FPHNY Recruitment Team

Role Description Working within the Office of Policy, External Affairs, and Priority Populations, the Policy & Communications Coordinator will assist in policy development and analysis and communications projects for the Division. - Conduct research to inform the NYC Health Department’s position on proposed federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies, including analyzing data and policy trends. - Assist the Senior Policy Analyst in maintaining a database to track developing laws. - Draft comments, position statements, memoranda, and summary reports on proposed laws and regulations. - Assist in responding to inquiries from elected officials, the Office of Commissioner, City Hall, press, and constituents regarding the Division's policies and programs. - Assist in the development of the Division's annual legislative and regulatory agendas. - Assist in preparing for Board of Health, City Council, and other hearings. - Assist in the development and review of communications materials, including presentations, guidance documents, reports, FAQs, dear colleague letters, flyers, press releases, webpages, marketing campaign materials, and social media postings. - Review Webpage Change Requests and Communication Project Requests. - Liaise with the agency's Office of External Affairs to facilitate intergovernmental affairs requests and communications projects. - Other duties, as appropriate. Qualifications - Master's degree in public health or a related field preferred. - Bachelor's Degree Required. - Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing reports and presentations. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. - Experience interpreting and communicating neighborhood health data is a plus. Requirements - Experience in public health policy or legislative analysis. - Knowledge of domestic infectious disease trends, epidemiology, and prevention. - Knowledge of health disparities and social determinants of health. - Knowledge of BIPOC, LGBTQI+, TGNCNB, immigrant, justice-involved, and homeless and unstably housed health-related topics. - Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate in different styles and to varied audiences. - Ability to engage and facilitate cooperation among multiple stakeholders. - Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize work and produce high quality results on time with attention to detail. Benefits - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. - Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution. - A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution. - Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan. - Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice.

Role Description The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is seeking a Provider Engagement Project Specialist (Part Time Temporary) to engage healthcare providers regarding emerging substances of public health concern. This role involves synthesizing findings and drafting a recommendations report aimed at improving care for individuals who use drugs. This is a temporary position ending on August 31, 2026, with a flexible schedule of 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 9 am and 5 pm. Responsibilities - Lead meetings with New York City healthcare providers and leaders to discuss emerging substances and communication needs. - Conduct outreach to providers, plan meetings, draft topic guides, facilitate meetings, and record findings. - Synthesize findings by reviewing notes to generate actionable recommendations for the NYC Health Department. - Review peer-reviewed literature and other publications on best practices for healthcare provider communication around emerging substances. - Write recommendations report on communication and education to providers about emerging substances. - Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/organization. Qualifications - Master's degree in public health or a related field preferred but not required; Bachelor's Degree required. - Knowledge of substance use care, including harm reduction, trauma-informed care, person-centered care, and anti-stigma practices in healthcare. - Experience engaging with healthcare staff and leaders, including facilitating and leading meetings. - Ability to lead discussions and facilitate structured meetings to generate actionable recommendations. - Experience with healthcare education, health communication, clinical education, qualitative methods, and/or public health knowledge translation a plus. - Strong analytical and synthesis skills. - Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing reports and presentations. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Requirements - Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. - You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY. - All employees are required to comply with FPHNY's vaccination policy. Benefits - Salary: $30/hour - Flexible work environment: Remote Equal Employment Opportunity Statement FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. At-Will Employment Statement Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. To Apply Click “Apply Now” and upload an up-to-date resume, including relevant experience for the position.