PROGRAM ASSISTANT, School of Public Health, Environmental Health

Boston University • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Environmental Health at the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) focuses on interdisciplinary research addressing the health effects of environmental exposures. Their work includes studying the health impacts of chemical mixtures, air pollution, climate change, and non-chemical hazards like noise and heat, with a particular interest in vulnerable populations. Within this department, the Workforce Development group manages two grant-funded training centers: the New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC) and the Local Public Health Institute (LPHI). This Program Assistant position will provide administrative and logistical support to both NEPHTC and LPHIT, working closely with their Program Managers. The role involves assisting with various aspects of the training centers' operations, including administrative tasks, communication materials, report formatting, grant applications, purchasing, presentations, and other related duties.

Requirements

• Familiarity with all aspects of the training centers' work
• Administrative and logistical support skills
• Assisting with copy editing
• Assisting with communication materials
• Formatting and reviewing for reports
• Assisting with grant applications
• Assisting with purchasing
• Assisting with presentations
• Assisting with print materials

Nice To Haves

• Video editing knowledge for learning platforms and online conferences

Responsibilities

• Submit contract request forms and purchase orders
• Schedule and draft agendas and follow-up meeting minutes
• Share calendar invites and corresponding meeting details (i.e., Zoom links)
• Reserve equipment and conference rooms as needed
• Back-up webinar host for trainings
• Manage email and marketing for the training centers
• Update social media and websites for both training centers
• Create handouts for events, especially in-person conferences
• Assist with video editing for learning platforms and online conferences
• Attend local and regional conferences and represent the training centers
• Perform other tasks as they arise and are needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed