Cornell Cooperative Extension (Essex) - Public Health Fellow I (Program and Organizational Management, Nutrition and Food Security)

Cornell Cooperative Extension (Essex) - Public Health Fellow I (Program and Organizational Management, Nutrition and Food Security) 

Please email pcgphc@pcgus.com if you experience any difficulty applying to this role.

In 2021, the New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC) Fellowship Program was formed to support New York State public health preparedness and response related to the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health emergencies. In August 2024, the next cohort of NYSPHC Fellows will be mobilized across New York State to 1) provide critical support and services to the New York State Department of Health, local health departments (LHD), and community-based sites in response to both current and future public health emergencies, (2) build effective communication and messaging throughout the State to support key strategies addressing public health efforts, and (3) facilitate connections among the community level public health stakeholders required to strengthen and sustain public health learning and action partnerships. Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), as the project manager, and its affiliate, Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), have partnered with NYSPHC for SSO to recruit and hire Fellows for the 2024-2026 Public Health Corps Cohort. 

Applicants MUST submit the following components with their application: 

• Resume 
• Statement of Purpose – Upload under “Cover Letter” section of application, 500 words or less 
• 2 Professional References – Upload under “Additional Documents” section of application. Please include two references with name, title, email, phone number. Please do not upload letters of reference.  

Responsibilities

As a Public Health Fellow I, you will be responsible for working with the designated host organization to provide specialized professional services related to identified public health priorities. The Public Health Fellow I will have an onsite presence based on the needs of the host organization. The host organization may require up to 100 percent onsite work and/or local travel.  

Responsibilities of this position are as follows:  

• Comply with NYSPHC requirements, including successfully completing Cornell University’s Public Health Essentials Certificate Course and University of Miami’s Building Expertise in Administration and Management Certificate course. 
• Comply with PCG project and SSO employment and program requirements. 
• Focus efforts in at least one of the following areas: communications; emergency preparedness and response; epidemiology; laboratory; policy development; program and organizational management; and stakeholder engagement.  

Responsibilities and tasks may include:  

• Support with public health investigations and surveillance activities to gather information on COVID-19, emerging or future public health threats, and/or chronic or communicable diseases. 
• Provide public health education, training, and outreach programs. 
• Collect, review, and enter data required by the host organization.  
• Prepare written summaries, reports, and action plans. 
• Create and disseminate communications for public health outreach. 
• Assist the public in obtaining appropriate services. 
• Communicate regularly with the NYSPHC Regional Fellowship Placement Coordinator. 
• Other duties, as assigned.  

Fellowship Position specific Description  

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Essex Public Health Fellow I will work in Program and Organizational Management, focusing on nutrition and food security. The fellow will:  

• Utilize program resources and materials to develop and distribute educational materials that link public health outcomes with local, healthy food. 
• Teach existing educational programs as defined. 
• Work to foster acceptance of community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences. 
• Under the direction and oversight of the Program Team Leaders, apply subject matter knowledge to create and deliver lesson plans. Delivery methods include, but are not limited to, one-on-one teaching, group classes, and workshops. 
• Assist community members in enrolling in public programs that enable them to access and purchase local food. 
• Assist in providing educational programs via mass media. 
• Adapt in-person programming to virtual settings. 
• Assist in enrolling eligible residents in SNAP. 
• Advise food pantries who want to incorporate local food for recipients. 
• Contribute to data resources about food access and local food providers (see https://ahihealth.org/healthyadk/) 
• Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and Program staff to achieve Association program delivery goals.

Minimum Qualifications 

• At least one of the following:  

• • One year of experience within a health, public health, education, human services, community-based organization, or institutional setting 
  • One year of experience in administrative, personnel, fiscal, or other related operational activity 
  • Associate’s degree 
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.  
• Proficiency with computers, including word processing, email, data entry, using spreadsheets and databases, and creating presentations.  
• Critical thinking and sound judgment.     
• A flexible, adaptive, and composed attitude with the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals.
• Phenomenal work ethic with a positive attitude.      
• Employment is contingent on completion of a background check.  
• Must be able to meet position requirements, including reporting for onsite work or local travel as required.    
• If a fully remote position, must have reliable internet access.  

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an e-Verify participant.