What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Program Specialist position at Fund for Public Health in NYC?
Job Title: Youth Program Specialist - Temporary
Department: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
Division: Administration
Bureau: Workforce Development and Training
Location: 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
Reports to Title: Youth Programs Manager
Schedule & Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am-5pm or 11am-6:00pm. Up to 2 remote days a week for an estimated 43 weeks.
Workplace Flexibility Modality: Hybrid
Work Environment: Office 75%, Field 25%
Grant End Date: June 30, 2026
Created Date:8/11/2025
Revised Date: 9/18/2025
Salary: Hourly. $40 an hour
FLSA Classification: Temp position
Who We Are:
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. It facilitates 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.
About The Role:
The Youth Support Specialist will assist staff and partners to achieve overall program goals and ensure program activities are on track. They will provide administrative support, assist with program activities, serve as a point of contact for the program, monitor and respond to the program’s email account, and maintain program records.
About the Program:
The Office of Experiential Learning’s Youth Programs Unit seeks to employ a Youth Support Specialist. Through its Public Health Career Exploration Program (PHCE), the Youth Programs Unit offers NYC based youth early exposure to the public health field through partnerships with NYC youth centered programs, facilitated trainings and hands-on learning opportunities. The Youth Programs Unit also houses the Public Health in Action Program (PHIA). Through delivery of a school tailored curriculum, this program raises awareness of the field of public health, exposes students to public health initiatives in their communities and help them understand the skills and education needed to obtain full-time work in this field.
This position is grant funded until June 30, 2026. The selected candidate will primarily work at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s offices in Long Island City. The position requires about 25% field work; the selected candidate will be expected to travel throughout New York City.
Responsibilities:
Benefits:
This position will be hired through a staffing agency. This position does not include benefits or paid holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
At-Will Employment Statement:
Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
Residency Requirement:
You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.
Department: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
Division: Administration
Bureau: Workforce Development and Training
Location: 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
Reports to Title: Youth Programs Manager
Schedule & Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am-5pm or 11am-6:00pm. Up to 2 remote days a week for an estimated 43 weeks.
Workplace Flexibility Modality: Hybrid
Work Environment: Office 75%, Field 25%
Grant End Date: June 30, 2026
Created Date:8/11/2025
Revised Date: 9/18/2025
Salary: Hourly. $40 an hour
FLSA Classification: Temp position
Who We Are:
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. It facilitates 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.
About The Role:
The Youth Support Specialist will assist staff and partners to achieve overall program goals and ensure program activities are on track. They will provide administrative support, assist with program activities, serve as a point of contact for the program, monitor and respond to the program’s email account, and maintain program records.
About the Program:
The Office of Experiential Learning’s Youth Programs Unit seeks to employ a Youth Support Specialist. Through its Public Health Career Exploration Program (PHCE), the Youth Programs Unit offers NYC based youth early exposure to the public health field through partnerships with NYC youth centered programs, facilitated trainings and hands-on learning opportunities. The Youth Programs Unit also houses the Public Health in Action Program (PHIA). Through delivery of a school tailored curriculum, this program raises awareness of the field of public health, exposes students to public health initiatives in their communities and help them understand the skills and education needed to obtain full-time work in this field.
This position is grant funded until June 30, 2026. The selected candidate will primarily work at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s offices in Long Island City. The position requires about 25% field work; the selected candidate will be expected to travel throughout New York City.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Youth Programs Manager to build partnerships with mentors in community-based organizations and NYC public high schools
- Conduct outreach to identify and partner with NYC based youth centered programs and NYC high schools
- Coordinate and attend high level planning meetings with internal and external stakeholders and send follow up items
- Assist with developing, reviewing and updating program materials such as program forms, data collection tools, program materials, weekly newsletters, spreadsheets, emails, training materials, exercises and school resources
- Facilitate the onboarding process for new interns and lead related document collection
- Organize age-appropriate public health and professional development curriculum for in person or virtual delivery
- Schedule check-in meetings and training dates
- Assist with tracking program milestones and participant timesheets
- Maintain program records, create and analyze training and program evaluations, and draft program reports
- Assist with coordinating the program’s closing ceremony and activities
- Assist with conducting presentations on public health topics
- Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/organization.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2 years of relevant experience
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, remote communication and group facilitation skills
Benefits:
This position will be hired through a staffing agency. This position does not include benefits or paid holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
At-Will Employment Statement:
Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
Residency Requirement:
You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.
Salary : $9 - $18
