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External Affairs Coordinator - Chattanooga, TN

DCI Donor Services, Inc. · Chattanooga, TN · 1 mo ago
MarketingFull-time

About the role

Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic External Affairs Coordinator to join our team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This position plays a crucial role in increasing awareness for organ and tissue donation through community outreach, marketing, and public relations.

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.

Qualifications

  • Local travel will be required.

Skills

  • Community Outreach
  • Event Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Communication
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations

Benefits

  • Up to 184 hours (23, 8-hour days) of Paid Time Off (PTO) your first year.
  • Up to 72 hours (9, 8-hour days) 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 up to 184 hours (23, 8-hour days) of PTO your first year.
  • Up to 72 hours (9, 8-hour days) of Sick Time your first year.

Schedule

  • Flexible schedule to accommodate community outreach and partnership development.

Company Overview and Mission

Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) within the state of Tennessee, and 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. DCI Donor Services operates multiple organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: Sierra Donor Services - New Mexico, Sierra Donor Services - California, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank. Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life. With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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