Job postings as of February 17, 2021

POSITION: Multiple positions

ORGANIZATION: Sodexo 

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian for their Assistant Clinical Nutrition Manager position at New York Presbyterian – Lawrence Hospital. NYP-Lawrence is a 288-bed acute care facility in Bronxville, NY.  This position will provide routine clinical nutrition care for patients on medical/surgical units as well as the ICU and also serve as a lead dietitian for the clinical team.    CLICK HERE to view and/or apply for this position or contact the clinical recruiter at Krista.Curtis@Sodexo.com or 315-360-7692.

Sodexo is seeking an Acute Care Registered Dietitian 3 to join their dynamic team at SUNY Downstate Medical Center (360-bed teaching facility) located in Brooklyn, NY. This position will provide routine clinical nutrition care for high-acuity patients within the adult CCU, NICU, and PICU units. CLICK HERE to view and/or apply for this position or contact the clinical recruiter at Krista.Curtis@Sodexo.com or 315-360-7692.

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a Clinical Nutrition Manager 3 position at Lenox Hill Hospital which is on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, NY. As part of the Northwell Health System, the Clinical Nutrition Manager will oversee the nutrition program (inpatient & outpatient) in this 460-bed facility.  CLICK HERE to view and/or apply for this position or contact the clinical recruiter at Krista.Curtis@Sodexo.com or 315-360-7692.

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POSITION: Registered Dietician

ORGANIZATION: Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, New York Renal Associates

Atlantic Dialysis Management Services is seeking a Full time RD at New York Renal Associates  @ 3468 Park Ave, The Bronx, NY 10456

 Description:

• Accountable for the overall nutritional health and well-being of patients receiving maintenance dialysis treatment at the Dialysis Center.
• Monitors patients progress to determine dietary compliance through review of lab data, chart notes, and oral and written communication with the attending physicians.
• Instructs patients and families on prescribed renal diet and makes alterations in dietary patterns according to the changes in patient’s condition.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary health care conference in which the total health care of the patient is discussed.
• Acts as the nutritional resource person for the Dialysis Center health care team.
• Conducts in-service classes with the Dialysis Center staff and attends regional and national conferences pertaining to the nutritional care of renal patients.
• Documents patient’s nutritional status on progress notes, long and short-term care plans.
• Possession of a B.S. Degree in Foods and Nutrition from an accredited college or university and meets the eligibility requirements for membership in the American Dietetic Association.
• Passage of registration exams given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration resulting in the attainment of Registered Dietitian (R.D.) status.

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to Denine Cannistra, Director of Nutrition at dcannistra@atlanticdialysis.com

**Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, L.L.C. was established to provide new dialysis site development, day to day administration and management of dialysis services and related business development activities. The business strategy is to maximize individual site results through consolidated activities. Central to the ADMS approach is the long term control of these clinical services by nephrologists. Atlantic Dialysis Affiliates will provide over 160,000 dialysis treatments in 2009 to an estimated 1,500 patients in New York City and Long Island.

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POSITION: Full-time (1.00 FTE), fixed-term, non-tenure track Instructor position

ORGANIZATION: The Health Promotion and Health Behavior (HPHB) program in Oregon State University’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences 

The Health Promotion and Health Behavior (HPHB) program in Oregon State University’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), fixed-term, non-tenure track Instructor position.  The HPHB program is one of 9 academic programs in our College.  Courses that will be taught in this position include Introduction to Human Disease, Planning and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs, Social and Individual Health Determinants, Mental Health and other courses in the program.  Visit our website (http://health.oregonstate.edu) for more information about the College and our efforts toward student success.  We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us to achieve our mission.  The position duties are 90% Instruction; 10% service, on a 9-month basis.

Minimum qualifications: 

Master’s degree or higher in Health Promotion, Health Behavior, or a closely related field. Successful teaching experience at the college or university level. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, inclusion and diversity.

