Job Description
Job Title : Special Projects Fellow Department : WorkWell NYC Division : OLR/WorkWell NYC Bureau : N/A Location : 22 Cortlandt Street New York, NY 10007 Reports To Title : Program Director Direct Reports Title(s) : Assistant Commissioner Schedule & Hours: M-F, 20-30 hours per week Workplace Flexibility Modality : Possibility of hybrid schedule after 30 days of work. Wednesdays are required in office day. Work Environment: Office Environment, occasional travel for meetings and presentations within the NYC boroughs. Grant End Date: 06/30/2026 Created Date: 1/15/2026 Revised Date : 2/5/2026 Salary : $22-$24 per hour FLSA Classification : Exempt Who We Are The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City. Our Culture We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, where open communication drives our impact. About The Role WorkWell NYC seeks an independent and highly motivated Special Projects Fellow to provide support for a variety of worksite wellness initiatives that aim to improve the health and well-being of City of New York employees. WorkWell NYC Special Projects Fellow will support strategic goals that WorkWell NYC has set by working on various project under the supervision of the Program Director and Assistant Commissioner. About The Program WorkWell NYC (WWNYC) is an innovative workplace wellness team servicing over 350,000 City of New York employees. WorkWell NYC supports agencies to develop workplace-based programming and innovative, sustainable workplace wellness infrastructure. WorkWell NYC offers Citywide programming in person and digitally — live and on-demand — in five areas: prevention and chronic conditions, physical fitness, mental well-being, nutrition, and health equity. Responsibilities Projects and responsibilities will include: Assist with the development of innovative programming such as events for the 10th anniversary of WorkWell NYC Research vendors, event spaces, etc. Draft program planning documents such as objectives, evaluation measures/surveys, workplans, marketing materials, etc. Assist with implementation and staffing of events/initiatives Assist with the development and mapping of data analytics and customer relationship management tools and implementation Conduct research to support reaching new populations and providing responsive programming Reach out to stakeholders to gather information and schedule meetings (i.e. informal inquiries, focus groups, etc.) Draft communications to share information with stakeholders (i.e. emails, flyers, presentations, etc.) Attend staff meetings and other WorkWell NYC meetings as requested by their supervisor Other program support, as assigned Requirements Possess strong skills in project and time management, verbal and written communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, Airtable and Salesforce Display a capacity for critical, independent, and creative thinking. Be a highly motivated self-starter who is flexible and able to balance multiple assignments with deadlines Previous experience with research, outreach and program development Previous experience with health and wellness promotion programs Able to participate in external workplace-based health forums (i.e., health fairs, educational programs) throughout NYC to promote and/or evaluate WorkWell NYC programs Previous experience with the City of New York Graduate student