Health Education Media Specialist III (Temporary)

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Responsibilities

The Health Education Media Specialist III will coordinate communication related activities for the Bureau of Health Equity and Community Engagement (BHECE) and provide guidance to Bureau staff. The incumbent will provide communication support for an in-person awardee meeting. The incumbent will also serve as a liaison between the BHECE and the Public Affairs Group's Bureau of Marketing and Creative Communications (BMCC). The incumbent will work closely with Bureau of Health Equity and Community Engagement Evaluation staff and Sustainability Program staff to provide communication support for evaluation and program activities. The incumbent will perform other appropriate related duties as assigned.

The Bureau of Health Equity and Community Engagement's mission is to engage, build trust, and create partnerships with community-based organizations that are credible messengers and who are responsive to the needs of their community.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of providing health education and/or developing health promotion materials/media; OR an associate degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience. A master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

At least five years of experience in public health education including experience in public health communications relevant to multiple demographics. Experience with communications best practices and process(es) with federal and state reporting requirements. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. Experience facilitating meetings and coordinating work with different stakeholders. Experience creating and implementing health communication strategies and messaging for target audiences.

Conditions of Employment

Temporary, grant funded position expected to last through May 2026. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, 10% of the time, may be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.