Job postings as of March 31, 2021

POSITION: New York Organizer

ORGANIZATION: Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI)

The Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI) is a racial justice and migrant rights organization which engages in education, advocacy, and cross-cultural alliance-building in order to strengthen a national movement to end racism, criminalization, and economic disenfranchisement in African American and Black immigrant communities. New York is a city shaped by the Great Migration, a historic hub for progressive movements and grassroots organizing and home to a rapidly growing and diverse population of West African, Latin American and Caribbean immigrants.  As a progressive leader in the fight for immigrant rights and racial justice,  BAJI has a number of initiatives that seek to mobilize and build power for Black communities in New York and the BAJI Organizing Committee.  

Position Description:

The BAJI New York City Organizer will be responsible for implementing the BAJI strategic plan in consultation with BAJI staff, BAJI Organizing Committee members, and strategic partners in New York City.  She/he/they will show leadership and commitment to BAJI guiding principles, framework, analysis and implementation methods.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in local, state, and regional immigrant rights and racial justice coalitions and campaigns
• Coordinate local, state, and regional BAJI campaigns, events, public education, trainings and other activities
• Recruit local BAJI Organizing Committee members and hold monthly Organizing Committee meetings
• Outreach to, engage, educate and mobilize local Black immigrants, including youth, community leaders and directly impacted individuals 
• Outreach to, engage, educate, and work alongside Black elected officials, Black leaders and Black grassroots organizers in support of immigrant rights, racial justice and human rights
• Outreach to local, state, and regional immigrant rights organizations and leaders
• Provide/facilitate education for migrant justice, racial justice, human rights, and labor groups about issues affecting Black immigrants and Black Americans
• Engage in public speaking and facilitation of groups in support of BAJI’s mission and objectives
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as required by the position and as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• Highly professional, organized, and self-motivated
• Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Dedication and ability to work flexible hours
• Knowledge of current immigration and racial justice issues, and local, state, and regional organizations and agencies
• Very analytical and strong knowledge of legislative process (local, county, state)
• More than 3 years of relevant experience working on immigrant and refugee community issues. Experience as an organizer in the immigrants rights movement is preferred, but not required
• Excellent writing, analytical, public speaking, meeting facilitation, organizing skills and organizing background required 
• Strong communication and computer skills required
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse staff and with diverse communities 
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple, complex tasks
• Multi-lingual capacity a plus, but not required.

Salary commensurate with experience. BAJI offers a generous benefits package. 

BAJI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran or active military service member status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@baji.org 

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POSITION: Policy Analyst

ORGANIZATION: The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment (BADUPCT) in conjunction with The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH)

The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment (BADUPCT) in conjunction with The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is seeking a full-time Policy Analyst to join our team. BADUPCT works to reduce morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and other drug use among New Yorkers. To accomplish this goal, BADUPCT contracts and oversees treatment, harm reduction, recovery and support services; develops policy; conducts and disseminates surveillance and epidemiology and program evaluation; develops and disseminates treatment and management guidelines; develops and implements public health initiatives; engages in public and provider outreach and education; and promotes community interagency collaboration.

Candidates must possess exceptional interpersonal and research skills; have strong working knowledge of the intersections between drug policy, criminal justice policy, and structural racism, and how policy reform can advance health equity, strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to read, interpret, and synthesize public health research, policy literature, and legislation, laws, and regulations for a variety of audiences; be a strategic thinker with interest in researching policies and practices that support public health solutions to overdose and reducing drug-related morbidity and mortality; and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Under the direction of the Director of Policy and Communications with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, the Policy Analyst will perform the following tasks:

• Assists with and conducts assigned research, literature reviews, investigations and analysis of federal, state, and local legislation and regulations to advance the health and well-being of people who use drugs.
• Drafts legal and regulatory decision memos and recommends positions on proposed legislation or regulations.
• Prepares policy briefs, reports, and position memos.
• Prepares materials including talking points for the Assistant Commissioner and others for hearing testimony, briefings, and trainings.
• Systematically tracks and summarizes state, local, and federal legislation and regulations relevant to the health of people who use drugs to keep Bureau staff informed of developments.
• Tracks state and federal legislative agenda and summarizes key points and policy implications.
• Stays abreast of developments in drug policy research and positions of key stakeholders and advocacy organizations.
• Works with staff across the Bureau in helping to manage the transitions from research to policy development to program implementation.
• Meets regularly with Policy unit staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science plus
• One year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science plus
• Three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above.
• All candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Policy research in harm reduction
  • Alcohol Policy
  • Drug Policy
  • Criminal justice
  • Governmental or legislative affairs
• Experience with communities most impacted by the overdose epidemic, the War on Drugs, and related laws and policies, especially with communities of color most impacted by the criminal justice system.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and your resume with your application on our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. RFMH offers its own excellent benefits package and is a minority, women, disabled, veteran EEO employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

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POSITION: Domestic Violence Program Administrator 2 (M-1) 

ORGANIZATION: NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

Here is the Domestic Violence Program Administrator 2 vacancy announcement and a link to the posting at https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=85115.

