GMHC is a dynamic, client-centered, community-based organization where collaboration, compassion, and mutual respect are the rules of thumb. We’re looking for exceptionally talented and passionate critical-thinking professionals who share a commitment to our mission and results-oriented approach.
Our Culture
GMHC is a mission-driven, data-driven entrepreneurial culture. We work in teams to make the lives of our clients better. The nature of our work requires everyone to roll up their sleeves, dig in, and embrace new challenges without hesitation.
Our culture is community. We focus on building relationships across functions and teams. We regularly share updates and best practices with one another, and identify opportunities for increasing our collective impact. We recognize exceptional individual contributions, but practice a high degree of humility. The people whom we serve are always our focus. We are unrelenting and optimistic about the prospects of ending AIDS.
Employee Traits
One of our greatest strengths is our diversity of talent and ideas. We support the principles of equal opportunity and equal representation. We celebrate and support our differences. We recruit people with the best combinations of education, training, and professional experience needed for the work that we do. Many of our team members speak more than one language, reflecting the multi-cultural nature of our work.
Although most programmatic positions require a social service or public health background, we actively recruit people from the other fields who can leverage their skills for our work.
We nurture the growth and development of our staff including supporting professional development to build technical and leadership skills. Many positions have opportunities for advancement within programs. Our programs include positions with similar functions, providing opportunities for team members to pursue different opportunities across the agency.
Benefits of Working at GMHC
All GMHC employees enjoy a competitive compensation package which includes a benefits package consisting of:
- Health insurance (medical, dental and vision plans)
- Retirement savings plans (with an excellent matching program)
- Life insurance (basic and supplemental)
- Short & long-term disability
- Textbook reimbursement
- Paid time off & holidays (12 holidays per year and 4+ weeks paid days off per year)
- Paid child care leave
- Remote work environment
- Flexible work arrangements
- Close proximity to public transit including the Port Authority and Penn Station
- Our offices are located in midtown New York City.
Available Positions
The Cook Assistant supports the Cook in all aspects of meal preparation and kitchen operations in a high-volume production kitchen serving approximately 240 meals per day. The role helps maintain high standards of food quality, safety, cleanliness, and organization while supporting daily kitchen operations and volunteer engagement.
This position works closely with the Cook and Kitchen Assistant and helps ensure compliance with New York State Department of Health and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regulations.
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The Director, Institutional Giving is a senior leadership role responsible for setting and executing the strategic direction of GMHC’s institutional fundraising efforts. This position plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission by securing major funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies in support of GMHC’s programs, services, and advocacy work.
Reporting to the Vice President of Individual and Institutional Giving, the Director oversees all aspects of institutional giving, including funder cultivation and stewardship, proposal development, reporting and compliance, and alignment with organizational priorities.
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The Health Navigator connects individuals and families to affordable health care coverage by providing enrollment assistance, education, and outreach through the New York State of Health (NYSOH) Navigator Program. This includes support within a range of health benefit options such as ADAP, Medicaid, Medicare, COBRA, and Marketplace plans, all with a focus on meeting people where they are.
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Health Navigator is responsible for meeting program deliverables in alignment with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) funding requirements. Core responsibilities include assisting clients with new enrollments and renewals, facilitating referrals, maintaining accurate documentation in both internal and state systems, and delivering presentations to help community members better understand their coverage options.
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Position Description:
The Housing Case Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to vulnerable clients experiencing housing instability across the five boroughs of New York City. The ideal candidate will be adept at assessing needs, developing individualized housing plans, and coordinating with GMHC program partners to secure and maintain stable housing for our clients. Through a client-centered and empathetic approach, the Housing Case Manager will conduct home visits, coordinate social service referrals, assist with entitlements management, and implement housing stability interventions and support.
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Position Description:
The Housing Maintenance Technician’s core function is to keep all the apartments in good repairs, functional, and habitable conditions. Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve issues and repair / fix. And complete housing work orders.
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Position Description:
The Housing Mental Health Counselor’s core function is to provide comprehensive mental health services and case management to individuals enrolled within a grant-funded mental health program in Supportive Housing. This role involves assessing the mental health needs of clients – many of whom are living with or affected by HIV/AIDS – and connecting them with appropriate services and resources to address their medical and psychosocial needs.
