Dear Students,
Please see the job opportunity below. Thanks,
Attiqa
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From: Kate Fahy <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 5:12 PM
Subject: Job Opportunity: Communications Associate at the Institute for
Family Health
To: Attiqa Mirza <[log in to unmask]>
Hi Attiqa,
Would you kindly post this job opportunity to the SPH listserv? Many
thanks!
Kate
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*Organization: Institute for Family Health*
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*Position Title: Communications Associate*
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*Reports to: Director of Development and Communications*
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*Job Description*
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The communications associate will be a strategic thinker and motivated
self-starter who will play a key role in designing and implementing a
robust, cost-effective communications plan for the organization. As a
provider of health services, the Institute designs educational and
informational materials that are compelling and literacy-appropriate. As a
non-profit organization with a long history of service innovation and
advocacy, the Institute uses media to communicate with policymakers,
industry colleagues and community leaders. The communications associate
will coordinate both sets of activities so that they support the
organization's mission of making high-quality health care services
affordable and accessible to all.
*Responsibilities*
· Serve as project manager for a wide variety of communications
activities, overseeing the development, design, production and distribution
of print and web content targeted to patients, policymakers and the
community at large;
· Identify needs for patient communications materials including
health education and information about new or underutilized services;
· Identify opportunities to showcase achievements and increase the
organization's public profile through earned media placements, news
dissemination to community groups and other stakeholders, and other
strategies;
· Work closely with organization leadership to develop materials that
are compelling, literacy-appropriate, and consistent with the Institute’s
mission and vision;
· Write and edit materials for both print and web venues including
patient brochures, flyers and posters; email newsletters; website and blog
articles; concept papers; etc.;
· Strengthen the organization's online presence through proactive
content development for organizational websites as well as social media
venues;
· Ensure consistent language across all printed materials distributed
to patients, including brochures, letters, forms and mailings;
· Ensure that each of our 26 practices has all needed communications
materials in stock;
· Work closely with designer, web developer and translator to develop
attractive, easy-to-read materials;
· As needed, assist the Director of Development and Communications
with grantwriting, events, and public relations activities.
*Requirement and Skills*
· Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a major in
Communications, Health Education or similar field; master's degree in
public health or similar field preferred
· 1-2 years minimum work/internship experience required
· Superior writing and editing skills; we are looking for a talented
writer who can produce materials for a variety of audiences and needs
· Demonstrated aptitude for developing communications materials that
are useful, relevant and respectful towards diverse communities including
low-literacy; HIV positive; homeless; mentally ill; and other disadvantaged
groups; as well as materials targeted to policymakers and industry and
community leaders
· Outstanding attention to detail
· Excellent organizational skills; comfortable managing deadlines
· Team player; able to work well with multiple internal stakeholders
· Interest in health care and human services a must; experience in
these fields a plus
· Willingness to travel occasionally to our sites in Manhattan, the
Bronx and the Hudson Valley
· Conversancy or fluency in Spanish preferred
*Organization Description*
The Institute for Family Health is a mission-driven health organization
with a rich history and expert leadership. Since 1983 we have grown from a
small non-profit with four staff members to one of the largest community
health centers in New York State, serving over 80,000 patients annually at
26 locations.
The Institute is committed to high-quality, affordable health care for
all. We strive for excellence at each of our 26
practices<http://www.institute2000.org/health-care/locations/>,
while accepting all patients regardless of their ability to pay. We offer
primary care, mental health, dental care, social work and many other
services to patients of all ages. As a federally-qualified community health
center (FQHC) network <http://bphc.hrsa.gov/about/index.html>, we meet
national standards for affordable, accessible, comprehensive health care
services.
In addition to operating health centers, we use our expertise and
resources to address racial and ethnic disparities in
health<http://www.institute2000.org/priority-areas/eliminating-health-disparities/>,
advance the use of health information
technology<http://www.institute2000.org/priority-areas/health-information-technology/>,
and find innovative ways to improve care for
diabetes<http://www.institute2000.org/es/health-care/services/diabetes-care/>,
depression<http://www.institute2000.org/health-care/services/mental-health/>,
women’s health<http://www.institute2000.org/health-care/services/womens-health/>,
HIV <http://www.institute2000.org/health-care/services/hivaids/> and other
priorities in the communities we serve. We also train health students and
professionals at all levels.
The Institute is committed to improving the health care system,
particularly for individuals and communities who historically have had
limited access to care. We engage in research to improve health care
services, and participate in policy development at the local, state and
national levels.
*To apply:*
Please send a resume, cover letter (specifying the position of interest)
and three writing samples along with salary requirements to:
HR Department
The Institute for Family Health
22 West 19th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10011
Fax: (212) 620-0688
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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