Public Health Solutions Long Island City , NY 11101
Posted 1 week ago
Company Overview:
With an annual budget of $2.3 billion and more than 7,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We're tackling a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs and getting exceptional results, but our work is never finished. The breadth of our innovative programs provides the widest range of choices for every member of our team.
With grant funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DOHMH is undertaking a new initiative that will meet critical infrastructure needs and make possible strategic investments that will have lasting effects on public health. Investments and improvements through this initiative will help modernize DOHMH's foundational capabilities and data infrastructure, enabling it to partner in complex health and health care environments and, in turn, support better public health outcomes, including COVID-19. This initiative supports larger efforts to rebalance investments in public health and more equitably serve communities and populations.
The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant but will work be supervised by DOHMH. This is a grant-funded position ending in November 2027.
The Office of External Affairs oversees many of the agency's most critical interactions with the public, from raising awareness and promoting healthy behaviors to advancing policies and responding to health emergencies. The office serves as the agency's in-house publisher, advertiser and marketer of trendsetting, culturally responsive campaigns, and initiatives, maintains a strong digital presence, and oversees press relations and government affairs. Under the guidance and direction of the Press Secretary, the Deputy Press Secretary will establish collaborative working relationships with other city agencies and New York City communities to develop proactive strategies that closely align with the agency's initiatives and announcements of major public health campaigns. The Deputy Press Secretary will remain abreast of current public health issues and brief senior staff accordingly.
Job description:
The Deputy Press Secretary will report to the Press Secretary, and work closely with the Communications team, Government Affairs team, and the Office of the Commissioner to plan and execute speaking events and media interviews. They will also manage a person responsible for research, logistics and drafting, as necessary.
Duties:
The Deputy Press Secretary's responsibilities will be as follows:
Qualifications:
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Additional Information:
PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.
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Public Health Solutions