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POSITION: Vaccine for All Corps
ORGANIZATION: Workforce1 Career Center System operated by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
In his recent State of the City address, Mayor de Blasio announced the Vaccine for All Corps, an effort to bring good jobs to 2,000 New Yorkers supporting vaccination efforts across the five boroughs. We are excited to announce that hiring for the first of these positions is now live at nyc.gov/vaccinejobs!
Recruitment for Vaccine for All Corps jobs is led by the Workforce1 Career Center System operated by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), targeting candidates from the communities hit hardest by COVID-19. No healthcare experience is required for many of these positions, which include roles in site management, operations, and client services, in addition to clinical roles.
Interested jobseekers should visit nyc.gov/vaccinejobs to fill out an interest form to begin the screening process with SBS Workforce1 staff.
Jobseeker FAQ:
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/sbs/downloads/pdf/careers/vaccineforallcorps-jobseeker-faq.pdf
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POSITION: Communications Director
ORGANIZATION: Stand Up America
Stand Up America, a progressive digital-first advocacy 501(c)(4) organization based in New York. Stand Up America celebrates diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, class, ability, life experiences, and background. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer–women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stand Up America’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is key to our mission of building a more representative democracy and reforming a political system that has given white, wealthy Americans a louder voice and more power than Black, Indigenous, and people of color for far too long.
We currently have a job opening for a Communications Director. Here is the job listing on our website and here is where interested candidates can apply.
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POSITION: Multiple continuous openings for Industrial Hygienist and Safety & Health positions across the state
ORGANIZATION: Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries
The Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries has multiple continuous openings for Industrial Hygienist and Safety & Health positions across the state. Please post the links below to share on the to your University’s career website.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2875875/li-industrial-hygienist-3-kennewick
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POSITION: Various Positions
ORGANIZATION: The Washington State Department of Health
Equity and Social Justice Manager/Advisor (WMS Band 2) – Seven Positions
Washington State – Multiple Locations
Application review begins on March 22, 2021
Equity and Social Justice Manager/Advisor (WMS Band 2) – Seven Positions
Washington State – Multiple Locations
The Equity and Social Justice Manager/Advisor will develop, lead and oversee the implementation of agency initiatives to promote diversity, inclusion, cultural humility, equity, and social justice. They provide consultation and guidance to DOH divisions, offices, and programs on these issues and oversee alignment with the agency’s commitment and approach on these issues. Your work will impact policies, processes, programs, and decisions that protect and improve the health of people in Washington State, particularly those that are disproportionately impacted and historically marginalized.
Our ideal candidate is a team player, has a driving passion for equity and social justice, a commitment to collaboration across the agency with external partners, and holds themselves accountable to the community. They are a holistic thinker and can see both the big picture and the detail level, moving comfortably between larger policy and systems issues to the details that drive inequities at a micro-level.
Currently, these positions may be located anywhere within Washington State. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected. When approved to return, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance, including telework and reporting to the Tumwater, Washington duty station for work activities, if needed. Additionally, it is expected the ESJ Manager/Advisor positions will occasionally travel to attend community or partner meetings once it is safe to do so.
The Washington State Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce.
Learn more and apply today! Application review begins on March 22, 2021, and will be ongoing after that.
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POSITION: Research Assistants
ORGANIZATION: Empower Lab
Interested in joining the Empower Lab team?
