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City of New Yorkposted 3 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
New York, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The Policy & Communications Coordinator will support the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in conducting research, drafting communications, and assisting in the development of legislative agendas. This role is crucial in informing the department's position on various laws and regulations, enhancing public health initiatives, and promoting equity in health outcomes across New York City.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research to inform the Health Department's position on proposed federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
- Assist the Senior Policy Analyst in maintaining a database to track developing laws.
- Draft comments, position statements, and memoranda on proposed laws and regulations.
- Assist in responding to inquiries from elected officials, the Office of Commissioner, City Hall, press, and constituents regarding the Division's policies and programs.
- Assist in the development of the Division's annual legislative and regulatory agendas.
- Assist in preparing for Board of Health, City Council, and other hearings.
- Assist in the development and review of communications materials, including presentations, guidance documents, FAQs, dear colleague letters, flyers, press releases, webpages, and social media postings.
- Review Webpage Change Requests and Communication Project Requests.
- Liaise with the agency's Office of External Affairs to facilitate intergovernmental affairs requests and communications projects.
- Other duties, as appropriate.
Requirements
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental science, or public health.
- For Level II and above: A doctorate degree with specialization in an appropriate field and one year of supervisory, administrative, or research experience, or a master's degree with three years of responsible research experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in public health policy and communications.
- Familiarity with legislative processes and public health regulations.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
Benefits
- Dynamic benefits package including health insurance and wellness programs.
- Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
