(Open Application) Public Health Associate

Job Title: Public Health Associate

Location: Remote/East Coast Preferred

Description

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. Our work supports evidence-based, community-driven solutions that strengthen public health systems and advance equity across the communities we serve. At BME, our clients are on the front lines of Public Health. Priorities may shift but our commitment to supporting our partners does not. We take pride in having multi-year, multi-project engagements, often working closely as an extension of their staff. Our success comes from our shared values: a bias toward action; optimistically collaborative; willingness to navigate ambiguity; minimal ego - no job is too small or big; pursuing the equitable solution; always learning, and; committed to quality at every stage.

Position Overview

Please note: This posting is intended to serve as an open application for future Associate-level opportunities. BME Strategies reviews applications on a rolling basis as project needs arise for roles with similar responsibilities and experience requirements. While we may not be actively hiring for this exact position at this time, candidates whose backgrounds align with upcoming opportunities may be contacted regarding next steps. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Public Health Associate provides planning, coordination, and project support to BME Strategies, a Massachusetts-based public health consulting firm. Associates work closely with project teams and clients to advance a wide range of initiatives, including program design and project management, grants management, emergency preparedness, coalition building, and performance improvement. They also support projects that provide technical assistance in areas such as public health communications, substance use and harm reduction, environmental health and inspectional services, vaccination campaigns and logistics, and strategic planning.

This role would be well-suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to mission-driven public health projects. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys problem-solving, balancing multiple priorities, and supporting collaborative work in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

BME Org-Wide Responsibilities for Associates

• Building foundational technical, collaborative, and project skills

• Developing awareness of how senior staff lead, manage clients, and deliver work

• Contributes in a support role on projects; develops client-facing skills under guidance of more senior staff

• Contributes to team learning through project participation

• Business Development: contributes to exemplary client satisfaction; may seek opportunities for proposal development support through copy-editing

• Role expectations: 90% project work, 5% admin work, 5% business development work.

Additional 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.

• Assist with grants management, including preparing budgets, monitoring spending, developing work plans, and submitting reports.

• Coordinate meetings, trainings, and 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.

• Assist 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.

Experience, Qualification, & Skills

• Minimum 1-3  years experience required

• Minimum of one year experience working in applied public health (local, state, or federal level), project coordination, or a related field.

• Customer service capabilities through a variety of acceptable experiences (retail, service, etc.)

• MPH or similar relevant graduate degree.

• Note: For highly specialized and/or technical roles, relevant experience may be substituted for a graduate degree.

• Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field required.

• 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.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.

• And an alignment with BME’s shared values .

Work Environment

• 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.

• BME's work is organized around contracts that have defined scopes and timelines. As contracts conclude, we make every effort to transition team members to new projects that align with their practice area or skill set. As a result, the responsibilities of an employee hired for a particular position may adapt based on project needs and assignments.

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