As noted in the job description, “Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the incumbent will be responsible for oversight of the agency’s financial portfolio and of the overall administrative functions of the office. Additionally, the position is responsible for the supervision of administrative staff and for correspondence with regulatory authorities including the Division of Budget and the Office of the State Comptroller as a means to accomplish Agency funding objectives and responsibilities.”

On-behalf of OPDV, our goal is to attract the best talent and recruit individuals that will enhance organizational diversity and, ultimately, the effectiveness of the agency.  

The position is non-competitive and is based in Albany, NY. The deadline to apply is April 2, 2021.

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POSITION: Program Coordinator 

ORGANIZATION: Reproductive Health Access Project

Reports to: Director of Programs and Evaluation

The Reproductive Health Access Project mobilizes, trains, and supports clinicians to make reproductive health care accessible to everyone in the United States. We connect, develop, and support clinicians to become effective leaders promoting reproductive freedom. We develop practical, evidence-based, patient-centered clinical tools and resources that set a clinical standard in the U.S. and are used widely around the world. Our clinical training programs develop primary care clinicians who provide, advocate for, and teach full-spectrum reproductive health care. Our technical assistance programs creatively address barriers to providing high-quality abortion, contraception, and management of early pregnancy loss care in primary care settings. Through our national organizing and mobilizing, we are building a movement to change the way reproductive health care is provided.

Role:

You are a critical team member providing logistical and programmatic support to the organization’s efforts to plan, implement, and evaluate effective strategies to expand access to abortion, contraception, and early pregnancy loss care. You provide support to the Clinical Committee to ensure the organization’s patient education, clinical tools, and resources are patient-centered and reflect the latest clinical evidence. You will have primary responsibility for maintaining the tools and resources on the organization’s website and will help ensure maximum usability. You also provide programmatic and logistical support to the Reproductive Health Care and Advocacy Fellowship. You are deeply detail-oriented, independent, and organized.

Throughout all of your work, the Program Coordinator will apply the organization’s values.

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

ORGANIZATIONAL LOGISTIC SUPPORT

1. Maintain the organization’s website, particularly clinical landing pages, programmatic landing pages, and the home page.
2. Coordinate the sale of all clinical tools and resources materials.
3. Monitor potential conferences and abstract-submission opportunities that RHAP can participate in each year.
4. Utilize google analytics to support assessing usage, usability, and impact of RHAP website.
5. Manage the monthly collection of key organizational data to support assessing our work.
6. Support the Director of Programs and Evaluation as needed.

PATIENT EDUCATION RESOURCES AND CLINICAL TOOLS

1. Completes edits and updates to patient education resources, clinical tools, and workshop presentations.
2. Conducts activities related to field testing new resources and translations with the Director of Programs and Evaluation’s supervision (identifying field testers, collecting responses, communicating with designer, inputting edits).
3. Input and send out monthly Contraceptive Pearl Newsletter via EveryAction and website.
4. Maintain updated resources and documents on website.
5. Coordinate with the Network Organizer to submit appropriate educational workshop materials to CME and CNE accrediting bodies.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND ADVOCACY FELLOWSHIP

1. Coordinate logistics of annual Fellowship recruitment and selection.
2. Review candidate applications for completion and fulfillment of requirements and invite candidates to schedule interviews.
3. Vet and approve access to secure Fellowship recruitment webpage.
4. Maintain and update Fellowship website and promotional materials.
5. Provide logistical support for virtual seminars and any virtual or in-person meetings.
6. Facilitate Fellow’s application to Leadership Training Academy.
7. Assist with logistics of coordinating sites’ grants.

