Project Assistant II; Internship; JR

and the job listing Expires on September 17, 2026

Internship Exploring General Business & Beyond

Applications to be submitted by August 21, 2026

Compensation Grade:

H96

Minimum: $20.00 – Maximum: $20.00 Hourly

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

Department

(OPH) Office of Public Health

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to assist with accreditation efforts, supporting the Local Health Department (LHD) Accreditation Crosswalk Project. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is an accredited health department through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). As the accrediting body for public health in the United States, PHAB advances standards of excellence and accountability for the systems that promote and protect the health of all people.

The Hourly Project Assistant II will assist with the review of the State Health Department’s submitted PHAB Required Documentation. This review seeks to identify documents that New York State (NYS) LHDs can utilize for their respective accreditation or reaccreditation.

This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program and the purpose is to help strengthen career pathways to public health by bringing together students of all disciplines and academic levels with public health professionals to create a space of exploration, learning, and development. This position will last approximately 10 weeks from 9/14/2026 to 11/27/2026.

Currently enrolled in, or have completed, a degree, certificate, or training program in a related field.

Experience using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) to prepare documents, organize information, analyze data, or develop presentations.

Demonstrated analytical or problem‑solving experience through academic projects, research activities, data analysis, or work assignments

Experience supporting or coordinating projects, such as tracking tasks, organizing materials, meeting deadlines, or assisting with project deliverables

Experience producing written or oral communications, including reports, presentations, emails, or class assignments

Demonstrated attention to detail evidenced by work involving data entry, documentation, quality review, research, or administrative tasks

Experience or exposure to compliance‑related activities, public health programs, accreditation processes, audits, or regulatory environments

Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 11/27/2026. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel up to 10% of the time will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states:
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

This position is fully onsite and does not allow telecommuting.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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