Trainer, Race to Justice, Office of Deputy Commissioner

City of New York • New York, NY

12d • $62,868 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Trainer will support education initiatives and serve as a core collaborative partner on the Race to Justice Management team within the Office of the Deputy Commissioner/Chief Equity Officer at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Race to Justice is an agency-wide internal transformation initiative focused on promoting anti-racism and embedding racial equity and social justice into policies, processes, programs, and practices. The role supports continuous delivery of the Race to Justice Core Workshop, coordination of training operations, development of training materials, and design and delivery of additional learning opportunities. The Trainer also provides technical assistance to co-facilitators and contributes to strategic recommendations that advance equitable practices across the agency.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related community work or community-centered activities; or equivalent education and/or experience. All candidates must have at least one year of the described experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity, racial and gender justice for communities of color, including LGBTQ+ and TGNC communities and cisgender women of color.
• Ability to facilitate learning and engagement around racial equity and social justice.
• At least two years of professional experience evaluating learning and development activities for changes in knowledge, attitudes, and skills, and for participant satisfaction.
• Experience in public health, particularly knowledge of core concepts in racial equity and social justice.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for multiple audiences, including public speaking, workshop facilitation, and content development.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, email systems, and core office software.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse groups, building teams, and developing collaborative relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of government or public health departments, or experience working in a similarly complex organizational structure.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate ongoing Race to Justice Core Workshop sessions.
• Coordinate staffing, attendance, logistics, and communications for training sessions.
• Recruit, onboard, communicate with, and engage co-facilitators, and help distribute training needs and resources.
• Prepare curricula, facilitator guides, participant handouts, and reference materials.
• Support the design, development, and ongoing delivery of additional Race to Justice training and supportive opportunities.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance and hands-on training to co-facilitators in workshop facilitation techniques and multi-audience presentation strategies.
• Contribute to Race to Justice Management Team functions and collaborative initiatives.
• Develop strategic recommendations for leadership, staff, and external equity partners to streamline communication pathways and embed equitable practices in agency operating procedures.

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.
• Possibility of working from home up to two days per week, depending on the position.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time