Preferred qualifications:  Doctoral degree in Health Promotion, Health Behavior, or a closely related field. Demonstrable commitment to undergraduate student success, as may be evidenced by engagement with inclusive pedagogy and high impact practices. Demonstrable commitment to actively promoting and enhancing an equitable, inclusive, diverse, and socially just organizational culture.

For full consideration to teach beginning in Fall 2021, applications should be received by February 18, 2021. 

To review posting and apply go to

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu  – posting #P04044UF.

For additional information contact:
Jennifer Logan (Jennifer.Logan@oregonstate.edu).

OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled

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POSITION: Director of Training

ORGANIZATION: Health Resources in Action (HRiA) 

Brief Overview:

We are searching for a full-time Director of Training to join HRiA’s Policy & Practice team. This is an exciting opportunity to help build the capacity of people and organizations to advance health and racial equity. Primarily, this position will support the development and implementation of the Racial Equity and Leadership Initiative, participating in a cross-organizational team to train the City of Boston’s 18,000 employees and engage departments in planning efforts to operationalize racial equity.

This is an exempt, full-time position that can be based remotely or in our Boston office once it reopens in 2021 (exact timing to be determined). (Salary range: $90,000-$95,000, based on skills and experience).

Position Description:

The Director of Training will work collaboratively with a cross-disciplinary team to oversee the systems development and delivery of a training program that will reach the City of Boston’s 18,000 employees. Specifically, this position will recruit, equip, mobilize, and support a cadre of trainer consultants; ensure that high quality training is delivered with fidelity to the curriculum; work collaboratively with the REAL program team to ensure the training experience is seamless for trainers and training participants; inform the development of the REAL training curriculum along with resources and tools; and identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement. The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate of health and racial equity, with a strong analysis of the root causes of inequities and how racism is a public health crisis. In addition, well-qualified candidates will have extensive experience in racial equity facilitation and curriculum development; passion for designing and delivering training; the ability to recruit, mobilize, and motivate a cadre of trainers in preparation for and throughout training delivery; and expertise to support and provide feedback to trainers as they facilitate racial equity conversations amongst diverse audiences. The Director of Training will report to HRiA’s Managing Director of Health Equity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Management

• Oversee and coordinate a cross-disciplinary team of staff, consultants, and trainers to develop and deliver the REAL Training Program.
• Supervise and mentor multiple staff and consultants. For the REAL training, recruit, manage, and support a cadre of at least 20 consultant trainers, ensuring they are prepared and positioned to deliver training.
• Engage and negotiate with clients, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Assist in departmental planning, budgeting, decision-making, implementation, or evaluation at the discretion of the Managing Director.
• Communicate effectively, efficiently, and appropriately with team members and team leads, and the HRiA supervisor.
• Coordinate and participate in team meetings, in collaboration with project leads.

 Project Work

• Collaboratively conceptualize and support all aspects of the REAL Training Program (e.g., assessment, training, technical assistance, and continuous quality improvement).
• Oversee the systems and processes for implementing the training program, with attention to the experience of both trainers and training participants.
• Ensure training consultants are prepared and supported to deliver a quality training program for diverse, cross-sector city employees.
• Lead debrief sessions with and facilitate learning communities amongst trainers.
• Provide proactive support and feedback to training consultants to ensure high quality trainings are delivered with fidelity.
• Inform the development of the REAL training curriculum and related resources and processes.
• Collaborate on the development and delivery of a Training of Trainers.
• Lead trainings, on occasion.
• Lead and/or support data analysis and report writing.
• Coordinate and develop program reports and workplans.
• Support the work of the Policy and Practice Department by contributing to the development and implementation of projects and programs, developing and conducting training, and performing other supportive functions.
• Contribute technical skills and/or content expertise to other related HRiA projects and the organization, as appropriate or needed.

Thought Leadership

• Maintain and advance skills in management, supervision, training and facilitation, health and racial equity, and related content areas.
• Contribute to blogs, website content, and other communications efforts to share and promote organizational approaches, expertise, and learning.
• Present at conferences and events with senior staff, as appropriate.
• Suggest ideas/improvements in project and/or organizational processes and systems through participation in teams and committees.

