The Special Projects Fund (SPF) is a $3 million annual funding opportunity that allows NYHealth to respond to opportunities that fit the organization’s mission but fall outside the Foundation’s priority areas. SPF allows NYHealth to be responsive to the changing health care environment by supporting innovative ideas that emerge from the community. SPF is reserved for coordinated interventions that advance NYHealth’s broad mission and have the potential to improve New Yorkers’ health and wellbeing measurably.
Position Summary:
The Special Projects Fund intern will work closely with the program officer and program assistant. This position is ideal for graduate-level students interested in learning about public interventions and community strategies that improve health equity and access. Additionally, this position offers interns exposure to health care philanthropy.
This hybrid position requires remote and in-person work at the Foundation’s New York City office. Full-time staff are currently in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; although the intern’s work schedule is generally flexible, they are expected to spend time onsite at least one day per week on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays.
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities are as follows:
• Respond to funding inquiries;
• Work with the Grants Management Department and the program team to facilitate the submission of letters of intent and full proposals from potential applicants;
• Coordinate proposal review meetings with NYHealth staff and external reviewers;
• Participate in the review and recommendation of projects for Board approval;
• Assist with monitoring and managing grants portfolio;
• Assist with organizing meetings and other events;
• Conduct research on New York-focused and national health care issues, as well as subjects of particular interest to the Foundation; and
• Perform limited administrative work.
The New York Health Foundation welcomes applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and values having a diverse staff. Individuals from historically marginalized populations are encouraged to apply. Employment opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.