Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)

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The Hourly Project Assistant II will work within The Office of Public Health, Division of Public Health with the Pathways to Public Health Internship Team. The incumbent will help to facilitate engagement activities and professional development opportunities to enhance the experience of all Pathways to Public Health Program Interns. In addition, the Hourly Project Assistant II will promote Pathways to Public Health Internship Program brand awareness, assist in designing promotional materials, and contribute to the program's marketing strategy in collaboration with the Division of Public Health Infrastructure Team and Public Affairs Group. This role will also provide organizational and administrative support for program functions.

This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program. This position will last approximately 10 weeks from 6/2/2025 to 8/8/2025. It is made available through funding from the Center for Disease Control's Public Health Infrastructure Grant to expand opportunities to strengthen career pathways to public health by bringing together students of all disciplines and academic levels with public health professionals to create a space of exploration, learning, and development.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently or within the past six months enrolled in a workforce training program or institution of higher education pursuing a degree or certificate program related to communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, studio arts, digital media, business, public health, health and human services, community health, or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience facilitating in-person and/or virtual group activities and/or events.

• Demonstrated strong communication skills.

• Experience creating marketing materials, communications, and/or brand strategy.

• Familiarity with graphic design and media software like Adobe, Canva, or similar programs.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.).

• Interest in public health and public health careers.

• Experience with public speaking or presenting.

Conditions of Employment
Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 08/8/2025. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, up to 10% of the time, will be required.

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. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. This is reflected in our affirmative action equal employment opportunity policy.

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Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.