Program Assistant — Health Grants & Policy Support

New York State Health Foundation - New York, NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) is seeking a Program Assistant to provide direct administrative support to the Vice President for Programs and assist program teams in Empowering Health Care Consumers and Special Projects Fund. Responsibilities include grant development, literature searches, event planning, and communicating with grantees.

This role offers exposure to how philanthropy shapes health policy in New York State and the United States, with mentoring and professional

Qualifications

• Experience providing admin support to senior leadership.
• Experience with grant development and management.
• Strong research skills and ability to perform literature reviews.
• Event planning experience and vendor coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with grantees and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the VP for Programs.
• Support program teams in Empowering Health Care Consumers and Special Projects Fund.
• Assist with grant development, review, and management.
• Conduct literature searches and background research.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and publications.

Skills

Administrative support

Grant development

Literature reviews

Event planning

Grantee communications

Job description

The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) is seeking a Program Assistant to provide direct administrative support to the Vice President for Programs and assist program teams in Empowering Health Care Consumers and Special Projects Fund. Responsibilities include grant development, literature searches, event planning, and communicating with grantees.

This role offers exposure to how philanthropy shapes health policy in New York State and the United States, with mentoring and professional