities may include assisting with supporting event logistics, contributing to outreach strategies, assisting with the preparation of educational materials, and helping promote public health initiatives that address health equity and community well-being. This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program, and the purpose is to provide students with practical experience in public health communication, community outreach, and program support while contributing to initiatives that strengthen community partnerships and promote improved health outcomes across New York State. 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Coursework in public health, communications, or community development.
• Experience in event planning, outreach, or student organizations.
• Experience in or volunteer work with community-based organizations.
• Experience in creating marketing materials, communications, and/or brand strategy.
• Familiarity with graphic design and media software like Adobe, Canva, or similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating and implementing public health outreach efforts, including community events, career fairs, and public health exhibits designed to share key health information and resources with diverse communities.
• Assist with Office of Public Health staff to support the development and distribution of communication materials and assist in planning and executing community engagement activities.
• Assist with supporting event logistics
• Contribute to outreach strategies
• Assist with the preparation of educational materials
• Help promote public health initiatives that address health equity and community well-being.

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