Hourly Project Assistant II

Health Research Incorporated • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II. The Hourly Project Assistant II will work approximately 30 hours per week from May 2026 through August 2026, and will support the following projects and activities: Assist with providing education on healthy fish consumption and attend outreach events. Survey anglers on locally caught fish consumption Help with the fish advisory tributary mapping program Aid staff in Hudson River sign inspections, and track responses to and from municipalities regarding sign posting Support staff in fish advisory order distribution and partner needs Conduct data entry and literature review efforts in support of ongoing educational research projects. Assist with drafting webpage content on fish advisories and support CEH web team.

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.
• Travel 25-50% of the time will be required.
• A driver's license in good standing will be required for areas not served by public transportation.
• 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

• Assist with providing education on healthy fish consumption and attend outreach events.
• Survey anglers on locally caught fish consumption
• Help with the fish advisory tributary mapping program
• Aid staff in Hudson River sign inspections, and track responses to and from municipalities regarding sign posting
• Support staff in fish advisory order distribution and partner needs
• Conduct data entry and literature review efforts in support of ongoing educational research projects.
• Assist with drafting webpage content on fish advisories and support CEH web team.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees