Job Description

Job Title: Community Outreach Specialist (Temp)
Department: Research, Surveillance, Policy, and Communications
Division: Mental Hygiene
Bureau: Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use
Location: 42-09 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
Reports To Title: Field Researcher
Direct Reports Title(s): Data Analyst Assistant
Schedule & Hours: M-F, 9am –5pm ; 35 hours per week (March 1 – August 31)
Workplace Flexibility Modality: Field-based
Work Environment: Temporary, part-time, field-based position requiring travel throughout NYC and outdoor work in varying weather conditions
Grant End Date: August 31, 2026
Created Date: 02.26.2026
Revised Date: 02.26.2026
Salary: $30 per hour, to be hired through TalentHub temp agency
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Who We Are
The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers.  To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

Our Culture
We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, where open communication drives our impact.

About The Role
The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use is seeking two temporary Community Outreach Specialists to support overdose-prevention outreach through the Enhanced Community Engagement (ECE) initiative through August 31, 2026. This role focuses on engaging businesses and community members in high-priority neighborhoods experiencing elevated overdose risk. Community Outreach Specialists will serve as trusted messengers, increasing awareness of harm reduction strategies and connecting communities to lifesaving resources.

About the Program
The Enhanced Community Engagement (ECE) program focuses on neighborhoods experiencing elevated overdose rates, including areas with clusters of fatal overdoses occurring in private residences. The program works to build relationships with local businesses and community partners to expand access to overdose-prevention resources and strengthen community-based harm reduction efforts.

Responsibilities
• Conduct outreach to local businesses (bodegas, hair salons/barbershops, laundromats) in NYC zip codes with high overdose rates.
• Build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with residents, housing staff, and community partners.
• Provide culturally responsive harm reduction and overdose-prevention education.
• Distribute naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and public health awareness materials.
• Document outreach activities, engagement efforts, and materials distributed using RAR data collection tools.
• Participate in required trainings, supervision sessions, and quality assurance activities.
• Follow established safety protocols and collaborate closely with RAR staff during community outreach.
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, background in public health, social work, community health, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in community outreach, harm reduction, peer education, public health, or social services strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse community settings with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically varied populations.
• Familiarity with overdose-prevention strategies and community-based health education practices preferred.
• Lived experience that informs a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach to engagement is strongly valued.
• Oral fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in field-based settings.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the five boroughs.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

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.

Residency Requirement
You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.

To Apply
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