Founded in 2004, BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in providing Public Health design and implementation programming for local, regional, and state governments.

Position Overview

The Associate Consultant (Associate) provides planning, project management, and administrative support to BME Strategies, a Massachusetts-based public health consulting firm.  The Associate assists BME Strategies project teams in serving client needs primarily focused on grants management, public health program implementation, emergency preparedness, and other consulting services for local public health stakeholders. The Associate works directly with clients in a project support role and also serves as a liaison between community agencies, institutions, providers and coalitions, as assigned by the Director of Public Health, to fulfill the goals of BME Strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides grants management services to local health departments and coalitions, including  developing work plans, submitting quarterly and annual reports, and managing budgets and purchases. 
• Provides assistance to project teams in carrying out core project responsibilities, i.e., the design and implementation of public health programs, conducting assessments and trainings, and the development of  analytics and summary reports. 
• Facilitates the collaborative work of local public health and emergency preparedness coalitions and manages logistics of meetings, conferences, and other events. 
• Establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, and/or other documents;  develops and maintains data, and performs routine analyses and calculations in the  processing of data for recurring internal reports.  
• Assists in the preparation of grant proposals and applications and with the completion of  grant deliverables. 
• Assists with social marketing efforts and community education programs, as assigned.
• Assists with the development of policies, procedures, and protocols for public health services.
• Assists with assessing the needs for health promotion and disease & disability prevention programs for cities and towns and helps strategize appropriate interventions for meeting these needs. 
• Develops and coordinates health education programs and materials. 
• Identifies the need for health promotion and disease prevention programs and works to meet  these needs. 
• Other functions, as assigned.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in public health or a related field is required.
• 1-2 years+ demonstrable experience working in applied public health (local,  state, or federal level) 
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interact positively with a variety of clients and stakeholders. 
• Experience with public health accreditation and quality initiatives is highly desirable.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Working Conditions

• Remote work, with occasional travel to client sites, conferences, or meetings as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Benefits

• Expected range is $70,000 - $81,000/annually
• BME Strategies offers a competitive benefits package, including vacation time, sick time, floating holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health FSA, dependent care FSA, 401(k) plan with employer match, and a one-time technology stipend.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

BME Strategies expects a large volume of applicants for this position and only those candidates invited to move forward in the interview process will be contacted. 

Please note that BME Strategies is unable to sponsor work-related visas.

We are made up of individuals with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. These varied points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

BME Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.