 New Business Development

• Identify new partners and clients and cultivate existing relationships to further the organizations health and racial equity work.
• Write proposals and lead proposal development processes for relevant opportunities and contribute to other writing teams where appropriate.
• Work with the Managing Director of Health Equity and Policy and Practice staff to prepare scopes of work and budgets, as well as work with the Development Manager to prepare proposal for rebids or other new opportunities.

Typical work hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Additional evening and weekend hours are often required to fulfill the duties of this position.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of work duties that will be required in this position.  It is not intended to limit, or in any way modify, the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and contract work of staff under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties, not mentioned, that are of a similar level or difficulty.

Candidate Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10-12 years of professional experience working in community health and/or health and/or racial equity-focused efforts.
• Commitment to and understanding of racial equity and strong analysis of the root causes of inequities and how racism is a public health crisis.
• Extensive experience and skills in training development, delivery, and facilitation, particularly in the areas of racial equity.
• Experience and passion for facilitating racial equity conversations for diverse, multisector audiences with varied backgrounds and exposure to racial equity concepts and lived experiences.
• Strong supervision skills and the ability to connect well across a diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Ability to create support structures and provide constructive feedback to experienced racial equity trainers to ensure trainings are conducted with fidelity to the curriculum, with an eye toward continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to encourage, inspire, and mobilize others toward collective and strategic actions.
• Ability to cast a vision and think conceptually, balanced with the ability to be detail-oriented to support program and training logistics.
• Demonstrated maturity of judgement and integrity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to juggle many projects and tasks at once.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills, including communicating by video conference, phone, and/or in person (when needed) and ability to adjust style and messaging depending on the audience and medium.
• Ability to engage clients, and multisector and community-level stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, and hold partners accountable.
• Ability to work as part of a team, but also to work independently and take personal initiative to complete tasks.
• Keen attention to detail and a strong commitment to high-quality products, customer/client service, and team interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams).
• Proficiency in or capability of learning new software (e.g., Zoom, Google Suite – Google Slides, Notes, etc.).
• Ability to work virtually with a strong and stable internet connection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Flexibility and a sense of humor.

How to Apply:

HRiA is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced staff. The organization encourages multiple perspectives and experiences, supports a multicultural environment, and strives to hire and retain a diverse work force that reflects the populations we work with and the communities where we work. Diversity is a core value of HRiA resulting in culturally competent services, materials, resources, and programs. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through different backgrounds.

HRiA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

HRiA offers an attractive benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance, retirement plan, tax-deferred annuity, and generous vacation starting at four weeks.

To read more and apply: 

Director of Training

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POSITION: Chair of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences within the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

ORGANIZATION: Tulane University, Department of Environmental Health Sciences

Reporting to and working with the Dean, the Chair of Environmental Health Sciences will advance the distinguished reputation of the faculty, staff, and students within the department for excellence in research, teaching, and professional service. The Department Chair will also hold the Freeport-McMoran Endowed Chair in Environmental Policy. The successful candidate will be an established and recognized scholar, educator, and leader in a relevant field of study within environmental health sciences with a demonstrated potential for collaborative administrative leadership and a strong commitment to scholarship, education, and service. Responsibilities of the position include academic affairs, research administration and planning, student recruitment, enrollment, and career advising, faculty recruitment and mentoring, financial management, fundraising, and advancing the equity, diversity, and inclusion in the department, school, and university.

For more information, please visit the job posting: https://careers.insidehighered.com/job/2065122/chair-department-of-environmental-health-sciences/

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POSITION: Farm to Preschool (F2P) Culinary Educators

ORGANIZATION: The Healthy Eating Unit within the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention

The Healthy Eating Unit within the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention is seeking reliable and enthusiastic Farm to Preschool (F2P) Culinary Educators.

F2P Culinary Educators will work part time from April-September 2021 to provide virtual education and technical assistance at two childcare centers. F2P Culinary Educators will conduct education for childcare center children, families, staff, and community members. These positions are an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain experience and enhance their nutrition and culinary teaching skills.

