TEMPORARY SPECIAL PROJECT EXECUTIVE

New York State Association of County Health Officials (NYSACHO) represents and supports local health departments across New York State and works to strengthen public health systems and workforce capacity. We partner with county leaders, state agencies, and community organizations to ensure every community—urban, rural, or suburban—has access to responsive, trusted, and culturally relevant public health services. Our work is rooted in service, collaboration, and accountability to the communities our members serve.

About the role

NYSACHO is seeking an experienced public health leader to serve as a Part-Time Special Project Executive for a high-profile Prevention Agenda initiative funded by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Division of Public Health Infrastructure. This temporary position is designed for a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in Community Health Assessment (CHA), Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) development, cross-sector partnership engagement, and implementation of New York State’s Prevention Agenda.

The Special Project Executive will serve as NYSACHO’s principal subject matter expert, providing strategic leadership, technical guidance, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project period. This role will partner with the Senior Program Manager, who will oversee day-to-day project implementation, logistics, and contract management, while the Special Project Executive provides high-level strategic direction and serves as the primary technical resource.

Responsibilities

• Serve as NYSACHO’s lead subject matter expert on Community Health Assessment (CHA), Community Health Improvement Planning (CHIP), and the New York State Prevention Agenda.
• Provide strategic guidance to ensure all project activities align with NYSDOH priorities, evidence-based practices, and statewide public health goals.
• Advise the Executive Director and project team on emerging issues, implementation strategies, and stakeholder engagement opportunities.
• Review project deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholder engagement and technical assistance related to Prevention Agenda implementation.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with local health departments, hospitals, community-based organizations, NYSDOH staff, and Prevention Agenda partners.
• Represent NYSACHO during meetings, presentations, and statewide discussions related to the project.
• Support collaborative problem-solving and facilitate consensus among diverse public health partners.
• Assist in planning and facilitating one statewide Prevention Agenda Workgroup meeting and five regional Prevention Agenda Partnership Summits, including developing region-specific content and meeting materials.
• Lead strategic discussions focused on partnership development, health equity, collaboration, and Prevention Agenda implementation by serving as meeting facilitator and/or presenter.
• Guide development of program and event assessment tools, stakeholder outreach strategies, and distribution plans.
• Review assessment results and develop recommendations to strengthen partnerships, communication, training, data utilization, and health equity integration, as well as identify regional priorities and opportunities for future collaboration.
• Collaborate on the development of public-facing and internal reports based on project activities.
• Participate in regular project meetings with NYSDOH, review project progress, and advise on successful completion of contract deliverables.
• Ensure project activities remain aligned with approved work plans and timelines.
• Contribute to project monitoring summaries, evaluation reports, and the final project report.
• Identify implementation challenges and recommend practical solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible public health leadership experience.
• Extensive experience leading or supporting Community Health Assessments (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP).
• Demonstrated expertise with the New York State Prevention Agenda.
• Thorough understanding of New York State local public health systems, hospitals, and community health partnerships.
• Experience facilitating multi-sector stakeholder meetings and building consensus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong strategic planning and project advisory experience.
• Ability to travel throughout New York State for meetings and regional summits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Former Local Health Department Commissioner, Director of Public Health, Deputy Commissioner, or senior NYSDOH leader.
• Experience working with statewide public health initiatives and cross-sector partnerships.
• Experience developing strategic recommendations, evaluation reports, and technical guidance documents.
• Established relationships with New York State public health leaders and Prevention Agenda partners.
• Experience serving as a consultant or executive advisor on public health initiatives.

Schedule

Part-time, temporary position from immediately through November 30, 2026. Hours and hourly compensation will be negotiated upon hire based on availability and skillset.

Location

Hybrid with some compensated travel throughout New York State.

Reports to: Executive Director