Starting Date: 03/04/2024
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 a Project Associate to join the U.S. Health Services Division in our Denver, CO office. This position is responsible for supporting our portfolio of U.S.-based projects focused on topics including: reproductive health, health care transformation, substance use and mental health, Tribal health, environmental health and justice, and other public health initiatives at the local, state and national levels. Project associates will support our technical work for clients including technical assistance and training, strategic planning, research, program evaluation, and health communications. The ideal candidate will be a flexible and enthusiastic individual with a desire to support JSI’s mission of promoting and improving health for all, with a focus on vulnerable populations.
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 other’s success and view performance evaluations as collaborative experiences for growth and development.
About the role:
We are hiring a full-time Project Associate to join our Denver, CO office. Please note that the individual that fills this position will be required to work out of the Colorado office. This position is designed to provide a breadth of exposure to multiple areas of domestic public health for an 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. Some travel may be required. Annual salary is $61,000 – $63,000 (depending on years of experience) plus excellent benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, and a 401k with a company match.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide research and administrative support for project teams, including web and literature searches, logistical coordination of project activities (interviews, meetings, trainings, workshops, webinars), maintenance of project-related files, and notetaking;
- Contribute to project deliverables and project and office-wide communications, including outline drafting, synthesizing, writing, slide-creation, formatting, editing, and design;
- Interface with clients and support the range of project activities – from scheduling meetings to presenting work products to supporting virtual events;
- Contribute to internal JSI Colorado responsibilities (facilitating office-wide meetings, operational functions within the office, etc.)
- Organize and contribute to business development for new projects;
- Represent JSI with external audiences and clients at conferences and events;
- Travel within the U.S.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (No Master’s-level or PhD-level candidates, please.)
- 1-3 years of work experience in public health, health services or related field
- Commitment to advancing health and racial equity
- Interest in domestic public health and health policy
- Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate to diverse audiences on a variety of platforms
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to conduct and synthesize online research from multiple sources
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple work streams with minimal supervision
- Proficient in MS Office programs (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Google products (Drive, Gmail, Docs)
- Ability to quickly learn new technology platforms (Zoom, Slack, Miro, etc.)
Nice to have:
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
- Experience with climate or environmental health and justice related work
- Data visualization and/or graphic design skills
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Proficiency with website content management (Drupal) or email marketing platforms (MailChimp)
- Proficiency in languages other than English
Salary Range: $61,000 – $63,000
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 01/22/2024.
No phone calls please.
Principals only please.