Please see job descriptions posted: Culinary Educator.

To apply, send resume to the link in the posting.  Deadline to apply is February 22, 2021.

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POSITION: Various roles

ORGANIZATION: American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP)

Overview of Organization: 

American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP) is a national non-profit organization focused on empowering Muslim health professionals to advance public health, social justice, and civic engagement within their communities. Since the organization’s founding in 2004, AMHP members have been at the forefront of public health and policy issues. AMHP’s three core areas of focus are mental health, advocacy and professional development.

Mission: 

We are a non-profit organization bringing together and strengthening the impact of Muslim health professionals to improve the health and wellness of all Americans.

Vision:  

To be a leader in improving public health, through efforts inspired by the Islamic tradition

You do not have to be a health professional to join our dynamic team, but simply have a passion to promote civic engagement, public health and social justice.  

• Executive Director (Full-Time, Remote) – Please complete the form here to submit your application materials (resume, references and brief statement of interest).
• Grant Writer (Part-Time, Remote) – Please complete the form here to submit your application materials (resume, references and brief statement of interest).
• Health Policy & Advocacy Fellow (Full-Time, Remote, Based in DMV) – Please complete the form here to submit your application materials (resume, references and brief statement of interest).

Deadline: Sunday, February 28th, 2021

Position Descriptions: https://amhp.us/joinourteam/

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POSITION: Various Roles

ORGANIZATION: Veeva Systems

Veeva Systems is recruiting for two roles. Both roles are open to all majors – Business Related, Science-Related, Advertising / Marketing, Comp Sci and Math Students especially encouraged to apply.

• Analytics Service Associate
• Marketing Data Analyst

Join Info Session to Chat with Recruiter on Thur. Feb 18th @1pm

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Veeva-BC

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POSITION: Director/Sr. Director, Fund for Women & Girls

ORGANIZATION: Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF)

ABOUT US 

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) promotes philanthropy as a means to create change in Fairfield County, focusing on innovative and collaborative solutions to critical issues impacting the community. We foster a vital and inclusive community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. And we strive to close the opportunity gap in Fairfield County by eliminating disparities in income, education, employment, housing and health. 

Our work is guided by a commitment to five core values, which are diversity, equity, inclusion, collaboration and integrity. We are committed to fairness, racial equity and providing opportunity without bias. FCCF’s staff has a commitment to embrace all aspects of our values and to celebrate them in the pursuit of our mission. Individuals, families, corporations, and organizations can establish charitable funds or contribute to existing funds. FCCF is accredited with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations and has awarded over $316 million in grants to nonprofits in Fairfield County and beyond. 

THE POSITION OVERVIEW FCCF’s 

$19M Fund for Women & Girls is the largest women’s fund in New England. Established in 1998, the Fund for Women & Girls is also FCCF’s largest field of interest fund. The Director/Sr. Director of the Fund for Women & Girls executes FCCF’s long-term strategic plan for the Fund and day-to-day operations, grantmaking and asset development. The Director/Sr. Director also provides staff support and guidance to the Fund’s volunteer committees. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Develop, with FCCF’s CCIO and the Co-Chairs of the Fund, a programmatic strategy to support annual grantmaking, including creation of work plans, calendars, goals and budgets for each year; coordinate of the roles and responsibilities of staff and volunteers to achieve greater gender and racial equity for Fairfield County women and girls; provide support to the VP of Development to grow the assets of the Fund. 

