Community Engagement Coordinator (Greater Charlottesville) (10218-2026112)

About the role

At LifeNet Health, you are the advantage. Every day, you help us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. This job is located remotely in the West Richmond to Charlottesville, VA area. The department is Donation Awareness & Advocacy.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develops and maintains strong, trust-based relationships with community organizations and leaders, donor families and recipients, volunteers, and advocacy groups.
• Serves as a liaison between the organization and the public, representing the mission with authenticity and compassion.
• Organizes, promotes, and attends events, workshops, and informational sessions to raise public awareness about the organization’s mission and organ/tissue donation.
• Creates and distributes outreach materials like brochures, flyers, and digital content to inform the public about programs and services.
• Delivers educational presentations tailored to various audiences including, but not limited to schools, multicultural organizations, faith-based organizations, healthcare organizations, and civic groups.
• Translates complex donation concepts into accessible, culturally sensitive messaging that resonates with diverse populations.
• Develops and implements outreach strategies, promoting programs, and educating the public.
• Executes community events, campaigns, and initiatives that promote donation awareness.
• Collaborates with other organizations, community leaders, and stakeholders to create partnerships and expand the reach of programs and messages about donation.
• Promotes programs and educates the public.
• Collaborates with internal teams such as communications, hospital development, national donor development, and donor family advocates to align messaging and maximize awareness effectiveness.
• Contributes to organizational initiatives that elevate public understanding and support for donation.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year – Community health and/or education, public relations or related work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree – Healthcare, Education, Business, Marketing, or related field
• Three (3) years – Community health and/or education, public relations or related work experience
• Team Orientation: Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Initiative: Able to be resourceful and work without always being directed
• Problem Solving & Analytical: Able to break down a problem, gather facts, and find a logical solution
• Time Management: Able to prioritize and manage time/workload across multiple competing priorities
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within and outside the organization
• Relationship Management: Builds and sustains partnerships across organizational boundaries and functions as well as outside the organization to achieve common goals and outcomes
• Computer Skills & Technology: Proficiency with using computer programs and electronic documents. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of social media formats Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Why Join LifeNet Health

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Profit Sharing Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Corporate Sponsored Events
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career & Leadership Development
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Incredible teammates

Compensation

Salary Range: $20.36 - $27.15 Final compensation will be based on factors such as geographic location, qualifications, and prior relevant experience. Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidate’s knowledge and relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.