Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)

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Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work within the Division of Public Health Infrastructure. The incumbent will work with the Office of Public Health Academic Liaison to strengthen public health career pathway development through youth engagement. This role will support initiatives that encourage K-12 students, workforce/certificate program students, and emerging professionals to pursue careers in public health. Job tasks will include assisting with the organization and implementation of events, classroom presentations, and curriculum development (lesson plans, student activities, etc.). The incumbent will also assist in identifying schools and other organizations for partnership and review literature related to effective engagement and career pathway development strategies. These activities will contribute to increasing the size of the public health workforce.

This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program. This position will last approximately 10 weeks from 6/2/2025 to 8/8/2025. It is made available through funding from the Center for Disease Control'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.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently or within the past six months enrolled in a workforce training program or institution of higher education pursuing a degree or certificate program related to education, counseling, public health, health and human services, child development, psychology, social work, social sciences, child and family studies, and/or community health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a school, camp, after-school program, sport, extracurricular, club, or other setting.

• Experience creating activities, communications, and/or materials for elementary, middle school, and high school students.

• Demonstrated interest in public health and public health careers.

• Demonstrated interest or experience in career pathway development.

• Experience with public speaking or presenting.

• Experience designing curriculum and/or lesson plans for young audiences.

• Knowledge of school to work and/or work-based learning practices.

Conditions of Employment
Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 08/8/2025. 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, up to 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 be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. This is reflected in our affirmative action equal employment opportunity policy.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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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.