Program Leadership 

• Provide strategic leadership for the Fund’s programs and grantmaking: 

o Identify unmet needs of women and girls in Fairfield County through nonprofit engagement; participation in local, state and national funder and issue groups; and commission of original research 

o Determine how to award the Fund’s grant dollars to best address those needs, working with a volunteer committee to implement a thorough grant review process, including solicitation of grant proposals from qualified organizations; analysis and prioritization of grant requests; site visits and recommendation of specific grants to the FCCF Board of Directors 

o Provide internal and external leadership for the Fund’s six-figure, signature investment

o Provide capacity-building support for the Fund’s grantees in partnership with the Manager of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, including determining and implementing processes for sharing best practices among grantees and other service providers and key stakeholders 

o Co-lead strategy and execution of the Fund’s advocacy and community engagement efforts in collaboration with the Director of Advocacy and Manager of Community Capacity Building o Design and execute innovative initiatives to increase grantee impact, providing grantee technical support as needed 

Organizational Leadership 

• Act as a senior leader on the Foundation’s Community Impact Team, mentoring and managing junior staff and colleagues and performing projects as needed to advance crosscutting work within the department: 

o Lead the Foundation’s overall strategy for its Field of Interest Funds, including potential oversight of the Immigrant Support Fund o Liaise with other FCCF Community Impact staff to connect the work of FWG and other FCCF programs areas 

o Represent the Community Impact department on organization-wide committees, task forces and projects as needed 

Development 

• Provide support for the Fund’s asset growth and development to the VP of Development: 

o Educate and engage key volunteers and donors, including professional working women as needed 

o Manage the planning and execution of the annual fundraising luncheon o Serve as relationship manager for select key donors by implementing individualized donor engagement plans to increase knowledge of and deepen relationship with the Fund and FCCF 

o Prepare annual written grant reports for key donors to the Fund o Provide relevant and timely information to the Marketing team for the annual report, web site, news releases, newsletters and printed materials 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

• Demonstrated ability in promoting the economic, educational, physical, emotional, and social growth of women and girls in Fairfield County or beyond applying a gender and race equity lens 
• Undergraduate degree in a related field; Master’s degree in related field preferred 
• Increasingly responsible experience in program management, design and evaluation, including a track record of launching and scaling high-impact initiatives 
• Significant staff and budget management experience 
• Interest in and experience providing staff support for volunteer committees 
• Experience reviewing and/or preparing grant proposals and reports 
• Advanced knowledge of the principles of equity and inclusion and professional experience implementing those principles programmatically or organizationally 
• Three to five years development experience, with proven track record raising five to six figure gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations 
• Experience leading or contributing to the success of large fundraising events 
• Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, computer, and project management skills 
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills 
• Proven ability to work as a self-starter and team player 
• Knowledge of community foundations a plus 
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel 
• Ability to travel to community sites throughout Fairfield County and CT 

FCCF respects diversity and accordingly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, disability or handicap, present or past history of mental disorder, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. We are dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to the recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, and benefits of applicants and employees.

Applications should go to: recruiting@fccfoundation.org

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POSITION: Brooklyn Communities Collaborative – Manager, Community Engagement

ORGANIZATION: Maimonides Medical Center

Background 

Maimonides Medical Center is Brooklyn’s premier specialty care teaching hospital. MMC pioneers medical breakthroughs, boasts state-of-the-art clinical and information technology, regularly wins awards from independent evaluators for the quality of the care it provides and is the largest teaching hospital in Brooklyn. MMC values compassionate, patient-centered care and focuses on employee participation and development.

The Maimonides Department of Population Health aims to improve the health of the Brooklyn community through transformation of the health care delivery system and the development of processes to support integration, coordination, and collaboration across a wide range of health and social services organizations. Through its Central Services Organization, the department provides support to primary care, care management, and community-based organizations through the management of Community Care of Brooklyn IPA, Brooklyn Health Home, and Brooklyn Communities Collaborative, consistent with the goals of the Delivery System Reform Improvement Payment Program (DSRIP). The Department of Population Health is also an academic hub supporting health services research, program evaluation, and the dissemination of new knowledge about integrated delivery systems. 

