Action Center Manager, Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations.

CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well-being of New Yorkers. CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems and the Bureau of Finance and Administrative Services.

The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Equity Officer and oversees Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform e fort to help our staff learn what they can do to be ter address racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers.

NYC Health Department seeks an Action Center Manager to join the newly established Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health. This Bureau will contribute to the larger Neighborhood Health Strategy and complement the work of the other Bureaus of Neighborhood Health in Brooklyn, Harlem and the Bronx. Reporting into the Assistant Commissioner, the Action Center Manager will serve as the lead for the Jamaica Health Action Center, including its development and launch.

• Oversee all programs and operations within the Jamaica Neighborhood Health Action Center, aligning with the Bureau's focus to address and reduce health inequities in underserved communities.
• Liaise with NYC Health Department administrative teams, including facilities and operations, teams, in support of Action Center renovations, capital spending, and ongoing needs.
• Partner with team members to develop and lead a Governance Council, ensuring compliance with agreements and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
• Implement strategic initiatives at the Action Center, such as educational workshops and other community-focused events, to drive engagement in the Action Center space.
• Foster relationships with building programs, including colleagues in clinical spaces separate from the Action Center.
• Supervise a team of staff and volunteers, promoting professional growth and achieving operational excellence.
• Spearhead community engagement efforts, driving participation in key health programs and strengthening local partnerships.
• Collaborate with colleagues across other Action Centers to develop and implement aligned practices and programming.
• Support development and implementation of bureau strategic plan activities at the Action Center in partnership with the Assistant Commissioner and colleagues.
• Participate in the hiring, training of staff volunteers and interns.

• Two (2)+ years of community work experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, procurement processes and basic finance.
• Excellent organizational skills and highly detail oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with community groups.
• Knowledge of Queens local communities and local organization leadership, specifically Jamaica and surrounding areas.
• Comfortable speaking in public
• Bilingual Spanish, French, Urdu or other language proficiency encouraged to apply.
• Experience and comfort applying a racial equity lens

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