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Posted:
November 25, 2020
Location:
USA - MA - Boston
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time
The Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment (C-CHANGE) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a Research Project Coordinator for its new project on Building Climate Resilient Community Health Clinics. The goal of this multi-year program is to bring the best available science on climate, health, and resiliency to develop an integrated Climate Resilience Toolkit for community health clinics. Working collaboratively with community health centers (CHCs), the project will be designed to improve climate change and disaster resiliency for CHCs and their clinical providers, and in doing so, improve health outcomes for the patients they serve. The toolkit will be developed and deployed in collaboration with Americares, a leading global nonprofit focused on improving health for people affected by poverty and disasters.

The Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment translates the innovative research from faculty and students across the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health into actions that improve public health today and create a more just, sustainable and healthy future for all. Led by Dr. Aaron Bernstein, Harvard Chan C-CHANGE equips changemakers with the evidence and tools they need to act now to protect our health. For more information, please visit the C-CHANGE website: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/c-change/

The Research Project Coordinator's duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Research of current literature in climate change and disaster risk reduction for health centers
  • Analysis of climate readiness vs disaster preparedness
  • Serve as project coordinator to ensure project goals are tracked and met
  • Conduct interviews and needs assessments with community health centers
  • Toolkit design focusing on identifying and operationalizing strategies for climate resilience and readiness
  • Toolkit evaluation and updates based on pilot feedback and real-time usage of content (post-disaster)
  • Design of long-term program maintenance strategies
  • Serve as point of contact with Americares, a key partner on the project
  • Supporting program evaluation
  • Serve as the liaison between the program and the communications team, making sure the team is fully informed on program development
  • Working with the communications team to draft materials for stakeholders
  • Other duties as assigned
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of one year from the date of hire with the strong possibility of extension.

PLEASE NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a writing sample.

PLEASE NOTE: The primary work location for this position is Boston, Massachusetts. Until our return to campus, which is still to-be-determined, this interview process and position will be conducted virtually – including virtual interviews, remote onboarding, and remote work. The remote nature of this position is only temporary. Local, on-campus work will be required once the School and this role return to an operational status that supports it.

  • Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
  • This position has a 90 day orientation and review (O&R) period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.
  • The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship for administrative and staff positions.
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The Harvard T.H. Chan of Public Health is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – including fostering respect for all, serving the greater good, and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more about the Chan School's mission, objectives, and core values, please visit our website here.

Harvard offers an outstanding benefits package including:
  • Time Off: 3- 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 11.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
  • Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
  • Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
  • Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
  • Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
  • Wellness Options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and complimentary health services.
    Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!

Salary Grade: 054

Union: 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

  • 3+ years of related experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered


  • Bachelor's degree and/or MPH preferred
  • Experience with project coordination and management in an academic or non-profit environment preferred
  • Experience coordinating a research study preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft applications and Adobe
  • Experience with social media preferred
  • Proficiency in Spanish a plus but not required
  • Hard-working, team-player with a sense of humor and commitment to the Center's mission preferred
  • Strong communications skills preferred
  • Experience working well with a team and independently preferred
  • Self-motivated, strong analytical skills, and experience providing recommendations to a larger team preferred


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Internal Number: 52875BR
About Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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