Brooklyn Communities Collaborative (BCC) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) umbrella organization that advances an anchor mission approach among health, education and labor institutions, CBOs, city and state government, and foundations. BCC’s mission is to create a Brooklyn where all communities are healthy, economically sound, culturally vibrant, and civically engaged. BCC’s strategy relies on four interrelated initiatives working together to achieve the overall mission: (1) Homes for Health is a public-private effort to expand housing stability as the foundation for health and well-being. BCC will help coordinate major City and State investments in planned supportive and affordable housing; (2) Citizen Share Brooklyn (CSB) will strengthen economic democracy and education to build health and wealth through workforce training, education programs, and incubation of worker-owned and minority/women-owned businesses to supply anchor institutions; (3) Caring Communities will provide coordinated care management to connect vulnerable Brooklynites to essential services; and (4) Strong Communities Fund will provide flexible funds and capacity building to strengthen CBOs working on priorities from the participatory action research and to produce strong civic infrastructure which then amplifies community-led voice and impact. 

Overview – Manager, Community Engagement 

Reporting to the Vice President, Policy and Strategy, the Manager, Community Engagement is responsible for engaging community partners in population health efforts. The Manager, Community Engagement will play a key role in managing a wide range of community engagement activities. A successful candidate will share our passion for advancing healthcare, our strong work ethic, and our dedication to engaging communities. 

Specific Responsibilities 

The specific responsibilities of the Manager, Community Engagement include: 

1. Serving as a key liaison to community-based organizations and fostering collaboration across Brooklyn. 
2. Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of community engagement programs. 
3. Monitoring community engagement and identifying opportunities to improve engagement over time. 
4. Leading BCC’s Strong Communities Fund, including participation in the Review Committee, management of relationships with grantees, grant agreements, and monitoring progress. 
5. Serving as primary staff person supporting the Community Action and Advocacy Workgroup, including formation of Committee agendas, materials, and follow up. 
6. Developing opportunities and overseeing the implementation of contracts with community-based organizations to participate in activities that support the creation of health and wealth in Brooklyn communities. 
7. Maintaining relationships with relevant elected and government officials. 
8. Managing Program Coordinator for Community Engagement. 

Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. 
• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in healthcare or community organizing experience required; experience and relationships in Brooklyn are strongly preferred.
• Other: Ability to use email, word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs; strong communication skills and ability to interact successfully with CEOs and other executive-level individuals, as well as with staff and stakeholders at all levels across the program; superior analytical abilities; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. 

Candidates from the local community will be viewed favorably. 

To apply for the position, please email your resume and cover letter to Shari Suchoff: ssuchoff@maimonidesmed.org. 

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POSITION: Brooklyn Communities Collaborative – Director, Economic Democracy 

ORGANIZATION: Maimonides Medical Center 

Background 

Maimonides Medical Center is Brooklyn’s premier specialty care teaching hospital. MMC pioneers medical breakthroughs, boasts state-of-the-art clinical and information technology, regularly wins awards from independent evaluators for the quality of the care it provides and is the largest teaching hospital in Brooklyn. MMC values compassionate, patient-centered care and focuses on employee participation and development. 

The Maimonides Department of Population Health aims to improve the health of the Brooklyn community through transformation of the health care delivery system and the development of processes to support integration, coordination, and collaboration across a wide range of health and social services organizations. Through its Central Services Organization, the department provides support to primary care, care management, and community-based organizations through the management of Community Care of Brooklyn IPA, Brooklyn Health Home, and Brooklyn Communities Collaborative, consistent with the goals of the Delivery System Reform Improvement Payment Program (DSRIP). The Department of Population Health is also an academic hub supporting health services research, program evaluation, and the dissemination of new knowledge about integrated delivery systems. 

Brooklyn Communities Collaborative (BCC) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) umbrella organization that advances an anchor mission approach among health, education and labor institutions, CBOs, city and state government, and foundations. BCC’s mission is to create a Brooklyn where all communities are healthy, economically sound, culturally vibrant, and civically engaged. BCC’s strategy relies on four interrelated initiatives working together to achieve the overall mission: 

(1) Homes for Health is a public-private effort to expand housing stability as the foundation for health and well-being. BCC will help coordinate major City and State investments in planned supportive and affordable housing; 

(2) Citizen Share Brooklyn (CSB) will strengthen economic democracy and education to build health and wealth through workforce training, education programs, and incubation of worker-owned and minority/women-owned businesses to supply anchor institutions; 

(3) Caring Communities will provide coordinated care management to connect vulnerable Brooklynites to essential services; and 

(4) Strong Communities Fund will provide flexible funds and capacity building to strengthen CBOs working on priorities from the participatory action research and to produce strong civic infrastructure which then amplifies community-led voice and impact. 

