Special Assistant

• Master's degree in psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a relevant field and 1 years of relevant project coordination and/or project management experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a relevant field and 2 years of relevant project coordination and/or project management experience.

• Experience providing executive support to a senior official in government, health care, or a large nonprofit, including complex calendar management, travel, and briefing materials, with sound judgment and discretion on confidential matters.
• Experience as a liaison between an operating unit and an executive office: tracking requests, deadlines, and approvals across several teams, following up without being asked, and writing clear agendas, minutes, and briefing memos.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with New York City government administrative processes such as travel approvals, personnel actions, and document clearance.

Work Location: 42-09 28th Street, Queens, New York 11101

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter on our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/ . Only applications submitted through our website will be considered

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.