Our application cycle is officially open for Research Assistants starting this summer! Applications are due Monday, March 29th at 11:59 PM EST. See the flyer below for details on how to apply, and visit our website for more information on the lab. Please note the lab’s operations are fully remote but we expect applicants to have some tie be it through work or school to New York City.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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POSITION: Various roles
ORGANIZATION: Weill Cornell Medicine
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Campaign Associate
- Prospect Research Coordinator
- PO Healthcare Provider Marketing Coordinator
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POSITION: Technical Assistance Coach (TAP-in)
ORGANIZATION: Cicatelli Associates Inc (CAI)
CAI, a training, technical assistance and research-to-practice nonprofit organization, is seeking a highly motivated professional for the full-time position of Technical Assistance Coach to work with CAI’s Technical Assistance Provider – innovation network (TAP-in). The position is based in CAI’s NYC Office.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The TAP-in provides cross-cutting and tailored technical assistance (TA) to 47 jurisdictions (i.e., health departments) across the nation who are funded by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) to design and implement locally tailored plans to improve access to treatment, foster retention in services, and achieve durable viral suppression for people living with HIV as part of the nation’s plan to End the HIV Epidemic (EHE). The TA Coach reports to the TAP-in Regional TA Lead and, using a practice facilitation coaching model and phased implementation approach, is responsible for working with a team of experts to provide and/or coordinate the provision of tailored TA for up to 8 RWHAP jurisdictions to foster strengthening and implementation of their local EHE plans. Key activities are summarized below.
MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to):
- Establish mutually agreed upon jurisdiction-specific TA plan and update annually
- Identify, engage, and coordinate partner resources to support implementation of the TA plan
- Provide pro-active and regularly scheduled coaching, grounded in process and outcome data, to foster implementation of the agreed upon TA plan
- In collaboration with TAP-in Research and Evaluation Lead and TAP-in partners, support jurisdictions in establishing data dashboards and systems to collect and use data to monitor progress in implementation and impact of jurisdiction EHE plans
- Plan and convene annual site visits with each assigned jurisdiction
- Document all TA encounters and activities and participate, as needed, in reporting
- Administer formal mid-course (Year 3) assessment of assigned jurisdictions to assess progress in implementation of EHE plan and adapt TAP plan and approach based on findings
- On a continuous basis, share with CAI TAP-in leadership and the Regional TA Leads key observations from their communications and activities with the jurisdictions to inform the TAP-IN CQI process
- In addition to providing direct TA, the TA Coach will facilitate linkage to jurisdictions to:
- Existing resources to support implementation of plans
- Expert TAP-in TA pool to provide individualized and specialized TA
- Opportunities to participate in TAP-in learning communities, webinars, peer-to-peer support, and to TAP-in resources
- Opportunities to disseminate their successes and lessons learned broadly
- Working with the TA providers/partners, other TAP-in staff and jurisdictions, support a feedback process on the provision of TA
- Participate in development/training opportunities to build capacity to implement the practice facilitation coaching model
- Other duties as necessary/assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS:
This is an advanced level position that requires expertise in HIV and/or mental health, as well as experience providing technical assistance in a public health arena. Summary of requirements is provided below.
- Master’s degree in related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Knowledgeable and skilled in delivering coaching to adults in a professional environment
- Minimum of 2 years of experience providing technical assistance in a public health arena
- Strong training and presentation skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in approach to training and technical assistance techniques
- Experience and/or knowledgeable about coaching staff to achieve performance improvement
- Experience training multidisciplinary staff who work in a health care setting
- Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to multi-task/manage multiple projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
HOW TO APPLY:
CAI offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits and working conditions. For immediate consideration, email your cover letter (including salary range interest) and resume with the subject line
Technical Assistance Coach (TAP-in) to employment@caiglobal.org
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POSITION: Associate or Full Professor in Epidemiology
ORGANIZATION: Rutgers School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
The School of Public Health invites applications for a tenure/tenure track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Epidemiology. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program, contribute to the teaching mission, and mentor MPH and doctoral students, and actively engage with the communities we serve, directed by the following mission: To advance health and well-being and prevent disease throughout New Jersey, the United States, and the world, by preparing students as public health leaders, scholars, and practitioners; conducting public health research and scholarship; engaging collaboratively with communities and populations; and actively advocating for policies, programs, and services through the lens of equity and social justice.
Qualified candidate should have a PhD or equivalent in epidemiology or a related discipline, a demonstrated record of significant extramurally funded research, high quality teaching and mentorship, and a commitment to community engagement, diversity, inclusion and social justice. The ideal candidate will enhance our epidemiological core and complement or deepen our current department strengths, including but not limited to Chronic and Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Clinical Epidemiology, Nutrition Epidemiology, Social Epidemiology, and Modern Epidemiological Methods that advance health equity.
