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Company Overview:

With an annual budget of $2.3 billion and more than 7,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We're tackling a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs and getting exceptional results, but our work is never finished. The breadth of our innovative programs provides the widest range of choices for every member of our team.

With grant funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DOHMH is undertaking a new initiative that will meet critical infrastructure needs and make possible strategic investments that will have lasting effects on public health. Investments and improvements through this initiative will help modernize DOHMH’s foundational capabilities and data infrastructure, enabling it to partner in complex health and health care environments and, in turn, support better public health outcomes, including COVID-19. This initiative supports larger efforts to rebalance investments in public health and more equitably serve communities and populations.

The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant but will be supervised by DOHMH. This is a grant-funded position ending in November 2027.

Program Overview:

The Office of External Affairs manages many of the agency’s most critical interactions with the public, from raising awareness and promoting healthy behaviors to advancing policies and responding to health emergencies. The Bureau of Communications, housed within the Office of External Affairs, develops culturally responsive public health marketing campaigns; generates and crafts materials to inform New Yorkers of health information and program services, ensuring accessibility for all; provides access to translation services for collateral materials and clinics; maintains the agency’s website; and publishes content on the agency’s social media platforms. Within Creative Communications, the Content and Copy team oversees the writing, editing, and creation of content to inform New Yorkers of key health topics and emergency situations.

Job Description:

DOHMH has an opening for a Writer. Reporting to the Executive Communications Manager, they will serve as a dedicated internal writer to support the New York City Health Commissioner’s internal communications, including a weekly newsletter. This candidate will thoughtfully write and produce the Commissioner of Health’s weekly communications material with joy, curiosity, and care. The executive communications internal writer – will craft compelling, human-interest, employee-facing stories and content that keep NYC Health Department employees informed, engaged, and aligned with core agency objectives. This position must be a collaborative partner, managing the full production of editorial and design elements of the Commissioner’s newsletter according to a weekly deadline.  This role will contribute to the broader strategy and projects of the executive communications team, in support of championing the New York City Health Commissioner’s thought leadership in alignment with agency communications goals.

Duties:

Qualifications:

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Familiarity with content accessibility standards and best practices for plain language. 
• Project management: administer deadlines, priorities, and long-term deliverables simultaneously.  
• Cultural competency: creating inclusive content and engaging respectfully with diverse communities.  

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Schedule. 
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays. 
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision. 
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits. 
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage. 
• 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions. 
• College Savings Plan. 
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Additional Information: 

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities. 

We look forward to learning more about you! 

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.