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The mission of the BPHC is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis, provide immunizations, and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. To achieve this, the intern will support the team with the conducting of outreach to providers and community groups; support with administrative needs to support our research efforts; and provide feedback on how to improve sexual health and wellness and reduce racial inequities.
The College Aide will support the BPHC Advisory Group Coordinator in the planning, coordination, and facilitation of BPHC's quarterly Patient Advisory Group meetings, along with related work supporting BPHC's advisory groups more broadly.
Each quarter, a newly recruited cohort of patients from a designated DOHMH clinic meets to provide structured feedback on clinic services, proposed programs, and communication materials. This role offers hands-on experience in community engagement, public health administration, and stakeholder communication within a NYC government setting. This role will require up to 25 number of hours per week, depending on the meeting cycle and Advisory Group Coordinator needs. The College Aid must be currently enrolled as a Graduate student.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Support meeting planning and coordination, including scheduling, logistics, and preparation of agenda and materials for quarterly advisory group meetings
Assist in managing email communication with advisory group participants, including invitations, reminders, and follow-up correspondence
Support virtual or in-person meeting facilitation, including meeting set up and break down
Take comprehensive, detailed notes during meeting sessions
Synthesize meeting notes and key meeting themes for approval by Advisory Group Coordinator and larger review by BPHC leadership, as well as dissemination to other relevant DOHMH teams and stakeholders
Support other work related to BPHC's advisory groups as assigned by the Advisory Group Coordinator (e.g., recruitment support, data tracking, or related administrative tasks)
Ability to report to in-person meetings at any of the City’s clinic locations
Experience and comfort communicating professionally with community members and patients
Ability to maintain confidentiality when engaging with advisory group members and sensitive discussion topics
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with basic data analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative)
Extensive experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
Comfortable managing a Zoom meeting, including screen sharing, monitoring the chat function, and troubleshooting technical issues
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and consistently meet deadline
Proficiency in a language other than English, Spanish or French preferred.
Why you should work for us:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
Commitment to Equity:
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209
For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The City of New York is the most iconic and dynamic city on the planet. With a population of more than 8.4 million people, New York is not only the largest city in the United States — it is the academic, cultural, commercial, and financial capital of the world.
City government is filled with opportunities for talented individuals seeking to improve their communities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of their fellow New Yorkers. Every day, the City’s more than 300,000 employees improve infrastructure, provide vital social services, build technology, protect health and safety, and so much more. Join us today at: http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs
The City of New York offers its employees:
• A chance to build the future of this city. New York City government is at the crossroads of where policy, great ideas, city services, and smart urban planning meet the lives and needs of every day New Yorkers.
• Competitive salary and benefits. Hiring packages include a competitive salary, health benefits, various pension plans, employee assistance programs, and individual retirement accounts.
• Diverse career opportunities. As the largest local government in the United States with more than 40 agencies, the City of New York offers a broad spectrum of opportunities — from education, housing development, and public health to sustainability, economic growth, technology, and emergency management.
• Career Satisfaction. As a City employee, you will have the chance to shape the future of New York City and improve the quality of life for your family, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers.
• Equal Opportunity and Inclusion. The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discriminatory action against City employees and applicants for employment based on their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity alienage, citizenship status, gender, religion, creed and all other protected categories.
