Assistant Director of Tobacco Programs

42-09 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA

Job Title : Assistant Director of Tobacco Programs
Department : Tobacco Policy & Programs
Division : Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness
Bureau : Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention

Location : Gotham Center,42-09 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
Reports to Title : Director of Tobacco Policy & Programs
Direct Reports Title(s ) : none
Schedule &

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; 35 hours per week
Workplace Flexibility Modality : Hybrid, flexible in-office and remote days to be negotiated with selected candidate
Work Environment: Office Environment, occasional travel for meetings and presentations within NYC.
Grant End Date: 6.30.2027

Salary : $100,000 to $122,677 annually
FLSA Classification : Exempt

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, 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.

Itfacilitates 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, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

Our Culture

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

The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention is seeking an Assistant Director of Tobacco Programs to support the Bureau’s tobacco control strategy. The ideal candidate will support the Director in the development and execution of the program's work, including community engagement strategy, research and program evaluation, and unit administration. The program has funding for the candidate to be in the position for at least 12 months.

The Tobacco Policy and Programs unit leads NYC’s tobacco controleffortsto address current inequities,counterindustryinnovation,preventyouthuse, and limit harmsviapolicy,massmediaand communications, community outreach and engagement, treatment, and evaluation.

• Assist with development and execution of a comprehensive equity-based tobacco control strategy, including development of plans and protocol, tracking, and aligning with other agency planning processes.
• Oversee portfolio of community engagement strategy; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with educational, research, governmental, and other health and welfare offices concerned with the scope, impact, and effectiveness of programs.
• Support and inform program’s research and evaluation activities, including program evaluation, surveillance activities, community input processes, manuscript development, as well as liaising with Bureau Research & Evaluation unit.
• Responsibility for financial administration, including allocation of funds, monitoring, evaluation and contract compliance, as well as supporting fundraising activities for the unit.
• Oversee planning and coordination of communications activities, including social and digital media content and publications development process.
• Support management, hiring, and onboarding of staff.

• Doctorate degree in public health, or a related field, with at least 5 years of work experience.
• Experience with strategic planning, program monitoring and evaluation, and public health research.
• Experience with budgets, contracts, and fundraising.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with community partners, government agencies and programs, and academic partners.
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing reports and presentations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced…