Events Specialist

New York, NY
Technical/specialized
Full-time
Fund for Public Health NYC
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Description

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing 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. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between the 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.

Program Overview

The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) is a bureau in the Division for Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) located at 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY. Our division is devoted to strategically strengthening the Department’s ability to partner with the NYC health care system. The bureau will engage primary care providers and other healthcare organizations to implement evidence-based strategies, leverage information to support planning and technical assistance for providers and payers, advance policy to close the racial equity gap for priority health outcomes and surface opportunities where healthcare can influence and connect consumers to social support and address the whole person, beyond physical ailments.

BEHS operates NYC REACH, helping New York City providers to implement new healthcare delivery models and quality initiatives, participate in payment reform programs, and connect to community and health resources to support their patients. To find out more about this ground-breaking project, visit us at www.nycreach.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an Events Specialist to join BEHS to manage events for NYC REACH. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Communications and Operations. The Events Specialist would be key in managing NYC REACH events and activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the development, execution, delivery, and evaluation of events.
  • Engage with NYC REACH teams to schedule and host seminars, webinars, recruitment events, trainings, and other educational or recognition events.
  • Collaborate with the event host and communications team members to refine messaging and promotion around events.
  • Prepare all event materials and execute day-of activities, including event set-up and registration.
  • Conduct various administrative functions, including maintaining supply inventory, invoicing, and budget tracking.
  • Monitor the event’s requirements to ensure that the resources are adequate to deliver the event objectives promptly.
  • Assist with internal staff events, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum two years of full-time experience in an event planning/execution role.
  • Strong organizational and project planning skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
  • Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Publisher, Teams, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Zoom, Salesforce CRM software, or Eventbrite website is a plus.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to achieving health equity.

SALARY

  • Salary range is $65,000 to $70,000.

WORK SCHEDULE

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monday – Friday

In-office

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefit package.

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution.
  • A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution.
  • Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan.
  • Fun all-staff events all year round.
  • Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

You must live in New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) in order to be considered for a position at FPHNYC.

TO APPLY

To apply, upload Resume, including how your experience relates to this position. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

The Fund for Public Health in New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.