Job Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Community Outreach, and in accordance with established procedures, the Community Outreach Coordinator I (COC I) will increase awareness of and commitment to the organ and tissue donor program in The Living Legacy Foundation’s donor service area, with a focus on outreach to minority communities. The Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for increasing donor designation rates and creating, implementing, and evaluating activities related to promoting organ and tissue donation in The LLF service area. This includes coordination of The LLF MVA and High School and Higher Learning program, as well as the development of public awareness and educational programs specific to the population in the LLF’s service area. The Community Outreach Coordinator will work closely with the other members of the Community Outreach department and Donate Life Maryland to promote the Maryland Donor Registry and provide education and awareness of the need for organ, eye, and tissue donors locally and nationally.

Essential Job Functions: 

1. With direction from Director of Community Outreach, the COC I will oversee community outreach in their designated area, including creating, planning, and implementing community events to increase donor registrations.
2. Serves as Spanish interpreter for community outreach questions, media inquiries, presentations, and public education events.
3. Increase public awareness through grassroots efforts of organ and tissue donation and the Maryland Donor Registry, as well as increase the number of actionable designated donors in the LLF Donor Service area.
4. Establishes and cultivates partnerships to increase the number of organ, eye and tissue donors. These partnerships may include, but are not limited to, schools and colleges, community organizations, healthcare organizations, MVA, and governmental entities.
5. Visits local MVA branch offices to educate, to staff and managers and to promote the donor registry, in conjunction with the Donate Life Maryland Executive Director.
6. Comply with monthly LLF reporting systems to measure and report on past months’ significant activities and future planned events.
7. Advise Director of Community Outreach on issues within DSA which might impact LLF goals and short and long-term strategic planning.
8. Assists with and seeks out media opportunities, both traditional and social. May serve as a spokesperson for The LLF, in coordination with the Public Relations and Media Coordinator and the Director of Community Outreach.
9. Seek and support donor families and recipients in coordinating minority, at risk populations, faith-based, and other grassroots outreach opportunities.
10. Support and collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and utilize volunteers in designated region, to support appropriate community and faith-based outreach events, and recruit and support membership of Team Maryland as needed.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources, communications, community relations, marketing or related field is preferred.
2. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills in both Spanish and English
3. Three to five years experience in public outreach, communications or a similar area involving program development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
4. Strong written and oral communications skills and the ability to establish and maintain rapport and positive relationships with volunteer workers and community partners.
5. Ability to work and set priorities in team and collaborative environment.

Working Conditions:

1. Works in office/field where there are no physical discomforts due to temperature, noise, dust, etc.
2. Attention to detail and use of a CRT screen may produce mental and visual fatigue.
3. Travel to meetings, presentations and other appointments as needed.
4. This position is Level 2 – Minimal level of exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens and TB.  Employees may at times be in a hospital setting and may have exposure to packaged organs and tissues for transplant and/or research.

Benefits and Perks:   

• Paid personal and sick time
• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Free onsite gym
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance, STD, LTD
• Health and wellness incentives (sponsored fitness activities and classes)
• Onsite dry-cleaning services
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Casual attire
• Frequent team building and employee engagement activities

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time.

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