Hourly Project Assistant II
New York City
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Health Research, Inc. is seeking a motivated Hourly Project Assistant II to assist with quality improvement initiatives designed to strengthen HIV care across New York State and nationally. The incumbent will gain hands-on experience in public health research, program evaluation, and healthcare quality improvement. The Hourly Project Assistant will work with experienced public health professionals to support projects focused on improving access to public health services, reducing stigma, strengthening provider engagement, and developing innovative approaches to improving health outcomes for people with HIV. Responsibilities may include assisting with literature reviews, assisting with collaborative initiatives, analyzing program data, supporting surveys or focus groups, and assisting with developing reports, presentations, and quality improvement resources used by healthcare providers and HIV programs. Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a related educational program/field; OR one year of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience producing written materials, and/or analyzing information or data, and/or working in team settings, and/or managing multiple tasks or deadlines in academic or work environments. Academic or work experience in public health initiatives related to HIV care, healthcare quality improvement and improving access to outcomes in healthcare systems. Experience conducting literature reviews and summarizing research findings. Familiarity with qualitative or quantitative data analysis methods. Experience designing, administering, or contributing to surveys, focus groups, or program evaluation activities in academic, research, or professional settings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint including document preparation, data organization/analysis, and presentation development. Experience synthesizing academic research into concise summaries or reports.