Community Outreach Coordinator 1

Under the general direction of the Director, Community Outreach, and in accordance with established procedures, the Community Outreach Coordinator 1 (COC 1) will increase awareness of and commitment to the organ and tissue donor program in Infinite Legacy’s donor service area, with a focus on outreach to minority communities. This role is responsible for increasing donor designation rates and creating, implementing, and evaluating activities related to promoting organ and tissue donation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee community outreach in a designated area, including creating, planning, and implementing community events to increase donor registrations.
• Increase public awareness through grassroots efforts of organ and tissue donation and the Donor Registry, as well as increase the number of actionable designated donors in Infinite Legacy’s Donor Service Area.
• Establish and cultivate partnerships to increase the number of organ, eye, and tissue donors with schools, colleges, community organizations, healthcare organizations, DMV/MVA, and governmental entities.
• Visit local DMV/MVA branch offices to educate staff and managers and promote the donor registry, in conjunction with Donate Life Maryland and Virginia Executive Directors.
• Comply with monthly Infinite Legacy reporting systems to measure and report on past months’ significant activities and future planned events.
• Advise the Director on issues within the Donor Service Area that might impact Infinite Legacy goals and short- and long-term strategic planning.
• Assist with and seek out media opportunities, both traditional and social; may serve as a spokesperson for Infinite Legacy in coordination with the Public Relations and Media Coordinator and Director of Communications.
• Seek and support donor families and recipients in coordinating minority, at-risk populations, faith-based, and other grassroots outreach opportunities.
• Support and collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and utilize volunteers in the designated region, support community and faith-based outreach events, and recruit and support membership of Team Maryland as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources, communications, community relations, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in public outreach, communications, or a similar area involving program development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain rapport and positive relationships with volunteer workers and community partners.
• Ability to work and set priorities in a team and collaborative environment.
• Must be highly flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Experienced presenting in public settings to diverse groups of individuals.
• Self-disciplined, self-starter, and able to work independently.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships with individuals of all ages, ethnicities, gender identities, education levels, and work experiences.
• Ability to effectively engage with internal staff and external agencies.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle for travel within the community.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality and all regulations regarding HIPAA.
• Exhibits professionalism, a friendly demeanor, and is a positive representative of Infinite Legacy over the phone and in person.
• Proficient technology skills including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and data management systems.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
• Paid time off.
• 401K with employer contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Pet insurance discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement for growth and development.

Position requires travel to Infinite Legacy regional offices (Baltimore, MD and Falls Church, VA). This position supports Prince George County.