Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)

Compensation Grade:

Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

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Job Description:

Hourly employees may work full time (37.5 hours), up to 12 weeks. Thereafter, they must reduce effort to part time, 20 hours/week or less.

Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to assist with accreditation efforts, supporting the Local Health Department (LHD) Accreditation Crosswalk Project. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is an accredited health department through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). As the accrediting body for public health in the United States, PHAB advances standards of excellence and accountability for the systems that promote and protect the health of all people.

The Hourly Project Assistant II will assist with the review of the State Health Department's submitted PHAB Required Documentation. This review seeks to identify documents that New York State (NYS) LHDs can utilize for their respective accreditation or reaccreditation.

The Hourly Project Assistant II will assist in identifying which NYSDOH accreditation documents may be useful for NYS LHD accreditation efforts.

This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program and the purpose is to help 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.

The NYS Department of Health, in conjunction with Health Research, Inc., are committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in, or have completed, a degree, certificate, or training program in public health, health sciences, biology, environmental health, epidemiology, statistics/biostatistics, data science, social sciences, health policy, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Demonstrated analytical or problemsolving experience through academic projects, research activities, data analysis, or work assignments

• Experience supporting or coordinating projects, such as tracking tasks, organizing materials, meeting deadlines, or assisting with project deliverables

• Experience producing written or oral communications, including reports, presentations, emails, or class assignments

• Demonstrated attention to detail evidenced by work involving data entry, documentation, quality review, research, or administrative tasks

• Experience delivering presentations

• Experience or exposure to compliancerelated activities, public health programs, accreditation processes, audits, or regulatory environments

Conditions of Employment

Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 08/07/2026. 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.

This position is fully onsite and does not allow telecommuting.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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About Health Research, Inc.

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.

HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance -Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;

• Flexible benefit accounts -Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;

• Generous paid time off -Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;

• Tuition support -Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;

• Retirement Benefits -HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;

• Employee Assistance Program -Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;

• And so much more!

Work Location Expectations

At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.