About the role#
The NYC Health Department is looking for a part-time Public Health Detailing Program Intern. You will support chronic disease prevention initiatives by assisting with campaign development, qualitative research, and daily program operations. This role offers exposure to public health interventions and provides hands-on experience in both programmatic and administrative work.
What you'll do#
- Develop, edit, and review campaign materials focused on chronic disease prevention.
- Participate in campaign workgroups, providing meeting recaps and follow-up actions.
- Conduct qualitative research on specific chronic disease topics.
- Keep the public health detailing webpage accurate and current.
- Coordinate material ordering, delivery, and logistics.
- Assist in planning and executing training sessions by creating timelines and checklists.
- Maintain a master spreadsheet of program materials.
- Manage Outlook calendar appointments and Teams meetings.
- Handle general logistical and administrative tasks.
What you'll need#
- A completed or in-progress master’s degree in public health, public policy, public administration, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of work experience.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Residency in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT).
- Successful completion of a background check.
Location & details#
- Location: Long Island City, New York.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: Part-time, 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About Fund for Public Health in NYC
The Fund for Public Health in New York City is a nonprofit organization established in 2002. It acts as a bridge between the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and various private and public partners. The organization supports the development of public health programs across the city. It has managed over 500 million dollars in funding to support 440 grants.
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