Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)

Applications to be submitted by August 15, 2025

Compensation Grade:

H96

Compensation Details:

Minimum: $20.00 - Maximum: $20.00 Hourly

Department

(OPH) Office of Public Health

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to support the Records Management and Fulfillment Unit within the Bureau of Vital Records (BVR).  BVR is responsible for vital records documents including birth, death, marriage and dissolution certificates consistent with New York State Public Health and Domestic Relations Law. 

The Hourly Project Assistant II will:

• Assist in reviewing and updating policies and procedures related to the registration, issuance, correction, and amendment of vital records.

• Support efforts to meet internal reporting requirements for the unit.

• Contribute to preparation activities for the Vital Records/Health Statistics Accreditation Program, administered through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).

This position offers valuable experience in records management, public health administration, and accreditation processes within a governmental setting.

This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program.  It is made available through funding from the Centers for Disease Control's Public Health Infrastructure Grant to expand opportunities to strengthen career pathways to public health by bringing together students of all disciplines and academic levels with public health professionals to create a space of exploration, learning, and development.

Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a relevant training program or pursuing a related degree or certificate in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with vital records management, workflow documentation and/or policy and procedure development. Experience interpreting and summarizing policies, procedures or statutory text.  Strong writing and analytical skills.  Experience using SharePoint. Demonstrated, strong written and verbal communication skills that include conducting research papers or closely related experience.

Conditions of Employment

Hourly, grant funded position expected until approximately 11/28/2025. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, 10% of the time, will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will not be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.