NYC-- Rabin Strategic Partners--Junior Associate for Public Health Research and Writing

Junior Associate for Public Health Research and Writing



Salary: 28K- 34K annual plus benefits
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: New York, New York, 10019, United States
Posted by: Rabin Strategic Partners
Job Category: Editing & Writing , Event planning, Health & Medical, Public Policy, Public relations, Research
Language(s): English
Job posted on: February 23, 2009
Area of Focus: Health and Medicine, International Relations, Media and Journalism, Research and Science
Type: Full time
Last day to apply: March 15, 2009
Last updated: February 23, 2009



Description:
Rabin Strategic Partners (RSP) is a New York-based consulting firm specializing in public health.
We offer integrated campaign-style public affairs and communications programs on health issues for a wide range of corporate, non-profit and public sector clients.

We are currently looking to hire a Junior Associate to support the firm on a number of exciting and expanding projects in the field of public health. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills with the ability to monitor and summarize policy, scientific developments and stakeholder activities in the field of global health. There is a heavy emphasis on following infection disease issues, especially in developing countries. This candidate must be able to start immediately and jump in to provide support wherever it is needed.

This is an entry-level position. The initial work will not be glamorous, but we are committed to helping the ideal candidate develop and to enhance their abilities. Members of our team are provided with potential opportunity to work with clients or on projects that they find exciting as they mature within the firm. At RSP, productivity and initiative are recognized and rewarded. There are exceptional opportunities for advancement.

We are a diverse and growing group that values hard work, creativity and collaboration. We work in close-knit teams, which are led by senior level staff. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance and appreciate the chance to enjoy each other’s company.

The Junior Associate will be responsible for:

- Providing general administrative support to senior staff including scheduling meetings,
creating agendas, & recording meeting minutes
- Conducting online research on public health issues & related media coverage
- Preparing research memos, white papers & client publications/communications
- Preparing & editing materials for meetings & presentations

Additional Qualifications:
Candidates should have the following skills:

- Excellent writing skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent research skills with the ability to organize & synthesize information effectively
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong administrative skills
- Ability to handle several projects simultaneously & establish work priorities
- Ability to take direction as well as work & think independently
- Ability to interact professionally with executive-level contacts
- Experience & comfort working in a flexible, collaborative environment
- Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of relevant work experience
- Degree, interest, or experience in global/public health
- Strong computer skills (Windows environment: Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint
- Experience working in HTML preferred
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, one page writing sample, and 3-slide PowerPoint presentation (title slide not needed) explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position no later than March 15 2009 to:
hr@rabinpartners.com
or Fax to 212-541-4817