Hourly Project Assistant II

Health Research Incorporated • Syracuse, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to join the Center for Environmental Health’s Outreach and Education Group. This position is part-time, approximately 30 hours per week, and is expected to last from May 2026 through August 2026. The successful candidate will collaborate with Center for Environmental Health technical experts and Outreach and Education Staff on various projects, including coordinating outreach events for Biomonitoring NY Neighborhoods, staffing fish advisory events, and assisting in the development of educational materials for web, print, and displays. The role is based in the Central Regional Office to support communication projects in Central and Western New York.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a Public Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Communications, or related degree; OR two years of relevant experience
• 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

• Work experience engaging with the public at community events or outreach programs
• Work experience engaging with anglers and/or demonstrated interest in public health issues related to the consumption of sport-caught fish.
• Strong written and visual communication skills including experience developing both written content and supporting graphics.
• Experience providing presentations.
• Experience conducting literature reviews in support of research projects.
• Experience with website design and HTML coding
• Experience with graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suites InDesign, Photoshop
• Experience with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate and support outreach events for Biomonitoring NY Neighborhoods in Central and Western New York
• Participate in staffing fish advisory events in Central and Western New York.
• Assist with the development of new educational materials for the web, displays and print in support of Biomonmonitering NY Neighborhoods and Fish Advisories.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 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
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees