Program Coordinator, Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health

City of New York • New York, NY

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

NYC Health Department seeks a Program Coordinator to support the development and launch of a chronic disease program portfolio within the newly established Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health, focusing on Jamaica and surrounding areas. Reporting to the Chronic Disease team, the role contributes to the citywide Neighborhood Health Strategy and works alongside other Neighborhood Health bureaus. The position will primarily be based in Jamaica, Queens. While renovations are underway at that location, the role will initially be assigned to Long Island City, Queens at least one day per week.

The Program Coordinator researches and coordinates community-based chronic disease programming, supports program evaluation and funding proposals, manages participant and partner data, and works with local organizations and community stakeholders. The role also supports Bureau-wide initiatives, community health events, and preparedness and resilience efforts, including communication about climate-related health precautions and localized emergencies.

The NYC Health Department is the oldest and largest health department in the United States. It works to protect and improve the health of New York City residents through programs in areas including chronic disease prevention, food and nutrition, environmental health, family and child health, and mental health. The position is classified as City Research Scientist, title code 21744, and appointments are subject to a minimum one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• For City Research Scientist Assignment Level I, a master's degree from an accredited college or university specializing in an appropriate field of physical, biological, or environmental science, or public health.
• For appointment to Assignment Level II and above, one of the listed qualifying combinations of doctoral or master's education and research, supervisory, or administrative experience, or equivalent education and experience; candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate specialization and at least two years of the described research experience.
• Appointments are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of community work experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with culturally diverse community groups.
• Knowledge of Queens communities and local organization leadership, particularly in Jamaica and surrounding areas.
• Comfort speaking in public.
• Experience and comfort applying a racial equity lens.
• Bilingual written and spoken proficiency in Spanish, Bengali, Mandarin, or another language.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate chronic disease programming for the Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health, including program organization.
• Research evidence-based programming related to diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, including in partnership with subject matter experts and Health Department peers.
• Maintain knowledge of current literature and best practices on community-based and place-based chronic disease interventions.
• Manage participant data safely and securely under NYC Health Department guidelines and in partnership with the bureau research and evaluation team.
• Document and manage partner data according to bureau protocols, including through Public Health Partners Connect.
• Participate in program evaluation activities, including preparing IRB and related materials.
• Support writing grant applications and other funding proposals for programming.
• Communicate with local organizations and stakeholders to promote Health Department programs and resources and collect feedback on community needs.
• Engage community partners to promote health services, resources, and education.
• Represent the bureau and Jamaica Neighborhood Health Action Center at community health fairs, meetings, and other external events as needed.
• Support Bureau-wide programs and initiatives.
• Participate in Just in Time training with Health Department divisions serving as leads for local or hyperlocal emergency response.
• Support agency efforts to build community resilience to localized emergencies, including legionella outbreaks, and conduct messaging and other efforts to inform the community about climate-health preventive measures.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state student loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days per week.
• Job security compared with private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time