Project Supervisor

Field Coordinator – Lead Poisoning Prevention and Treatment Program

Location:

Bronx, New York. Department: PEDS – Environmental Sciences, Lead Poisoning Prevention and Treatment Program.

The program has provided care to children with lead poisoning for more than 60 years. As a designated New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Downstate Regional Lead Resource Center (RLRC), the program supports local Departments of Health (DOHs) throughout the region in eliminating childhood lead poisoning and preventing further exposure among lead‑poisoned children. The service area extends from Sullivan County in the Catskills through Suffolk County on Long Island.

As a member of the Lead Program, the Field Coordinator participates in all program meetings (held virtually) and serves as the primary liaison with each Department of Health in the region to assess and respond to their ongoing needs.

• Serve as the primary liaison to regional Departments of Health.
• Coordinate communication between the Regional Lead Resource Center and participating agencies.
• Plan and execute two annual educational conferences – one for regional Departments of Health and one open to a national and international audience.
• Prepare quarterly reports for the New York State Department of Health.
• Participate in virtual program meetings and support program initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to program activities.
• Perform additional administrative and program‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• One to three years of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic quantitative and mathematical skills.

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Self‑starter with strong initiative.
• Collaborative team player.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable collaborating with various teams and departments.
• Public service‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience in event planning.
• Knowledge of basic grant procedures.
• Experience creating flyers, brochures, newsletters, or educational materials (e.g., Canva, Microsoft Publisher, or similar software).
• Healthcare exposure (personal or professional).
• Experience working with public health, healthcare, academic, or government organizations.

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.