Public Health Consultant

BME Strategies

Founded in 2004, BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs for local, regional, and state government partners.

About the role

The Public Health (PH) Consultant will provide cross-functional planning, coordination, and project support to BME Strategies. In this role, the Consultant will work across multiple practice areas with support from several practice area leads, including Substance Use Abatement, Coalition-Building & Management, Grants Management, and Project Management & Design.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple client projects through planning, coordination, and administrative support
• Contribute to the design and implementation of public health programs, assessments, trainings, and evaluations
• Aid with grants management, including preparing budgets, monitoring spending, developing work plans, and submitting reports
• Coordinate and facilitate public meetings, training, and community events, including scheduling, materials preparation, and follow-up documentation
• Maintain organized records, data, and tracking systems to support internal and client reporting
• Contribute to the development of written deliverables such as summaries, reports, presentations, and communication materials
• Aid in preparing grant proposals and other funding-related documents
• Support coalition and partnership activities by helping manage communication and logistics among stakeholders
• Collaborate with team members to continuously improve processes and client service
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of BME's mission and client commitments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience working in applied public health (local, state, or federal level), project coordination, or a related field; 2 or more years in a consulting firm environment preferred
• Master's degree in Public Health or a related field
• Minimum 1-4 years of client-facing experience
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse colleagues, clients, and community partners
• Experience with public health accreditation, quality improvement, or performance management initiatives is desirable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard project management tools
• A valid driver's license is required
• Previous experience contributing to business development including: sourcing new business, partner and client outreach, proposal writing and budget/project scoping experience
• Familiarity with opioid settlement fund (OSF) stewardship frameworks and allowable spending categories
• Experience in substance use prevention, including youth prevention programming, school-based initiatives, or community-level prevention strategies
• Familiarity with evidence-based prevention frameworks (e.g., Strategic Prevention Framework, Drug-Free Communities model)
• Experience coordinating with partners across the substance use system, including treatment providers, recovery community organizations, harm reduction programs, public health agencies, and/or law enforcement/criminal justice partners
• Experience working directly with municipalities or local health departments
• Strong technical writing for public-facing reports and presentations
• An alignment with BME's shared values

Skills

• Organized
• Detail-oriented
• Eager to contribute to mission-driven public health projects
• Experienced communicator with a proven track record of working directly with communities
• Enjoys problem-solving, balancing multiple priorities, and supporting collaborative projects in a remote, fast-paced environment

Pay

The salary range for this position is $79,040 - $112,320 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time position based in a home office environment within the U.S. BME Strategies in a remote-first organization. This role may require occasional travel to client sites, conferences, or meetings as required; once-per-month travel is anticipated for this role.