College Intern, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

• Part-time
• Agency: DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
• Job Category:
  Health
• Salary Band: $20 to $30
• Compensation: USD 17.5 - USD 21.9

The College Aide will support the BPHC Advisory Group Coordinator in the planning, coordination, and facilitation of BPHC's quarterly Patient Advisory Group meetings, along with related work supporting BPHC's advisory groups more broadly. Each quarter, a newly recruited cohort of patients from a designated DOHMH clinic meets to provide structured feedback on clinic services, proposed programs, and communication materials. This role offers hands‑on experience in community engagement, public health administration, and stakeholder communication within a NYC government setting.

This role will require up to 25 hours per week, depending on the meeting cycle and Advisory Group Coordinator needs. The College Aid must be currently enrolled as a Graduate student.

• Support meeting planning and coordination, including scheduling, logistics, and preparation of agenda and materials for quarterly advisory group meetings
• Assist in managing email communication with advisory group participants, including invitations, reminders, and follow‑up correspondence
• Support virtual or in‑person meeting facilitation, including meeting set up and break down
• Take comprehensive, detailed notes during meeting sessions
• Synthesize meeting notes and key meeting themes for approval by Advisory Group Coordinator and larger review by BPHC leadership, as well as dissemination to other relevant DOHMH teams and stakeholders
• Support other work related to BPHC's advisory groups as assigned by the Advisory Group Coordinator (e.g., recruitment support, data tracking, or related administrative tasks)
• Ability to report to in‑person meetings at any of the City's clinic locations

• Experience and comfort communicating professionally with community members and patients
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when engaging with advisory group members and sensitive discussion topics
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with basic data analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative)
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

• Loan Forgiveness:
  As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://student aid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
  • a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
  • a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • a tax-deferred savings program and
  • a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy:
  Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of…