Communications Coordinator I

Description

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.

Qualifications

• B achelor’s Degree in communications, PR, marketing and/or journalism)

• Two y ears marketing or communications experience

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills

• Ability to communicate (written and verbally) with diverse constituencies, including, but not limited to, donor families, volunteers, high school/college staff, media, corporate and community partners.

• Comfortability with public speaking and giving large scale presentations.

• Self-motivation, proactive with the flexibility to meet the needs of an organization that is open 24 hours a day.

• Ability to write, read and speak English

• Proficient user of all Microsoft Office applications

• Working knowledge in Adobe Creative Suites or computer graphic arts, design and layout preferred

• Newsletter development/editing a plus

• Fluent in social media trends, calendars, and content management

• Strong writing skills