Special Projects Fellow; PT, Temp

Job Title: Special Projects Fellow

Department: Work Well NYC

Division: OLR/Work Well NYC

Bureau: N/A

Location: 22 Cortlandt Street, New York, NY 10007

Reports To

Title:

Program Director

Direct Reports Title(s): Assistant Commissioner

Schedule &

Hours:

M-F, 20‑30 hours per week

Workplace Flexibility Modality: Possibility of hybrid schedule after 30 days of work. Wednesdays are required in‑office day.

Work Environment: Office Environment, occasional travel for meetings and presentations within the NYC boroughs.

Grant End Date: 06/30/2026

Created Date: 01/15/2026

Revised Date: 02/05/2026

Salary: $22‑$24 per hour

FLSA Classification: Exempt

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non‑profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the health and well‑being of all New Yorkers. In partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships—often new and unconventional—between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives.

These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, expand successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well‑being, where open communication drives our impact.

Work Well NYC seeks an independent and highly motivated Special Projects Fellow to provide support for a variety of worksite wellness initiatives that aim to improve the health and well‑being of City of New York employees. The Fellow will support strategic goals by working on various projects under the supervision of the Program Director and Assistant Commissioner.

Work Well NYC (WWNYC) is an innovative workplace wellness team servicing over 350,000 City of New York employees. WWNYC supports agencies to develop workplace‑based programming and innovative, sustainable workplace wellness infrastructure. WWNYC offers citywide programming in person and digitally—live and on‑demand—in five areas: prevention and chronic conditions, physical fitness, mental well‑being, nutrition, and health equity.

• Assist with the development of innovative programming such as events for the 10th anniversary of Work Well NYC
  • Research vendors, event spaces, etc.
  • Draft program planning documents such as objectives, evaluation measures/surveys, workplans, marketing materials, etc.
  • Assist with implementation and staffing of events/initiatives
• Assist with the development and mapping of data analytics and customer relationship management tools and implementation
• Conduct research to support reaching new populations and providing responsive programming
  • Reach out to stakeholders to gather information and schedule meetings (i.e., informal inquiries, focus groups, etc.)
  • Draft communications to share information with stakeholders (i.e., emails, flyers, presentations, etc.)
• Attend staff meetings and other Work Well NYC meetings as requested by their supervisor
• Other program support, as assigned

• Possess strong skills in project and time management, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, Airtable, and Salesforce; display a capacity for critical, independent, and creative thinking.
• Be a highly motivated self‑starter who is flexible and able to balance multiple assignments with deadlines.
• Previous experience with research, outreach, and program development.
• Previous experience with health and wellness promotion programs.
• Able to participate in external workplace‑based health forums (i.e., health fairs, educational programs) throughout NYC to promote and/or evaluate Work Well NYC programs.
• Previous experience with the City of New York.
• Graduate student (preferred) in public health, health promotion, health administration, sociology, organizational development, social work, community organizing, or other related field.
• Physical…