Assistant Director of Tobacco Programs

FPHNYC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is seeking an Assistant Director of Tobacco Programs to support the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention's tobacco control strategy. The role involves guiding program development, engaging communities, coordinating research and evaluation, and managing unit administration.

The ideal candidate holds a doctorate in public health or a related field, with 5+ years of leadership and public health experience, strong budgeting skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Doctorate in public health or related field required; at least 5 years of work experience.
• Experience with strategic planning, program monitoring & evaluation, and public health research.
• Experience with budgets, contracts, and fundraising.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with community partners, government agencies, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and execution of a comprehensive equity-based tobacco control strategy, including planning, tracking, and alignment with agency processes.
• Oversee portfolio of community engagement strategy; build cooperative relationships with educational, research, governmental, and health offices.
• Support program research and evaluation activities, including surveillance, manuscript development, and liaising with Bureau Research & Evaluation unit.
• Responsible for financial administration, including allocation of funds, monitoring, evaluation and contract compliance, plus supporting fundraising.
• Oversee planning and coordination of communications activities, including social and digital media content and publications development.
• Support management, hiring, and onboarding of staff.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program monitoring and evaluation

Public health research

Budgets & contracts

Fundraising

Analytical skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Independent work

Health data interpretation

Education

Doctorate degree in public health, or a 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. Itfacilitates 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 controleffortsto address current inequities,counterindustryinnovation,preventyouthuse, and limit harmsviapolicy,massmediaand 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.
• Supportmanagement, 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.