Hospital Development Liaison 1 ~ Work Area: Pinellas County /St. Pete, FL

About the role

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team! More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today. What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation. Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients. We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture—Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.

Responsibilities

• Directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission by working within established LifeLink Foundation, Inc. policies, procedures and protocols to develop plans and implement programs to maximize and increase referrals and donations.
• Responsible to work within established LifeLink Foundation, Inc. policies, procedures and protocols to develop and implement hospital specific plans based on data analysis, goals and objectives, updating and modifying on a continuous basis to ensure optimal referral and donation performance.
• Enlist the assistance and participation of various coordinator staff to participate in development efforts, as appropriate.
• Compile and analyze measurable current activity data to determine effectiveness and define new areas of focus.
• Responds on-site at the hospital to evaluate the patient’s medical/social information, huddle with healthcare team about next steps, communicate with the appropriate recovery staff, AOC, and document in iTransplant.
• Maintain an open line of communication to HD Leadership at all times, including developments in assigned hospitals.
• Act as a resource for new staff.
• Comply with departmental budget expectations and requirements.
• Participate in special projects and other assignments as directed.

Requirements

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference.
• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality.
• 2 – 4-year college degree with a focus of marketing, medical, social work, or a comparable field of study with appropriate related experience.
• Ability to apply sound judgement, working with little direct supervision and with a growing degree of autonomy.
• Demonstrated public speaking and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact with various types of audiences.
• Demonstrated physical ability to lift, carry and/or move equipment and supplies of varying weight from 1 to 30 pounds.
• Reliable vehicle with good driving record and current State/Commonwealth license.
• Residing within assigned service area is preferred. Primary home/hospital/office location may be assigned within service area, if applicable.
• Puerto Rico Only: Must be fully bilingual – written and verbal English/Spanish.

Qualifications

• A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of hospital systems and processes.
• Experience in fundraising and hospital development.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, disability & life insurance.
• Generous company-paid pension plan for retirement.
• Compensation includes paid vacation, sick days & holidays.
• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate hospital visits and implementation of hospital development objectives, including evenings, nights, and weekends.