The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations. CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well-being of New Yorkers. CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems and the Bureau of Finance, Administration and Services. The division's Deputy Commissioner serves as the Agency's Chief Equity Officer and oversees Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better address racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Medical Officer. The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health: Formerly known as the Brooklyn Neighborhood Health Action Centers, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health will continue to provide oversight and leadership in programming and planning for the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center will satellite programming and planning also occurring at the Bedford and Bushwick District Health Offices. This bureau will support programming, planning and research opportunities to address racial inequities resulting in premature mortality in Central Brooklyn.
The Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health seeks a Program Manager for" Creating Healthy Schools and Community" (CHSC), a New York State Department of Health-funded initiative. This role function as a senior programmatic and operational lead embedded within the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, supporting integrated school-and community-based strategies that advance chronic disease prevention, physically activity, nutrition access and health equity.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Systems Building & Data Management:
- Oversee data collection, monitoring, and reporting for programmatic, community engagement, and evaluation activities. Utilize Public Health Partners Connect (CRM) and other data systems to track participation, partnerships, and outcomes. Integrate CHSC data with broader Action Center reporting and wellness tracking systems, including incentive-based engagement initiatives.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal leadership, funders, and external partners.
- Present neighborhood health data to partners to inform shared strategies and collective action.
Community & School Partnership Development:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, community-based organizations, city and state agencies, and local leaders; Build and support coalitions to leverage resources, strengthen coordination, and increase program sustainability. Provide training and technical assistance to partners implementing CHSC aligned activities. Program Leadership & Grant Management:
- Serve as programmatic and operational lead for CHSC implementation within the Action Center ecosystem. Manage all grant-related activities including budgeting, reporting, contracting, staffing and compliance.
- Translate grant deliverables into actionable workplans aligned with site-wide priorities and time lines.
- Support program sustainability and continuous improvement efforts.
Program Implementation & Coordination:
- Plan and execute community and school-linked wellness activities, events and presentations (Some evenings and weekends required). Coordinate vendors, facilitators, and partners supporting physical activity, nutrition, and wellness initiatives. Support integrated school-community programming that reflects neighborhood needs and lived experience. Staff Supervision. Supervise and support professional development and skill-building among program staff.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience managing complex, community-based public health programs
- Strong background in health equity, chronic disease prevention, and community wellness
- Demonstrated experience with grant management, budgeting, and contract oversight
- Experience working with schools and community-based partners in underserved neighborhoods
- Strong data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills
- Familiarity with CRM systems, Salesforce, Tableau, and data dashboards a plus
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to engage effectively in public forums and cross-sector partnerships
Why you should work for us:
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positionβs associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] or 347-396-6549.
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