Rutgers is a leading national research university and New Jersey’s preeminent public institution of higher education. Rutgers is comprised of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rutgers University-Newark, Rutgers University-Camden, and arching over all three locations, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Rutgers is located at the center of the Boston to Washington, DC corridor, with access to New York, Philadelphia, and the Atlantic Ocean beaches within an hour.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Please submit the following at the link below:
- Cover letter addressing candidate’s qualifications
- Research statement
- Statement of teaching philosophy and interests
- Curriculum vitae
- Complete contact information for five (5) reference
Please apply online to: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/128270
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POSITION: Organizer and Lead Organizer roles
ORGANIZATION: 32BJ Fast Food campaign
Linked here are the Organizer and Lead Organizer job postings on Union Jobs Clearinghouse.
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POSITION: Health Promotion Associate Professor
ORGANIZATION: The Department of Sociomedical Sciences (SMS) at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health
The Department of Sociomedical Sciences (SMS) at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health is seeking applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the Associate Professor level. We particularly seek applications from social and behavioral scientists teaching and conducting research in public health promotion and practice in areas such as health equity, social determinants of health, structural racism, substance use, mental health, food systems and climate change. Within these areas, approaches focusing on program evaluation, community partnerships, and health communication are welcome. We are seeking applicants interested in academic program leadership. As a campus with a continually growing diverse student body, we strongly encourage applications from underrepresented faculty and individuals with a commitment to mentoring under-represented students in public health.
Candidates should have experience and training in public health and/or the social and behavioral sciences. Outstanding teaching and experience in academic administration are also a priority. The candidate would have a leadership role in the educational endeavors of the department, likely including the MPH program.
Successful candidates will be expected to direct a School-wide Health Promotion Certificate and teach graduate-level health promotion courses. Possible courses include Program Evaluation, Intervention Design, Health Literacy, Public Health Theories, or Social and Economic Determinants of Health. The selected candidate is expected to have or to demonstrate potential to obtain local or national funding for their research. We are particularly interested in highly motivated individuals with program management and interpersonal skills to lead and sustain diverse academic teams. A doctoral degree in social or behavioral science or related field (DrPH, PhD, ScD, EdD) is required.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Situated in one of the greatest universities and medical centers in the world, the Mailman School of Public Health is recognized as a global leader in addressing critical and complex public health issues affecting New Yorkers, the nation, and the world. SMS (https://www.mailman.columbia.edu/academics/departments/sociomedical-sciences) has a distinguished history as a premier social sciences department in a school of public health. Since the department was founded over 50 years ago, SMS faculty members have analyzed the broad social/structural, historical, cultural, and political contexts that shape health, and we have engaged in teaching, advocacy, and community partnerships that advance public health policy and practice. We invite scholars who are interested in contributing to an active and vibrant community of public health scholars with various social and behavioral science backgrounds. Interested individuals should submit curriculum vitae, cover letter with statement of qualifications including academic administration experience, statement of research, statement of teaching philosophy, and teaching evaluations.
Applicants should submit all documents electronically through Columbia University’s academic jobs site: https://pa334.peopleadmin.com/postings/7261 Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity in all of its many facets and meanings.
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POSITION: Social Work Supervisor
ORGANIZATION: Educational Alliance
Read about the role and apply here.
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POSITION: Manager of Health Policy
ORGANIZATION: New York Immigration Coalition
See below for a position for a Manager of Health Policy at the New York Immigration Coalition. Here is the direct link: https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/6294353af828433da6f8bc7fe2615f05-manager-of-health-policy-the-new-york-immigration-coalition-new-york
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POSITION: Research Scientists
ORGANIZATION: The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), located in Albany, New York
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), located in Albany, New York, is currently seeking to fill Research Scientist positions. This exciting opportunity is located within the DCJS Office of Justice Research and Performance (OJRP). DCJS conducts research in a wide range of areas and works closely with agency program staff on projects related to violent crime reduction, evidence based policing, probation and reentry, alternatives to incarceration, juvenile and youth justice, and criminal history records. Research will include the study of youth behavior, adult criminal behavior, court case processing and sentencing, the impact of programming and treatment on behavior, reoffending, and desistence from crime and criminogenic factors. Research will also evaluate the impact of major legislative changes, such as bail reform and raising the age of criminal responsibility.
