Careers

Who we are:
JSI Research & Training Institute (JSI), a leading public health research and consulting organization dedicated to advancing the health of individuals and communities, is seeking a Project Associate to join our energetic and collaborative Bay Area-based California team. This position will be responsible for supporting our growing portfolio of U.S.-based projects focused on collaboration and collective action across primary care and behavioral health at the local, state and national levels; public health and health care initiatives that challenge the status quo to advance equity; training and technical assistance for safety-net organizations; and applied research to build the evidence-base for emerging areas in public health. JSI projects span a wide variety of topics including: primary care/behavioral health integration; strategies to advance health and racial equity including addressing social determinants of health; homelessness; women’s health; maternal and child health; HIV; payment reform and Medicaid policy; and multisector approaches to advancing population health.

How we work:
We pride ourselves on being a workplace where people from a wide variety of lived experiences have the freedom to pursue their passions and take an active part in shaping the future of our work. We have a bias toward action: We do research with the explicit intent of influencing policy change and changes in practice and have results to show it. We understand that the public health field needs to reflect the diversity of our communities and are committed to building a diverse, and inclusive team.

Our office culture is strong—we care about each other as coworkers and as individuals and strive to extend flexibility to staff so that they can manage life, while still meeting the demands of the job. We are committed to each others' success and view performance evaluations as collaborative experiences for growth and development. When it is safe to gather in person, we hold weekly staff lunches; host our partners, friends, and families at the office; and make sure to make time for the occasional fun staff outing.
JSI is committed to the safety of our staff and to facilitating connection and community with one another. We are transitioning into a hybrid work environment in which all Bay Area JSI staff work from the office on Wednesdays. All other days staff may choose to work in the office or remotely. Given the constantly changing environment, this arrangement may be adjusted over time.

About the role:
This position is designed to provide a breadth of exposure to multiple areas of domestic public health for a recent graduate or early career professional looking to launch a career in public health, health policy, or a related field. For this role, we are looking for someone who embraces opportunities for growth and thrives in roles of responsibility with quick turnaround times. All staff members work across multiple projects simultaneously with a high-level of individual accountability, discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Our teams are still largely conducting business in a hybrid format; however, candidates hired for this position will be associated with the Berkeley, CA office and will be expected to be in person in the office at least once a week. Potential assignments for this position reflect a mix of in-person and hybrid work, and staff may be assigned to project teams across offices.

The annual salary range is $66,560-$67,500 (depending on years of experience) plus excellent benefits including: health insurance, dental, vision, and a 401k with a company match.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format through www.jsi.com. No phone inquiries.

Project Associates:

1. Coordinate and implement daily project activities focused on training and technical assistance, program evaluation, and/or policy including:

• Handling logistics of project events (interviews, meetings, trainings, workshops, webinars);
  
• Monitoring and summarizing relevant public health and health policy news to alert internal teams to key issues;
  
• Conducting background research through web and literature searches;
  
• Summarizing and synthesizing project activities through notetaking, activity progress reports, and project tracking; and
  
• Cyclical review and updates to internal- and external-facing project materials (e.g., tools, resources, documents, websites).

2. Contribute to policy, evaluation, technical assistance and training deliverables, including:

• Conducting background research;
  
• Coordinating and implementing qualitative activities (e.g., focus groups, key informant interviews);
  
• Synthesizing findings, including performing coding, analysis, and writing;
  
• Drafting outlines, products, and reports (e.g., creating slide decks, fact sheets, e-learning materials, evaluation reports, policy analyses); and
  
• Materials design and editing, including review for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (Section 508).

3. Interface with clients and partners around external-facing project activities, including:

• Connecting with individual grantees in the areas of data management and utilization;
  
• Coordinating with partners around shared project or business development deliverables;
  
• Presenting work products to internal and external partners; and
  
• Managing technical details including planning and real-time troubleshooting to support in-person and virtual events ranging from small capacity building consultations to large-scale national meetings.

4. Organize and contribute to business development for new projects including:

• Searching for and disseminating information about new business development opportunities;
  
• Coordinating internal capacity development efforts; and
  
• Developing proposal sections related to personnel and organizational capacity, and contributing research to technical proposals.

5. Represent JSI with external audiences, including:

• Networking with external partners, clients, and programs at external conferences and events; and
  
• Promoting JSI programs and activities at external events through social media promotion, conference booth staffing, and in scheduled sessions.

6. Travel within the U.S. as health and safety guidelines allow.

• Bachelor’s degree (No Master’s-level or PhD-level candidates, please)
  
• Commitment to advancing health and racial equity
  
• Interest in domestic public health and health policy
  
• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate to diverse audiences on a variety of platforms
  
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
  
• Ability to conduct and synthesize online research from multiple sources
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple work streams with minimal supervision
  
• Proficient in MS Office programs (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Google products (Drive, Gmail, Docs)
  
• Ability to quickly learn new technology platforms (Zoom, Slack, Mural, etc.)

Nice to have:

• At least one year work experience in public health or publicly funded health care
  
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis
  
• Data visualization and/or graphic design skills
  
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  
• Proficiency with website content management (Drupal) or email marketing platforms (MailChimp)
  
• Proficiency in languages other than English