Project Associate

Job Description

Who we are:
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 join the U.S. Health Services Division in our Boston, MA office. This position is responsible for supporting our portfolio of U.S.-based projects focused on topics including: primary care/behavioral health integration; strategies to advance health and racial equity including addressing social determinants of health and other barriers to health care 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 support our technical work for clients including technical assistance and training, capacity building, strategic planning, research, program evaluation, and health communications.

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:
We are hiring a group of full-time Project Associates to join our Boston, MA office. 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. RESPONSIBILITIES The Project Associate will:

• 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;
• 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. as health and safety guidelines allow.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (No Master’s-level or PhD-level candidates, please.)
• 1-2 years of work, volunteer, and/or internship experience
• 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, Mural, etc.)

Nice to have:

• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis
• 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

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 11/04/2022.

About the Organization

John Snow, Inc., and its non-profit affiliate, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) are named in honor of Dr. John Snow, the "father of modern epidemiology". Based in Boston, USA, with eight U.S. and 64 international office sites, JSI is dedicated to providing quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs around the world. Established in 1978, JSI has successfully managed more than 1200 projects in 104 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, as well as the United States. JSI's staff is dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities through public health projects in the United States and around the world. Our broad-based approach combines the expertise and innovative talents of more than 2000 staff with local partners to allow countries, communities, families, and individuals to develop their own skills and identify solutions that address their public health needs.