Overview – Director, Economic Democracy 

Reporting to the Executive Director of BCC, the Director, Economic Democracy is responsible for coordinating and advancing Citizen Share Brooklyn (CSB), the initiative to strengthen economic democracy and education to build health and wealth through workforce training, education programs, and incubation of worker-owned and minority/women-owned businesses to supply anchor institutions. The successful candidate will share our passion for working collaboratively to advance health and well-being across Brooklyn, strong work ethic, and have a demonstrated track record of executing multiple complex work streams simultaneously.

Specific Responsibilities 

The Director, Economic Democracy will be responsible to manage, coordinate and direct all day-to-day efforts to deliver on Citizen Share Brooklyn’s vision of economic opportunity, racial equity, and economic democracy, working in close coordination with other BCC initiatives. Specific responsibilities of the Director, Economic Democracy include: 

• Engaging key stakeholders in the healthcare industry, including employers, higher education, labor unions, and CBOs to launch the Health Enterprise Hub, a borough-wide regional health-focused workforce development and enterprise ecosystem to identify and meet the workforce needs of anchor institutions, and promote efforts to redirect the supply chain to benefit the local economy, particularly in Brooklyn neighborhoods historically challenged by structural economic inequality 
• Developing enterprises with a focus on MWBEs and worker-owned cooperatives to meet the needs of anchor institutions and to foster minority owned entrepreneurship within the local community, building of a detailed analysis of healthcare market and anchor procurement needs, the engagement of procurement officials to help identify priorities, and completion of a detailed market analysis 
• Developing a workforce training plan to meet the needs of anchor institutions and Hub businesses 
• Identifying relevant existing training opportunities with CUNY and other workforce development programs 
• Helping to secure funds by assisting engagement with potential funders and investors (e.g., philanthropy, union pension funds) 
• Coordinating with other BCC initiatives and CBOs to capitalize on possible synergies (e.g., connecting clients of Caring Communities to CSB programs and jobs) 
• Defining and implementing a measurement and learning agenda to inform strategic adjustments and assess progress 

Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and /or a Master’s degree in a degree in a relevant field (e.g., urban planning, business, public administration, economics, etc.) is preferred, or at least four years business experience as an owner /entrepreneur. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing teams or projects and broad sets of diverse stakeholders from within a structured organizational setting required 
• Knowledge of either healthcare supply chains and/or worker-owned cooperative development 
• Experience both channeling community voice into tangible action and working closely with senior decision-makers 
• Experience managing grants or investments from either the investee or investor side is preferred 
• Demonstrated business acumen (e.g., through previous experience incubating or growing successful businesses) 
• Close ties to Brooklyn communities directly affected by economic inequity 
• Superior analytical abilities; strong communications skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. 

To apply for the position, please email your resume and cover letter to Shari Suchoff: ssuchoff@maimonidesmed.org. 

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POSITION: Climate Change Local Assistance Manager

ORGANIZATION: Climate Change & Health Equity Section (CCHES) at the California Department of Public Health

We are looking to hire candidates who are passionate about climate change and health, racial justice, and working across sectors to advance health equity policy and planning!

Candidates from historically under-represented communities are highly encouraged to apply. CDPH has participated in the Government Alliance for Race and Equity (GARE) for four years, and is implementing its Racial and Health Equity Plan, addressing issues such as hiring, retention, workplace culture, recruitment pipelines, programs, polices, and more.

Application Deadline: February 19, 2021

The Climate Change Local Assistance Manager will lead a new Unit within the CDPH Climate Change & Health Equity Section (CCHES) to supervise staff positions providing technical assistance to California local health departments and tribes, along with carrying out program work supporting CDPH programs to incorporate climate change considerations into their health programs, plans, and policies, and communications. This position will be based in the CCHES Climate Change Local Assistance Unit of the CDPH Office of Health Equity. The position will be located in Richmond, CA (when we are no longer telecommuting due to COVID-19). There may be some continued opportunities to telework.