Other duties, as assigned

Job Characteristics

• Demonstrates technical competence to perform all aspects of the job.
• Accepts responsibility for all job duties and meets commitments. Takes ownership of job responsibilities and for professional behavior in the workplace.
• Works well with staff/volunteers to achieve organizational objectives. Works efficiently and cooperatively with others. Is willing to work collaboratively with others in an affirming manner and consistently with organizational values.
• Demonstrates ability to represent RHAP with courtesy, tact, sensitivity, and efficiency when interacting with allies, donors, partners. Is responsive to their needs and takes appropriate responsibility for resolving problems. Employee’s ability to work in an affirming manner and consistently with organizational values.
• Produces quality of work in an efficient and/or cost-effective manner.
• Anticipates what needs to be done and does it, willing and able to take appropriate risks, looks for ways to do things better.
• Plans and organizes own work; uses resources, including time, effectively and efficiently; sets appropriate priorities. Has a willingness to accept and try new ideas and suggestions. Adapts to new methods or conditions.
• Resolves work problems and makes appropriate decisions quickly and accurately within scope of responsibility. Knows when to seek supervisory guidance to resolve problems.
• Expresses ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing; listens well, shares work related information and seeks feedback.

Job Qualifications

Community Familiarity: Experience or interest in working and/or learning to work with primary care, reproductive health, rights, and justice communities, as well as an understanding of the dynamics between these communities.

Project Management: Experience in working with others to plan and execute projects, events, or initiatives.

Self-direction: Takes initiative in what can sometimes feel like chaotic or ambiguous environments, and motivated to figure out solutions instead of waiting for directions. You are detail-oriented, patient, highly organized, and follow-through on all your responsibilities. You are a fast learner and responsive, and you work quickly and collaboratively.

Communications: Strong overall written and oral presentation skills, and the ability to communicate with people of various backgrounds and experiences. Is a good listener and communicates their thoughts clearly.

Knowledge: Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Canva, Zoom, Photoshop, Illustrator, and WordPress. Experience using Google Analytics and EveryAction is desirable.

Resilience: Able to withstand working in an organization exposed to biased, anti-abortion/reproductive rights beliefs and incidents from external sources.

Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work as an integral part of a team of hard-working, energetic professionals, taking input from a variety of assertive colleagues.

Prioritization and Detail Orientation: Ability to set and meet goals, prioritize, plan, manage, and complete work on deadline and in optimum quality. Responds to constantly shifting daily events and priorities with strategic thinking, planning, humor, and enthusiasm.

Commitment to Reproductive Justice: An understanding of and commitment to issues affecting the reproductive health/rights/justice community, as well as an understanding of racism, classism, and other systems of interconnected oppressions is critical.

Language Ability: Ability to communicate effectively in English is required; fluency in languages other than English is a plus.

Work Hours & Compensation

This is a full-time, non-exempt remote position that involves travel at times. The salary is $48,000.  Benefits include 20 days of paid time off a year, 10 sick/personal days, 8 paid holidays, employer-covered health and dental insurance, health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, professional development, and retirement benefits. Start date: beginning of May.

The Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all applicants, regardless of race, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, ability, religion, national origin, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, and HIV status. In addition to federal law requirements, RHAP complies with applicable New York State and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

People of color, LGBTQ individuals, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is required to sit and use a computer for a large majority of working hours.
• Occasional in and out-of-state travel to conferences and meetings may be required.
• The employee may be required to work outside for programmatic duties such as tabling.
• This position is full-time, with the employee’s regular full-time schedule to be approved by the supervisor.
• The employee will occasionally be asked to work evening and weekend hours for special program events or as necessary.
• Smoke- and drug (illegal or recreational)-free environment.
• Some work at off-site locations may be required; RHAP aims for accessibility in any off-site location that we have control of, but some of them may not be fully accessible.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners. The employee is regularly required to communicate effectively via computer, via phone, and in person.

During the pandemic all staff members are working remotely.

Application Instructions

Send cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and a short writing sample to hr@reproductiveaccess.org. In your cover letter, please let us know where you heard about this position. Indicate “Program Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications are due by April 2nd. Only complete applications will be reviewed. No phone, email, or fax inquires.

The Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on any non-merit factor and is committed to an equitable workplace where everyone is treated as a respected and valued member of the team. In fact, RHAP actively seeks to build and maintain a diverse staff with regard to race, sex, gender identity, age, ability, religion, national origin or sexual orientation. In addition to Federal law requirements, RHAP complies with applicable New York State and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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POSITION: Vaccine for All Corps

ORGANIZATION: The City of New York

Vaccine for All Corps is Hiring

The City will hire 2,000 New Yorkers to work on City-run vaccination efforts as part of the Vaccine for All Corps. No healthcare experience is required for many positions, which include roles in site management, operations, and client services, in addition to clinical roles.

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/careers/careers.page 

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POSITION: Two Teaching Roles

ORGANIZATION: HMS MEDscience 

HMSMEDscience is a high school biology course that inspires students to learn and love science. The students all say this course is transformative – We partner with 30 local high schools, most of which are public. Our student population is over 75% students of color. During COVID we switched to zoom and it is a success too. BPS has asked us to expand even further so we are hiring a couple new teachers and someone to be our liaison to BPS (our current liaison is retiring).

Here are the two job descriptions –  

https://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25240&siteid=5341&Areq=53660BR

https://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25240&siteid=5341&Areq=53656BR

Here is a description of the zoom course:

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/08/medscience-program-finds-benefits-to-videoconferencing-approach/?utm_medium=Feed&utm_source=Syndication

Here is a video of the regular simulation-based course, which we will restart when covid is over!

https://youtu.be/UMS9C0ywcmk

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POSITION: Outreach Specialist (Full-time, Brooklyn)

ORGANIZATION: South Bronx Job Corps.

Ready to be a part of something big? At the South Bronx Job Corps Center in Bronx, New York we provide at-risk students with the tools they need to be successful at no-cost to them or their families.  Our team members enjoy competitive wages, affordable health, dental, and prescription drug insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, flexible schedules, 401(k) with company match, and a chance to make a difference every day!  Full and part time opportunities available for many positions. Hiring immediately! 

Please visit: www.mtctrains.com to apply.

Bachelor’s degree and one year sales or marketing experience. Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements. Experience working with youth, excellent written and verbal communication and computer proficiency also required. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

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POSITION: Assistant Professor of Health Studies (Tenure-track Position) 

ORGANIZATION: University of Rhode Island, Department of Health Studies

Application Deadline 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 15, 2021. Second consideration may be given to applications received by May 10, 2021. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (May 10, 2021) may not be given full consideration. 

Job Description 

The University of Rhode Island’s Department of Health Studies invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor, faculty position with an expertise in public health, health policy, global health, and/or interdisciplinary approaches to health. 

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate classes in Health Studies, such as introduction to public health, health services, health policy, health administration, global health, health disparities; developing and maintaining a sustainable, research program with the potential for extramural funding; advising undergraduate students; mentoring student research; and engaging in university service. The position will be an academic year appointment with an expected start date of August 2021. 

The Department is located in the College of Health Sciences, which is part of the University’s Academic Health Collaborative, along with the colleges of Pharmacy and Nursing, and the Institute for Integrated Health and Innovation. The Health Studies Department is recognized for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Our Department has approximately 450 undergraduates and 4 faculty members. For more information about the Department of Health Studies, please visit https://web.uri.edu/health-studies/. The Department, College and University recognize that the field of public health and health studies needs to be strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. The Department of Health Studies is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks to serve as a representative inspiration for the next generations. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented, marginalized, and/or excluded in the field of public health and health studies that will support the mission of both URI and the Department of Health Studies to expose students to different perspectives. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity to enhance a sense of belonging and academic success among undergraduate students from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

Responsibilities 

The successful candidate is expected to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Health Studies, mentor and advise undergraduate students and have an active research agenda. 

Qualifications 

Required: 

1) A PhD, DrPH, or comparable terminal doctoral degree (or ABD with doctorate conferred by September 2021). 2) Demonstrated active research program in health-related field. 3) Demonstrated teaching experience and responsibilities at the college or university level as either an instructor, lecturer, or teaching assistant. 4) Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with and promoting diverse and underrepresented groups. 

Preferred: 

1) Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship. 2) Strong quantitative research skills. 3) Ability to attract external funding. 4) Ability to teach online. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

How to Apply 

Only online applications will be accepted. For first initial consideration, the following 4 document/materials should be uploaded by April 15, 2021, and addressed to Search Committee Chair, Department of Health Studies, University of Rhode Island to your online Faculty Employment Application: 1) A letter of application including a summary of qualifications for the position (as one complete pdf doc) 2) Curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information of three references 3) A 1-2-page research statement with a 5-year detailed research timeline (as one complete pdf doc) 4) A one-page diversity statement that identifies commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and action items. 

Application Website https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/7815 Posting Number F00231

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POSITION: Part-time Head Nutrition Educator 

ORGANIZATION: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Stellar Farmers Markets (FSM) team

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual to join our Stellar Farmers Markets (SFM) team.

We are hiring a temporary, part-time Head Nutrition Educator to implement live virtual nutrition workshops (via Facebook Live and other virtual platforms, such as Zoom) and record nutrition videos from May-December 2021, 4 days per week. This role will also plan and facilitate team meetings, schedule virtual partner workshops, and may assist with additional coordination tasks, as needed.

This position is a great way to gain skills in public speaking, facilitation, community engagement, and virtual programming implementation and support. Strong preference will be given to applicants with previous SFM experience and applicants who are fluent in Spanish.

Please visit this link for the full job description and to apply. Deadline to apply is April 5th.