New York State Department of Health
Health Education Media Specialist 3 (NY HELPS) - 99919
New York State Department of Health, New York, New York, us, 10261
Health Education Media Specialist 3 (NY HELPS) - 99919
Base pay range: $86,681.00/yr - $109,650.00/yr
Responsibilities Major Function: Outreach & Events
- Identify and build partnerships with organizations in the upstate region to increase NYSOH visibility and develop scalable statewide outreach campaigns.
- Build and maintain partnership contact database; identify opportunities to expand partnerships and program visibility.
- Assist in facilitating NY State of Health's presence at various events (e.g., professional conferences, community/cultural events, job fairs, events hosted by legislators) with an informational booth, presentation, and/or other sponsorship opportunities.
Major Function: Communications & Marketing
- Draft editorial content for internal and external platforms, including reports, publications, social media, and other communications requests.
- Assist in developing talking points, press statements, and communications supporting NYSOH events/outreach, program priorities, and other marketing needs.
- Work with outreach partners and stakeholders on marketing materials, and branding opportunities.
Major Function: Digital Content/Maintenance
- Support ongoing digital content updates that enhance user experience and enrollment pathways.
- Collaborate with IT partners to ensure websites are updated, consumer-friendly, and accessible.
- Ensure that outreach events are posted across digital platforms and can be easily accessed.
Major Function: Project Management
- Serve as subject matter expert and internal resource for NY State of Health.
- Lead key projects ensuring adherence to NYS DOH processes and policies.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve project outputs across departmental initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications (Non-Competitive) Seven years experience in the preparation and distribution of health education or health promotion materials in both print media (e.g., brochures, posters, ads, newsletters) and electronic media (e.g., radio and TV public service announcements, videos, interactive computer programs).
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications Current NYS DOH employee with a permanent or contingent‑permanent, competitive status as a Health Education Media Specialist 3, G23.
Provisional appointment may be considered for eligible candidates if an eligible list of three or more candidates is not available; provisional candidates must meet the non‑competitive minimum qualifications or be a current NYS employee with one year experience in a permanent or contingent‑permanent, competitive status as a Health Education Media Specialist 2.
If three or fewer promotional candidates respond, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non‑competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications
Highly organized, detail oriented, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have effective time management skills to maintain multiple projects with complex details and timelines.
Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills and familiarity with public health insurance programs.
Experience in community outreach in a non‑profit, social service, academia, or government organization; additional experience in event coordination/logistics preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and popular meeting platforms such as Zoom, WebEx.
Strong understanding of New York State, specifically its upstate regions.
Some travel may be required.
Multi‑lingual preferred.
This position will report in NYC or Albany.
Additional Comments This position is being recruited in both New York City and Albany; it may be filled at either location. The position is part of the NYS HELPS program; no examination is required. Travel throughout New York State, including overnights to areas not served by public transportation, may be required.
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more.
EEO Statement The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health, and health disparities is critical to accomplishing our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit:
NYS Department of Health .
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518‑486‑1812 or email
doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov
to make a request.
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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Responsibilities Major Function: Outreach & Events
- Identify and build partnerships with organizations in the upstate region to increase NYSOH visibility and develop scalable statewide outreach campaigns.
- Build and maintain partnership contact database; identify opportunities to expand partnerships and program visibility.
- Assist in facilitating NY State of Health's presence at various events (e.g., professional conferences, community/cultural events, job fairs, events hosted by legislators) with an informational booth, presentation, and/or other sponsorship opportunities.
Major Function: Communications & Marketing
- Draft editorial content for internal and external platforms, including reports, publications, social media, and other communications requests.
- Assist in developing talking points, press statements, and communications supporting NYSOH events/outreach, program priorities, and other marketing needs.
- Work with outreach partners and stakeholders on marketing materials, and branding opportunities.
Major Function: Digital Content/Maintenance
- Support ongoing digital content updates that enhance user experience and enrollment pathways.
- Collaborate with IT partners to ensure websites are updated, consumer-friendly, and accessible.
- Ensure that outreach events are posted across digital platforms and can be easily accessed.
Major Function: Project Management
- Serve as subject matter expert and internal resource for NY State of Health.
- Lead key projects ensuring adherence to NYS DOH processes and policies.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve project outputs across departmental initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications (Non-Competitive) Seven years experience in the preparation and distribution of health education or health promotion materials in both print media (e.g., brochures, posters, ads, newsletters) and electronic media (e.g., radio and TV public service announcements, videos, interactive computer programs).
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications Current NYS DOH employee with a permanent or contingent‑permanent, competitive status as a Health Education Media Specialist 3, G23.
Provisional appointment may be considered for eligible candidates if an eligible list of three or more candidates is not available; provisional candidates must meet the non‑competitive minimum qualifications or be a current NYS employee with one year experience in a permanent or contingent‑permanent, competitive status as a Health Education Media Specialist 2.
If three or fewer promotional candidates respond, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non‑competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications
Highly organized, detail oriented, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have effective time management skills to maintain multiple projects with complex details and timelines.
Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills and familiarity with public health insurance programs.
Experience in community outreach in a non‑profit, social service, academia, or government organization; additional experience in event coordination/logistics preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and popular meeting platforms such as Zoom, WebEx.
Strong understanding of New York State, specifically its upstate regions.
Some travel may be required.
Multi‑lingual preferred.
This position will report in NYC or Albany.
Additional Comments This position is being recruited in both New York City and Albany; it may be filled at either location. The position is part of the NYS HELPS program; no examination is required. Travel throughout New York State, including overnights to areas not served by public transportation, may be required.
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more.
EEO Statement The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health, and health disparities is critical to accomplishing our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit:
NYS Department of Health .
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518‑486‑1812 or email
doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov
to make a request.
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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