As part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, the Housing Mental Health Counselor plays a vital role in monitoring client progress, coordinating services, and developing individualized care plans that integrate both mental health and medical care to enhance overall well-being.
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Position Description:
The Housing Substance Use (SU) Case Manager (CASAC) provides client-centered substance use counseling and case management to individuals enrolled in the HUD Connection to Housing & Care Program. This role is vital in helping clients achieve housing stability while addressing substance use challenges through individual and group counseling, advocacy, and supportive services.
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Position Description:
The Housing Specialist plays a key role in supporting housing stability and entitlements coordination for formerly homeless clients enrolled in GMHC’s Supportive Housing programs. This role ensures contract compliance, promotes client engagement based on individual needs, and contributes to long-term housing retention. The Housing Specialist works closely with the Senior Director, Residence Management to ensure that all residential units meet program standards and remain aligned with client wellness and housing goals.
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Position Description:
The Mental Health Counselor provides comprehensive mental health services to individuals and groups within GMHC’s OMH-licensed Article 31 outpatient clinic. This role involves assessing the mental health needs of clients—many of whom are living with or affected by HIV/AIDS—and connecting them with appropriate services and resources to address their medical and psychosocial needs.
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Position Description:
The Mental Health Office Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the outpatient mental health programs within the Mental Health and Substance Use Services division. This role serves as a frontline representative and is often the first point of contact for clients. This role is responsible for front desk coordination, client scheduling, documentation management, and general administrative support to ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of the clinic. The position requires professional bilingual communication (English/Spanish) and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse client population in a fast-paced clinical environment.
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Position Description:
The Patient Navigator provides home and community-based navigation and engagement support to strengthen adherence and retention in care. This role focuses on outreach, follow-up, appointment accompaniment, health education, and barrier reduction for participants who are out of care or at risk of disengaging. The Patient Navigator documents outreach and service activity in the program’s electronic health records (EHR) and internal chart systems and communicates timely field updates to the care team to support coordinated care.
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Position Description:
The Residence Manager is responsible for the provision and coordination of entitlements management and housing stability for clients who are formerly homeless. Responsible to ensure compliance with contract services and all clients are actively engaged in services based on client need. The Housing Specialist will work closely with the Director of Property Management to ensure clients are adequately housed and that the apartments meet all requirements and standards of GMHC.
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Position Description:
The Substance Use Counselor provides counseling services to people with substance use or co-occurring substance use/mental health diagnoses in our SAMHSA funded program and provides crisis intervention to agency clients. Specifically, the Substance Use Counselor assesses the needs of clients, many of whom are living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and assists with linkages to necessary services/resources related to their medical status and/or psychosocial needs.
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Position Description:
The Technical Support Analyst I provides frontline technology support to ensure that GMHC staff have access to reliable, secure, and effective systems in order to serve clients and advance the organization’s mission. This role supports daily operations of computer hardware, software, and network services, and serves as a critical partner in maintaining uptime, protecting data integrity, and improving the end-user experience.
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Internships
Eligibility and Guidelines
GMHC internship opportunities are open to qualified individuals enrolled in an accredited academic institution. Since we are a nonprofit environment, our internships are unpaid, but we will support academic institution requirements for students by completing all paperwork required by the intern’s school or program.
Supervision
All interns will have direct supervision from a GMHC staff member. Our supervisors are committed to ensuring that interns have appropriate and clearly directed assignments that are related to the student academic program as well as being relevant to the day to day operations of the agency.
How to Apply:
Send the following items to internships@gmhc.org:
- Internship Application (download pdf)
- Resume
- Cover Letter – Please include your specific area of interest, why you are interested in interning at GMHC, what you would like to gain from this internship and your long term goals.
Area of Interest*:
- Analytics and Evaluation
- Case Management/Client Services
- Creative Design/Social Media/Communications
- Housing Services
- Legal Services
- Meals and Nutrition
- Mental Health/Substance Use Counseling (only available to Graduate Students)
- Policy
*Please note that areas of interest do not necessarily indicate current available internships. To inquire about current available internships, please contact Shelley Levine at ShelleyL@gmhc.org.
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GMHC values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.