Relationship Coordinator Internship, Rare Disease

RTW Foundation • New York, NY

10h • $1,100 - $1,200 • Onsite

About The Position

RTW Foundation (RTWF) was founded in 2018 as the philanthropic arm of RTW Investments, LP, a biotech investment firm. RTWF focuses on improving health equity in New York City and advancing ultra-rare disease research. Their overarching goal is to improve the health of underserved communities, including historically underinvested communities in New York City (communities of color and migrant populations) and patients and families facing ultra-rare diseases. The Relationship Coordinator Intern will support and enhance rare disease foundation engagement efforts. This role focuses on coordinating partner interactions, supporting operations, and improving the tracking and delivery of services to patient advocacy organizations. It requires a detail-oriented, proactive individual with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BSc) degree or current undergraduate student.
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills, with a team-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with Outlook, SharePoint, Concur, or similar administrative systems.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
• Must be able to work from our New York City office.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with non-profit foundation operations or awareness of rare disease research needs is preferred.
• Current undergraduate student (rising junior/senior preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the intake process for new rare disease foundations, helping to define engagement goals and terms for partnered rare disease foundations.
• Coordinate and manage meetings, schedules, and communications with our partners.
• Support interactions with rare disease foundations and nonprofit partners with organizing note taking.
• Track engagements, deliverables, and follow-ups via email.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for ongoing and new research grants.
• Manage CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce), scheduling and meetings (e.g. Outlook, Teams, Zoom, etc).
• Provide communications support as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern