Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)

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Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work within the Central New York Regional Office.

This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program. It is made available through funding from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Infrastructure Grant to expand opportunities to strengthen career pathways to public health by bringing together students of all disciplines and academic levels with public health professionals to create a space of exploration, learning, and development.

This position is designed to introduce an individual to the field of public health emergency preparedness through working with the CNY Regional Office (CNYRO) Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Representatives. The Hourly Project Assistant II will provide support in the review and updating of emergency preparedness plans, regional annual hazard vulnerability assessments, and other activities as identified by regional, state, and federal priorities. This role will assist in the compilation and review of After-Action Reports (AAR) to improve regional plans, as well as coordination, implementation, and tracking of HEPC exercises and drills; assist in preparing correspondence between health emergency preparedness partners via shared email account, listservs, and Health Commerce System applications; assist with the coordination and integration of CNY Region emergency preparedness planning, training, exercises, and other activities which includes attending workgroups and committees. The incumbent will also assist with analyzing site-specific data for presentations and reports; assist staff in creating presentations, fact sheets, and data tables using analyzed site-specific data and assist with other appropriate related duties, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a relevant training program or pursuing a related degree or certificate in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience organizing, consolidating and preparing narrative and numerical information into clear, logical reports. Experience analyzing written and published program material and drawing conclusions concerning its impact. Experience using computer software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Experience developing presentational materials and communicating information through presentations, trainings, or meeting environments.

Conditions of Employment

Hourly, grant funded position expected until approximately 11/28/2025. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, 10% of the time, will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will not be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.