Assistant Director of Tobacco Programs

Fund for Public Health in NYC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) seeks an Assistant Director of Tobacco Programs to lead the tobacco control strategy, engage communities, and guide program evaluation. The role collaborates with partners across government and academia in NYC to advance health equity.

The ideal candidate will drive planning, budgeting, fundraising, and staff development in a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid office/remote schedule and NYC travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in public health or related field with at least 5 years of work experience.
• Experience with strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation in public health.
• Budgets, contracts, and fundraising experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an equity-based tobacco control strategy and plans.
• Oversee community engagement and maintain relationships with partners.
• Support program evaluation, surveillance, and manuscript development.
• Manage financial administration, funds allocation, and contracts.
• Coordinate communications: social/digital content and publications.
• Support staff management, hiring, and onboarding.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program evaluation

Budgets & contracts

Fundraising

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Public health research

Education

Doctorate degree in public health or related field

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Director of Tobacco Programs

Department: Tobacco Policy & Programs

Division: Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness

Bureau: Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention

Location: Gotham Center, 42-09 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11101

Reports to Title: Director of Tobacco Policy & Programs

Direct Reports Title(s): none

Schedule & Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; 35 hours per week

Workplace Flexibility Modality: Hybrid, flexible in-office and remote days to be negotiated with selected candidate

Work Environment: Office Environment, occasional travel for meetings and presentations within NYC.

Grant End Date: 6.30.2027

Created Date: 8.20.2026

Revised Date: N/A

Salary: $100,000 to $122,677 annually

FLSA Classification: 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 Chronic Disease Prevention is seeking an Assistant Director of Tobacco Programs to support the Bureau’s tobacco control strategy. The ideal candidate will support the Director in the development and execution of the program's work, including community engagement strategy, research and program evaluation, and unit administration. The program has funding for the candidate to be in the position for at least 12 months.

About The Program

The Tobacco Policy and Programs unit leads NYC’s tobacco control efforts to address current inequities, counter industry innovation, prevent youth use, and limit harms via policy, mass media and communications, community outreach and engagement, treatment, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and execution of a comprehensive equity-based tobacco control strategy, including development of plans and protocol, tracking, and aligning with other agency planning processes.
• Oversee portfolio of community engagement strategy; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with educational, research, governmental, and other health and welfare offices concerned with the scope, impact, and effectiveness of programs.
• Support and inform program’s research and evaluation activities, including program evaluation, surveillance activities, community input processes, manuscript development, as well as liaising with Bureau Research & Evaluation unit.
• Responsibility for financial administration, including allocation of funds, monitoring, evaluation and contract compliance, as well as supporting fundraising activities for the unit.
• Oversee planning and coordination of communications activities, including social and digital media content and publications development process.
• Support management, hiring, and onboarding of staff.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in public health, or a related field, with at least 5 years of work experience.
• Experience with strategic planning, program monitoring and evaluation, and public health research.
• Experience with budgets, contracts, and fundraising.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with community partners, government agencies and programs, and academic partners.
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing reports and presentations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience interpreting and communicating neighborhood health data is a plus.

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.

Vaccination Statement

All employees are required to comply with FPHNY`s vaccination policy.