Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)
Health Research, Inc.About the role
Compensation Grade:
Compensation Details:
Minimum: $20.00 - Maximum: $20.00 HourlyPositions 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).
Department
(OPH) Office of Public HealthJob 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 work within the Office of Public Health, Health, Wealth and Wellbeing Unit, New York State Department of Health. The Hourly Project Assistant II will assist with organizing documents, preparing meeting materials, and drafting summaries to support unit activities, including work related to the Advisory Committee and Training Institute. The Hourly Project Assistant II will also assist with coordinating program activities and supporting communication and outreach efforts related to unit initiatives.
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. Addressing health equity, social determinants of health, and health disparities is part of the Department’s broader efforts to eliminate 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
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and good time management
Experience producing written or oral materials, such as class assignments, presentations, reports, emails, or outreach materials
Experience following established procedures, meeting deadlines, and completing assigned tasks in academic, work, or volunteer settings
Experience or coursework related to community engagement, public service, service learning, research, data organization, or leadership activities
Experience using graphic design or media tools (e.g., Adobe, Canva, or similar platforms) through coursework, student organizations, or projects
Experience with research, data organization, communications, leadership, community engagement, and/or service learning
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 eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans
Apply for this role
Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.
Apply Now →Generate Application KitFree account required — sign up in 30s