Hourly Project Assistant II

Health Research, Inc. • Central Islip, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II. The Hourly Project Assistant II will join the Center for Environmental Health’s Outreach and Education Group and will work approximately 30 hours per week from May 2026 through August 2026. The candidate will work in project teams with Center for Environmental Health technical experts and Outreach and Education Staff to support the following projects: 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 Biomonitoring NY Neighborhoods and Fish Advisories. The incumbent will work in Central Regional Office to conveniently support communication projects in the central and Western Region of the state.

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 Biomonitoring 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 - 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree