Hybrid Program Coordinator - Queens Neighborhood Health

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness

Premium-free health insurance

Public sector pension

Tax-deferred savings

Worksite Wellness Program

Job summary

City of New York’s NYC Health Department seeks a Program Coordinator to help develop and launch a chronic disease program portfolio for Queens, with a focus on Jamaica and surrounding areas. The role supports program organization, data management, and collaboration with community partners.

Based in Queens with occasional Long Island City assignment, the position reports to the Chronic Disease team and involves grant support, stakeholder outreach, and representation at health events to promote

Qualifications

• 2+ years of community work experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and highly detail oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with culturally diverse community groups.
• Knowledge of Queens local communities, especially Jamaica and surrounding areas.
• Comfortable speaking in public.
• Experience applying a racial equity lens.
• Bilingual language proficiency encouraged (Spanish, Bengali, Mandarin or other).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate chronic disease programming for the Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health.
• Research evidence-based programming related to diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
• Maintain knowledge of current literature and best practices in community-based interventions.
• Manage participant data safely and securely following NYC Health Department guidelines.
• Document and manage partner data using Public Health Partners Connect.
• Participate in evaluation activities supporting program implementation.
• Assist in writing grant applications and funding proposals.
• Maintain communication with local organizations and stakeholders to promote programs and collect feedback.
• Engage with community partners to promote health services and education.
• Represent the bureau at health fairs, meetings, and external events as needed.
• Support bureau-wide programs and initiatives.
• Participate in Just in Time emergency response training.
• Contribute to building resilience in communities to mitigate local emergencies.

Skills

Community work

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Stakeholder relationships

Public speaking

Racial equity lens

Bilingual (Spanish/Bengali/Mandarin)

Job description

City of New York’s NYC Health Department seeks a Program Coordinator to help develop and launch a chronic disease program portfolio for Queens, with a focus on Jamaica and surrounding areas. The role supports program organization, data management, and collaboration with community partners.

Based in Queens with occasional Long Island City assignment, the position reports to the Chronic Disease team and involves grant support, stakeholder outreach, and representation at health events to promote