Vector Surveillance Aide

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites applications for a College Aide (All City Depts) position. This entry-level role supports vector surveillance and other city-wide programs by assisting with field tasks, data entry, and reporting.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or graduate program and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, basic computer skills, and a customer-friendly demeanor.

Qualifications

• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school.
• Basic computer literacy with a desire to learn additional computer skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Helping with identification of vectors of human diseases such as mosquitoes and ticks.
• Conducting field survey and lab procedures for environmental assessment of vector-borne diseases.
• Assisting with public-outreach activities, including presenting and distributing educational flyers to the public.
• Performing different administrative tasks including data entry and compiling daily and weekly reports, as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer literacy

Customer service mindset

Education

Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school

Tools

None

Job description

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites applications for a College Aide (All City Depts) position. This entry-level role supports vector surveillance and other city-wide programs by assisting with field tasks, data entry, and reporting.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or graduate program and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, basic computer skills, and a customer-friendly demeanor.