Trainer, Race to Justice, Office of Deputy Commissioner

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) is dedicated to addressing the root causes of health inequities by focusing on social, environmental, and commercial determinants of health. The Office of the Chief Equity Officer, within CHECW, leads internal agency-wide equity initiatives, embedding systemic equity principles into programs and operations. This office drives the Race to Justice initiative, which is the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's agency-wide transformation effort to promote anti-racism and embed racial equity and social justice in policies, processes, and programs. The Office of the Deputy Commissioner/Chief Equity Officer is seeking to hire a Trainer for the Race to Justice Management team to support education initiatives and collaborate within the team.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity, racial and gender justice for communities of color, including equity for LGBTQ+ and TGNC communities and cisgender women of color
• Ability to facilitate learning and engagement around racial equity and social justice
• Minimum of 2 years of professional working experience evaluating learning and development activities (trainings, workshops, courses) for both knowledge, attitudes, and skills changes, and satisfaction
• Experience in public health, particularly with knowledge of racial equity and social justice core concepts
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for multiple audiences, including public speaking, workshop facilitation, and content development
• Maintain a strong functional command of Microsoft Office suite, email systems, and core office software to ensure clear, organized, and timely communication across the agency.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse groups, team building, and collaborative relationships
• Strong attention to details, with ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and successfully meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of government, public health departments and/or experience working in a similarly complex organizational structure are a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consistent Facilitator for continuous Race to Justice Core Workshop session delivery
• Provide support with day-to-day coordination of staffing, attendance, logistics, and communications for training sessions.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, communicating and engaging with co-facilitators while helping to distribute training needs and resources
• Assist in preparing curricula, facilitator guides, participant handouts, and reference materials.
• Participate actively in supporting the design, development, and ongoing delivery of additional Race to Justice training and supportive opportunities.
• Delivers ongoing technical assistance and hands-on training to co-facilitator team members in workshop facilitation techniques, and effective multi-audience presentation strategies.
• Participate as a full contributor on the Race to Justice Management Team, continually supporting overall team functions and collaborative initiatives.
• Serves as a core thought partner in formulating strategic recommendations to leadership, staff, and external equity partners to streamline communication pathways and embed equitable practices directly into agency operating procedures advancing the core mission of the Race to Justice initiative.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax-deferred savings program
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Job Security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree