Location: Bow, NH
Position Category: Direct hire, paid in US
Posting Date: 02/28/2024
Deadline Date: Open until the position is filled.
Starting Date: 07/01/2024
Description
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), a leading public health research and consulting organization dedicated to advancing the health of individuals and communities, is seeking Project Associates to support our portfolio of U.S. based projects focused on topics including: healthcare transformation including behavioral health integration; strategies to advance health and racial equity including addressing social determinants of health and other barriers to healthcare access; women’s health, maternal and child health; HIV and infectious diseases; payment reform and Medicaid policy; and multisector approaches to advancing population health. Project associates will work with teams supporting our technical work in areas such providing technical assistance and training, strategic planning, research, program evaluation, and health communications among others.
How we work:
We pride ourselves on being a workplace where people from a wide variety of lived experiences have the freedom to pursue their passions and take an active part in shaping the future of our work. We develop specific, tailored solutions for our local, state, private and federal clients that are informed by public health research and data, and guided by our deep experience and ongoing relationships with communities. We understand that the public health field needs to reflect the diversity of our communities and are committed to building a diverse, and inclusive team.
Our organizational culture is strong—we care about each other as coworkers and as individuals and strive to extend flexibility to staff so that they can manage life, while still meeting the demands of the job. We are committed to each others' success and view performance evaluations as collaborative experiences for growth and development.
About the role:
This position is designed to provide a breadth of exposure to multiple areas of domestic public health for a recent graduate or early career professional looking to launch a career in public health, health policy, or a related field. For this role, we are looking for someone who embraces opportunities for growth and thrives in roles of responsibility with quick turnaround times. All staff members work across multiple projects simultaneously with a high-level of individual accountability, discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Our teams are still largely conducting business in a hybrid format, however this position will be assigned in-person tasks and must be available to work on-site in our Bow, NH office. This position may also be assigned to work remotely with project teams across offices for a portion of their work.
The annual salary range is $60,300 - $63,300 (depending on years of experience) plus excellent benefits including: health insurance, dental, vision, and a 401k with a company match.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format through www.jsi.com. No phone inquiries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinate and implement daily project activities focused on training and technical assistance, program evaluation, and/or policy including:
- handling logistics of project events (interviews, meetings, trainings, workshops, webinars);
- monitoring and summarizing relevant public health and health policy news to alert internal teams to key issues;
- conducting background research through web and literature searches;
- summarizing and synthesizing project activities through notetaking, activity progress reports, and project tracking; and
- cyclical review and updates to internal- and external-facing project materials (e.g., tools, resources, documents, websites).
2. Contribute to policy, evaluation, technical assistance and training deliverables, including:
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conducting background research
- coordinating and implementing qualitative activities (e.g., focus groups, key informant interviews),
- synthesizing findings, including performing coding, analysis, and writing;
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drafting outlines, products and reports (e.g., creating slide decks, fact sheets, e-learning materials, evaluation reports, policy analyses)
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materials design and editing, including review for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (Section 508)
3. Interface with clients and partners around external-facing project activities, including:
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connecting with individual grantees in the areas of data management and utilization;
- coordinating with partners around shared project or business development deliverables
- presenting work products to internal and external partners;
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managing technical details including planning and real-time troubleshooting to support in-person and virtual events ranging from small capacity building consultations to large-scale national meetings
4. Organize and contribute to business development for new projects including:
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searching for and disseminating information about new business development opportunities
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coordinating internal capacity development efforts
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developing proposal sections related to personnel and organizational capacity, and contributing research to technical proposals
5. Represent JSI with external audiences, including:
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Networking with external partners, clients, and programs at external conferences and events; and
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Promoting JSI programs and activities at external events through social media promotion, conference booth staffing, and in scheduled sessions
6. Travel within the U.S. as health and safety guidelines allow.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (No Master’s-level or PhD-level candidates, please)
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Commitment to advancing health and racial equity
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Interest in domestic public health and health policy
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Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate to diverse audiences on a variety of platforms
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Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
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Ability to conduct and synthesize online research from multiple sources
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple work streams with minimal supervision
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Proficient in MS Office programs (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Google products (Drive, Gmail, Docs)
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Ability to quickly learn new technology platforms (Zoom, Slack, Mural, etc.)
Nice to have:
- At least one year work experience in public health or publically funded health care
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Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis
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Data visualization and/or graphic design skills
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Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
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Proficiency with website content management (Drupal) or email marketing platforms (MailChimp)
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Proficiency in languages other than English
Application process:
- The application window will remain open until the position is filled.
- Qualified applicants will be contacted within three weeks of applying to schedule a 45-minute first round interview.
- Candidates selected to advance will participate in a second, 60-minute interview with 2-3 JSI team members. Candidates will be asked to submit writing samples at this stage.
Salary Range: $60,300 - $63,300
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online.
No phone calls please.
Principals only please.