Vice President

RSP is seeking a Vice President to lead a variety of client programs and projects while developing and mentoring a team of bright creative professionals. In this role you will work directly with veteran healthcare communications professionals, senior communications professionals and business leaders in corporations and non-profits.

The Vice President will:

• Develop and plan long-term client strategies and programs
• Provide counsel to clients
• Recruit, manage and retain staff to ensure that high quality standards are maintained
• Contribute to firm growth and direction as part of management team
• Understand health policy, the competitive landscape and how it impacts clients; stay abreast of trends in infectious disease, emerging markets, access and economics and of client developments
• Work with media, research, and marketing staff to coordinate constituency relations and grassroots components of public affairs plans
• Develop proposals and manage budgets for existing and new clients
• Identify and secure opportunities to develop and enhance the scope of work for existing clients and identify new client opportunities.

Candidates should have the following skills:

• 5-7 years of agency, corporate, foundation, NGO or public sector healthcare related experience in public affairs, marketing or social marketing, public policy analysis, public policy advocacy or community relations
• Familiarity with leading global health institutions and individuals
• International global health background and experience in developing countries and emerging markets preferred
• Superior strategic planning, writing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in developing and cultivating strong ongoing relationships with thought leaders, patient advocates and community-based organizations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, teams and budgets
• 5+ years of experience recruiting, managing and developing a team of professional individuals
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Advanced degree in related fields such as health policy, public health, journalism, law, economics, foreign affairs or policy communications is preferred

The successful candidate will play a role in firm leadership. The job requires some international travel for meetings and conferences. Benefits and salary are competitive.

Please submit a cover letter with salary requirements, resume and one writing sample (no phone calls please) to:

Rabin Strategic Partners
Attn: Meg Battle
140 West 57th Street, Suite 11B
New York, New York 10019
Fax: 212-541-4817
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Senior Associate

RSP is in search of an energetic individual to join our growing firm as a Senior Associate. Candidate should have interest and domestic experience in public health with interest in community-based organization providing advocacy, disease prevention and treatment services. Strong communications skills and program management experience are necessary for this position.

We are an informal, hard working, and diverse team that often functions like a political campaign focused on health challenges and client needs. There are exceptional opportunities for advancement and teamwork.  

The Senior Associate will:

• Develop and plan long-term client strategies and programs and provide counsel on client strategic planning
• Manage plan execution and program implementation; develop and oversee client budgets
• Provide counsel to clients
• Direct and manage junior staff to ensure that high quality standards are maintained
• Research and develop special reports, issue briefs and other client materials on topics such as intellectual property and HIV treatment access
• Understand public health issues, and stay abreast of trends in the health care system especially as it impacts low-income, minority and marginalized populations.  
• Work with media, research, and marketing staff to coordinate stakeholder relations and grassroots components of public affairs plans
• Develop proposals for existing and new clients

Candidates should have the following skills:

• 5+ years of healthcare related experience in community relations,  public affairs, marketing, public policy analysis, public policy advocacy, or social marketing
• 3-5 years agency, NGO, industry or public sector experience in health communications
  
• Superior strategic planning, writing, and communication skills
• Experience researching and writing technical reports
• Experience and comfort working with high level executives or high profile individuals
• Demonstrated experience in developing and cultivating strong ongoing relationships with thought-leaders, patient advocates and community-based organizations
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Experience managing a team of individuals
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Advanced degree in related fields such as policy communications, health policy, public health, journalism, law or economics is preferred.

Please submit a cover letter with salary requirements, resume and one writing sample (no phone calls please) to:

Rabin Strategic Partners
Attn: Meg Battle
140 West 57th Street, Suite 11B
New York, New York 10019
Fax: 212-541-4817
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Associate

RSP is in search of an energetic individual to join our growing firm as an Associate. In this role, you will work directly with veteran healthcare communications experts, as well as a talented group of up and coming professionals. As a firm on the rise, the Associate will also have the immediate opportunity to be a key contributor on the interesting and important work we do for our clients.

We are an informal, hard working, and diverse team that often functions like a political campaign or newsroom focused on health challenges and client needs. There are exceptional opportunities for advancement and teamwork. We like to Samba at the holiday party and office politicians are shot.

The Associate will:

• Work directly with Senior and Associate staff to develop and implement communications strategies and programs for our clients
• Writing, editing and preparation of client materials and presentations are an important aspect of this responsibility, as are the development of proposals
• Work directly with clients to assure that project objectives and other support needs are met

Candidates should have the following skills:

• 3-5 years agency, NGO, industry or public sector experience in health communications, media relations and project management
• Creative, organized; ability to work independently and in team setting
• Bachelor's degree

Hours/Requirements: Office hours are 9-5:30 pm M-F

Please submit a cover letter with salary requirements, resume and one writing sample (no phone calls please) to:

Rabin Strategic Partners
Attn: Meg Battle
140 West 57th Street, Suite 11B
New York, New York 10019
Fax: 212-541-4817
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Junior Associate

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 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:

• Identify and synthesize information including the conducting of online research of public health issues and related media coverage.
• Direct communication & interaction with clients to provide daily account support
• Proposing creative and proactive ideas and solutions
• Preparing and editing materials for meetings and presentations. Providing general administrative support to senior staff including answering phones, scheduling meetings, creating agendas, recording meeting minutes, photocopying and running errands as needed

Candidates should have the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of relevant work experience
• Degree, interest, or experience in global/public health preferred
• Strong computer skills (Windows environment: Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint
• 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

Hours/Requirements: Office hours are 9-5:30 pm M-F
Salary: $30,000-$35,000 (depending on experience)
Hiring date: Immediate

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 to:

Rabin Strategic Partners
Attn: Meg Battle
140 West 57th Street, Suite 11B
New York, New York 10019
Fax: 212-541-4817
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS REGARDING THIS POSITION!!!