Strategic Projects Coordinator

About the position Responsibilities • Coordinate/project manage DOHMH's work with the Preparedness & Recovery Institute (a partnership with the CUNY and Columbia Schools of Public Health), including tracking deliverables, preparing for meetings and working sessions, and liaising with both DOHMH and external stakeholders • Support the development and continued operations of OEPR workforce development programs, including but not limited to an internal Fellowship program • Support the development of new strategic projects for the Deputy Commissioner's office, including the development of new Mutual Aid protocols to guide DOHMH's work with other jurisdictions in emergencies and other projects in the Strategy and Program Development portfolio • Assist the Director of Strategy & Program Development with the coordination and implementation of Response Ready, an Agency-wide strategic initiative to build readiness across DOHMH • Support the Director of Policy and Communications on high-priority policy and legislative asks Requirements • Bachelor's Degree • Previous experience working in fields related to public health, emergency preparedness and response or related field for 1 year. Nice-to-haves • Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management. • Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills. • Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information. • Experience with data collection, analysis and interpretation. • Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone. • Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders. • Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines. • Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Benefits • Hybrid Work Schedule. • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays. • An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision. • Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits. • Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage. • 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions. • College Savings Plan. • Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development. Apply tot his job