Further details can be found in the vacancy announcement: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=85078
Research Scientist 1 and Research Scientist 2 positions are available. The current salary ranges for these positions are $56,604 – $71,980 for Research Scientist 1, SG-18, and $69,603 – $88,124 for Research Scientist 2, SG-22. The Division of Criminal Justice Services will determine which position level an applicant is eligible for.
Please forward this vacancy announcement to anyone you think may be interested.
Applications are due by April 2, 2021.
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POSITION: Plentiful Field Staff, Pantry Adoption Specialist
ORGANIZATION: United Way of New York City (UWNYC) / Plentiful
Position Title: Plentiful Field Staff, Pantry Adoption Specialist
Reports to: Plentiful Field, Project Manager
Time period: March 29, 2021 to June 30, 2021
Compensation: $30 per hour/ minimum 20 hours per week.
Organization Summary: United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is a nonprofit mobilizing people and organizations to eradicate barriers and create opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers. We envision caring communities in which all individuals and families have access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives. For our 80+ year history, the heart of our work at UWNYC has and will continue to be about equity and justice. Our work uniquely centers around breaking down the systemic barriers that disproportionally set up communities of color with less opportunity for education, job training, food access, healthcare and essential services that empower self-sufficiency. All our work is done in alignment with our mission to mobilize communities to break down barriers and build opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers for the benefit of all. These efforts include research, collaboration, capacity-building, direct service, and resources in the areas of racial equity and justice, health equity, and workforce development. We are focused on building a healthy, strong, and self-sufficient community where all New Yorkers can thrive.
Field staff will be primarily responsible for recruiting, training, and driving adoption of a client centered technology application designed to make emergency food service more accessible, dignified and efficient. Field staff will be responsible for guiding pantries to adoption through mix of virtual and onsite trainings and coaching sessions to increase registration and first service within two months of initial contact.
Primary Purpose and Overall Objective of the Job: Field staff will be primarily responsible for establishing relationships with food pantry staff and volunteers and driving the adoption of an easy to use technology application designed to make emergency food service more efficient and dignified for people using food pantries. The technology will be deployed at additional food pantries across NYC during spring 2021.
Description of services to be provided:
Field staff will be responsible for guiding pantries to adopting new technology through a mixture of virtual and onsite trainings and coaching sessions. Field staff will be the direct link from the office-based/remote staff to the pantries. Field staff will need to communicate on-the-ground perspectives and challenges to the office staff while communicating technical information and how-to strategies to staff and volunteers in the field. Field staff work will enable us to reach an additional 60+ pantries, disseminate best practices more quickly, and reach a critical mass of pantries that help will drive city-wide adoption of the technology.
Field staff shall undertake the following responsibilities:
- Maintain a rollout work plan for their pantry cohort, updating pantry progress daily while in the field through the use of mobile technology
- Report formally on a rolling basis to the Plentiful team about progress and any obstacles to successful implementation
- Build capacity at pantries in their cohort to use the technology by:
- Developing a deep understanding of the applications interface, newest features, and the benefits for the pantries who use the technology
- Supporting pantries to register and create accounts on the platform
- Working with pantry staff and volunteers to obtain Wi-Fi, hardware, and printed materials and other resources
- Working with clients to register on the technology to accelerate check-in at their pantries of choice
- Providing virtual and/or on-site capacity building and technical assistance during rollout
- Monitor and communicate with cohort pantries to ensure their ongoing success
Essential Skills and Requirements
- Understanding the socio-economic factors that contribute to hunger and the multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment at pantry distribution points is strongly desired.