The position pays $6,124.00 – $7,608.00 per month.

HOW TO APPLY:

Step 1: Take the Exam

To be eligible for this position, you must first pass the civil servant exam for the “Staff Services Manager I (SSM I)” classification. Exams for this classification are continuously open and consists of an online training and experience questionnaire. View minimum qualifications and take the SSM I exam here >>

Step 2: Apply to the Position

Once you take and pass the SSM I exam, apply to the position here >>

Additional Upcoming Job Opportunities

CCHES anticipates posting two Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) positions in the near future, to support California Tribes and local health departments to prepare for and prevent the health impacts of climate change, improve social determinants of health, and meet existing health program objectives through engagement with climate change policy and planning. These positions will be based within the CCHES Climate Change Local Assistance Unit, and will be located in Richmond, CA (there may be opportunities to telework.).

Eligibility and Application Information

To be eligible for an HPS I position, you must take and pass the “exam” emailed to you in the form of a survey to assess your qualifications. To apply to take the survey, you send the application form and academic transcripts to CDPHExamUnit@cdph.ca.gov as described here. You must do this before the next exam cut-off date of March 9, 2021 if you are not already on the eligibility list. This process takes some time, so it’s best to start right away.

To be notified of when these positions are posted, please email climatechange@cdph.ca.gov to be added to our recruitment mailing list.

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POSITION: Various Positions

ORGANIZATION: Workers’ Dignity/Dignidad Obrera

Workers’ Dignity/Dignidad Obrera has two full time job openings: Development Manager and Operations/Communication Manager. We are a successful, 10-year-old multiracial, multilingual, multicampaign worker center in Nashville, TN. We are a member-led organization building worker power in Middle Tennessee through organizing and leadership development. Our main program areas include construction worker organizing (with a focus on health & safety!), participatory democracy projects, wage theft recovery, youth organizing summer school, and our community radio station. We are seeking applicants for the following positions: 

• Development Manager: The Development Manager brings strategic leadership and guidance on WD’s fundraising functions. Reporting to and working closely with the Co-Directors, the Development Manager is responsible for maintaining WD’s current grant portfolio, prospecting new foundation grants, and leading the expansion of our grassroots fundraising (including two semi-annual fund drives and an annual monthly sustainer campaign). The position includes grant writing, donor research, relationship building, managing the donor database and event planning. Salary: $55,000
  
• Operations & Communications Manager: The Operations and Communications Manager oversees daily operations including finances, database management, supporting project management, government compliance, technology, and office management. They also oversee communications. The Operations Manager reports to the Co-Directors. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Salary: $50,000

The full job descriptions are available on our website. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and positions are open until filled.

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POSITION: Communications Manager

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Institute, Together Toward Health

The Public Health Institute is hiring a communications manager for a new COVID-response initiative, Together Toward Health. The salary range is $83,000-$103,000 FTE (see description, can potentially flex as full or part time).

TTH is a high-visibility $20m initiative funded by some of the country’s largest philanthropic organizations; the project uses an equity/justice lens to provide grant assistance to existing CBOs in some of California’s most COVID impacted communities, so that trusted voices and networks and be mobilized to prevent COVID, provide jobs within communities, and help folks access vaccinations. This week one of our funded CBOs  brought vaccinations directly to 1750 farmworkers right in their communities.

 The full job description is here and is on a very quick turnaround to hire so I’d recommend getting applications in ASAP. 

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POSITION: Various roles

ORGANIZATION: HealthHIV

Due to expanded programming and new funding, HealthHIV seeks outstanding applicants in the following categories for the positions listed below:

• Project Management
• Capacity Building
• E-learning
• Research and Evaluation
• Graphic Design

Applications are due Friday, February 26, 2021.

For more info and to apply: https://healthhiv.org/about/job-opportunities/