External Affairs Coordinator

About the role

Sierra Donor Services - New Mexico (SDS) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic External Affairs Coordinator to join our team in saving lives through organ and tissue donation. Our mission is to increase awareness for donation and the number of registered donors in our service area.

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness for organ and donation through community events, campaigns, and presentations to increase the donor registry.
• Develop strong community and corporate partnerships to further our mission.
• Engage partners through social media, webinars, podcasts, and other platforms.
• Cook up opportunities and events for Donate Life Ambassadors (our volunteer base) to encourage the community to help save lives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three plus years prior experience in community outreach, event planning, public speaking, communication, management, and/or marketing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and multitask.
• Exceptional teamwork, interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated writing and public speaking abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to creatively approach marketing and outreach.
• Experience working with the Latino community is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Spanish is desired.

Benefits

• Up to 184 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) your first year.
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year.
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution.
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability.
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance.
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon.

Pay

• Competitive compensation package including PTO, medical plans, dental, vision, 403(b) plan, and more.

Schedule

• New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or provide proof of vaccination.

Company Overview and Mission

New Mexico Donor Services is the designated organ procurement organization (OPO) for the state of New Mexico and is a member of the DCI Donor Services family. For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.