- Light technology skills (using apps in the field for reporting, training computer/smartphone novices to use smart phone/web apps) are required. Deep technology skills are not required, but a passion for innovative social technology is a must.
- Knowledgeable about community-based organizations, community nutrition, food safety, food service, and hunger as they relate to New York City residents. Have professional or academic experience in any of the above topics.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week from April 2021 to June 2021
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as assigned.
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to kody@pointsurconsulting.com with “Plentiful Field Staff Temp Position” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls or faxes will be accepted.
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POSITION: Program Manager – Research & Training
ORGANIZATION: The Praxis Project
The Praxis Project is excited to accept applications for Program Manager – Research & Training! This new position supports Praxis’ growing portfolio of technical assistance, training, research, and evaluation engagements. This position requires the ability to have both a theoretical and a practical understanding of the role of basebuilding community organizing to build power to improve health, justice and racial equity.
This is a remote position. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), exempt, fully benefits-eligible remote position, and paid an annual salary set based on experience, qualifications, and local cost of living where the final candidate is based. The estimated base salary for this position is $65,000-$70,000 per year. Salaries for candidates located in Oakland, elsewhere the central San Francisco Bay Area, or other similarly high cost of living areas will include a cost of living supplement and therefore will be higher than this base.
To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for this position as well as your resume or CV together as a single attachment to careers@thepraxisproject.org with the title Program Manager in the subject line. Please also include how you heard about this opportunity and where you are based. Please apply by April 25th as we will begin reviewing applications on April 26th. Please, no phone calls. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications unfortunately we do not have the capacity to respond to questions from individual applicants. If the position seems like a fit, go ahead and apply!
Please view the description for details.
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POSITION: Partner Program Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations, WorkWell NYC
WorkWell NYC seek a Partner Program Assistant to provide programmatic support for a variety of worksite wellness initiatives that aim to improve the health and well-being of City of New York employees.
WorkWell NYC is a worksite wellness initiative that focuses on improving the health and productivity of the City’s workforce of over 370,000 employees. WorkWell NYC’s core mission is to create workplaces that engage and empower employees to live healthy, active lifestyles and to provide health and well-being services, programs, and resources for employees and their families. To achieve this goal, WorkWell NYC develops and implements programming across 4 key areas: healthy eating, physical activity, mental well-being, and preventative health behaviors. Some of WorkWell NYC’s current initiatives include physical activity challenges, a worksite flu shot campaign, and chronic disease prevention programming.
The WorkWell NYC Partner Program Assistant will support program development and implementation, create promotional materials, and track program outcomes. The position will be based at the partner site, Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), with which WorkWell NYC works closely. The position will begin as soon as possible and requires the candidate to work 20-25 hours per week, with a minimum commitment through December, 2021. The position is compensated, with potential to extend the position will be based on performance. The position is currently remote, with the potential to move back to in-office based on guidance by the agency (ACS and OLR) as well as the City. Candidates may send their resume and cover letter via email to Victoria Good, victoria.good@olr.nyc.gov, using the subject heading “WorkWell NYC Partner Program Assistant”.
Projects and Responsibilities
Projects and responsibilities can be shaped by personal interests and skills, but will include:
- Researching innovative and effective workplace wellness programming in relevant topic areas
- Developing educational materials to promote health and well-being
- Working with program staff to support successful implementation of workplace programs (i.e. physical activity challenges, flu vaccination clinics, and chronic disease prevention)
- Compiling and summarizing data
- Supporting the WorkWell NYC team at special events, as needed
- Strategizing ways to promote engagement among City employees at the Partner site and all associated offices
- Making site visits to assist with program implementation
- Other program support, as assigned
The ideal Partner Program Assistant will:
- Have previous experience with public health program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
- Have a strong skill set in communications (flyer design, writing, etc.)
- Be a self-starter, with attention to detail
- Be flexible and able to balance multiple assignments
- Be energetic, enthusiastic, and creative