Communications Coordinator I

Summary

The Communications Coordinator I develops and implements an annual community education plan to raise awareness on donation and enhance key relationships with community health partners, volunteers, high school/college campuses and faith partners. This position spearheads the coordination of community outreach events which support the mission of organ and tissue donation through on-going special events, partnerships and marketing initiatives to create awareness on donation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with team in the development, implementation and evaluation of key educational and outreach initiatives across the state.
• Assists with development and editing of content for communication tools such as newsletters, press releases and promotional materials.
• Proactively participates in the planning of special events and community activities designed to promote awareness and educate, to support organ and tissue donation; donor designation among targeted audiences across the state.
• Serves as a professional liaison to and collaborates with student volunteers engaged on high school and college campuses.
• Assists with the management and training of the volunteer program.
• Addresses media and public inquiries in a timely fashion and responds to requests for information and presentations.
• Handles placement and staffing of exhibitor displays at professional or community events, including, but not limited to: health fairs, donor registration drives, community expos and festivals.
• Assists with identifying and developing community outreach campaigns specific to multicultural communities but not limited to.
• In partnership with the Communications team, identifies social media partnerships for further mission-focused engagement with key target audiences.
• Assist with photography of professional events and community outreach activities.

• Required knowledge and experience in graphic design and proficient in PowerPoint and Canva.
• Other duties as assigned.