Project Coordinator

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).

Department

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Looking to support cross-cutting and collaborative projects in environmental health? Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Project Coordinator to join the Center for Environmental Health within the New York State Department of Health to support environmental health initiatives with a focus on local activities. The Center for Environmental Health supports programs and policies focused on childhood lead poisoning prevention, food protection, recreational environmental health, water supply protection, and more!

The incumbent will review existing regulations and procedures, perform data analysis and reporting, provide continuous quality improvement of programs and projects, and gather information for response to inquiries. The incumbent will also coordinate stakeholder meetings, support the coordination and facilitation of training for environmental health staff, and support initiatives with local environmental health programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health Science, or a related field and three years of project coordination experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health Science, or closely related field and three years of experience in applied public health and/or environmental health and/or environmental science. Experience working in environmental health field. Proficiency with project management, program evaluation, partner engagement, and strategic planning. Proficiency with data analysis and visualization, along with experience and preparing reports, procedures, and presentations.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. 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.

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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.