Program Coordinator I

Health Research, Inc.

Public health workforce coordinator supporting regional internships, training, and partnerships for nonprofit HRI. Advancing New York public health awareness through local health departments and academic institutions.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeCentral Islip • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,320 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program coordination, public health program planning, and relationship management with educational and health institutions. Proven ability to design and implement professional development programming and support workforce engagement initiatives.

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Program CoordinationPublic Health Program PlanningStaff SupervisionCollaboration with Academic InstitutionsRecruitment in Health Care

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Hard Skills

Program DesignImplementation SupportEvaluation of Public Health ProgramsTechnical Assistance CoordinationProfessional Development Programming

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Related FieldMaster’s Degree in Related Field

Industry Keywords

Public HealthK-12 EngagementInternshipFellowshipExternshipLocal Health DepartmentsCommunity-Based PartnersWorkforce Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate outreach and technical assistance activities supporting public health workforce awareness in the Metropolitan Area Region
Support K-12 engagement, apprenticeships, fellowships, externships, and internships with local health departments, academic institutions, and regional, state, local, and community-based partners
Establish and maintain relationships with local health departments, K-12 programs, higher education institutions, and workforce partners across 10 counties
Design and establish internship, fellowship, and externship opportunities with partners
Provide ongoing implementation support to local health departments
Coordinate technical assistance and training for partners and participants
Coordinate development and maintenance of memoranda of understanding with regional higher education institutions
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of participants and placements
Support host organizations, supervisors, and participants; identify gaps and continuous quality improvement areas
Create and oversee professional development programming
Promote public health workforce awareness programs at career fairs and community events
Complete other related duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience in program coordination; OR associate degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience
At least one year of experience must include supervision of staff and/or program management
A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of general experience
Experience in public health program planning, design, implementation, and evaluation preferred
Professional experience engaging with academic institutions, including K-12 programs and higher education institutions, preferred
Experience collaborating with local health departments on public health programming preferred
Recruitment experience in health care, public health, nursing, and/or clinical positions preferred
Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. required
Visa sponsorship is not available
Travel up to 25% of the time required
Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts prior to hire
Must comply with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental and vision insurance
Flexible benefit accounts for medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
Paid federal and state holidays
Paid sick, vacation and personal leave
Tuition support for educational or training opportunities
Participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System
Optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees
Employee Assistance Program with educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services
Hybrid work schedule with a combination of onsite and remote work