Community Engagement Coordinator (Greater Charlottesville)

Community Engagement Coordinator

At LifeNet Health, you are the advantage. Every day, you help us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. At LifeNet Health, we cultivate growth, innovation, and collaboration, where your contributions drive solutions that benefit humanity.

Together, we are united by a mission greater than ourselves, a purpose rooted in healing.

Location: Remote (West Richmond to Charlottesville, VA)

Department: Donation Awareness & Advocacy

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full-Time (8 hours), Weekends & Evenings, Flex Schedule, 70% Field Based

Clinical Status: Non-Clinical

As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. In this position, you'll be responsible for advancing the mission of donation awareness by fostering meaningful connections, delivering impactful education, and supporting strategic engagement initiatives. This position is responsible for cultivating trust and understanding within diverse communities, ensuring that individuals are informed, empowered, and inspired to support donation & register as an organ, tissue, and cell donor. Working collaboratively across departments and with external partners, the Coordinator designs and implements outreach strategies that reflect the organization's values and commitment to saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope. Through relationship-building, storytelling, and culturally responsive programming, the Coordinator helps bridge gaps in knowledge and perception, creating inclusive spaces for dialogue and advocacy.

Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life-changing outcomes.

Community Relationship Building: Develops and maintains strong, trust-based relationships with community organizations and leaders, donor families and recipients, volunteers, and advocacy groups. Serves as a liaison between the organization and the public, representing the mission with authenticity and compassion.

Education and Awareness: Organizes, promotes, and attends events, workshops, and informational sessions to raise public awareness about the organization's mission and organ/tissue donation. Creates and distributes outreach materials like brochures, flyers, and digital content to inform the public about programs and services. Delivers educational presentations tailored to various audiences including, but not limited to schools, multicultural organizations, faith-based organizations, healthcare organizations, and civic groups. Translates complex donation concepts into accessible, culturally sensitive messaging that resonates with diverse populations.

Engagement Strategy & Implementation: Develops and implements outreach strategies, promoting programs, and educating the public. Executes community events, campaigns, and initiatives that promote donation awareness. Collects, tracks and analyzes community feedback, VA state registration rates, event evaluations and other pertinent metrics to improve effectiveness and strategies of outreach efforts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborates with other organizations, community leaders, and stakeholders to create partnerships and expand the reach of programs and messages about donation. Partners with internal teams such as communications, hospital development, national donor development, and donor family advocates to align messaging and maximize awareness effectiveness. Contributes to organizational initiatives that elevate public understanding and support for donation.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• ONE (1) year – Community health and/or education, public relations or related work experience

Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree – Healthcare, Education, Business, Marketing, or related field
• THREE (3) years – Community health and/or education, public relations or related work experience

Key Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Team Orientation: Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Initiative: Able to be resourceful and work without always being directed
• Problem Solving & Analytical: Able to break down a problem, gather facts, and find a logical solution
• Time Management: Able to prioritize and manage time/workload across multiple competing priorities
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within and outside the organization
• Relationship Management: Builds and sustains partnerships across organizational boundaries and functions as well as outside the organization to achieve common goals and outcomes
• Computer Skills & Technology: Proficiency with using computer programs and electronic documents. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of social media formats Facebook, Twitter, etc.

When you join LifeNet Health, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a mission-driven community dedicated to making a global impact through regenerative medicine. You'll be part of a workplace that values authenticity, collaboration, and the drive to make a difference.

We recognize that great work happens when people feel supported. That's why our total rewards package is designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Here's how we support YOU:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Comprehensive care that won't break the bank.
• Profit Sharing Plan - Share in the success you help create.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - Invest in your future with confidence.
• Paid Parental Leave - 6 weeks to bond with your newest family member.
• Corporate Sponsored Events - Celebrate milestones and build connections.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Because balance matters:
  • 18 vacation days (based on position, tenure, and state laws)
  • 9 sick days (subject to local and state regulations)
  • 9 holidays (7 standard + 2 floating)
• Flexible Work Program - For approved roles, how and where you perform best.
• Tuition reimbursement - We invest in your growth and education.
• Career & Leadership Development - Expand your impact and potential.
• Wellness Program - Prioritize your health with holistic resources.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Support for you and your household.
• Incredible teammates - Collaborate with passionate, dedicated professionals.

Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. This job posting does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the "at-will" nature of employment at LifeNet Health.

Salary Range: $ 20.36 - $27.15

Final compensation will be based on factors such as geographic location, qualifications, and prior relevant experience. Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidate's knowledge and relevant experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

As part of our commitment to safety, we maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment substance abuse screening.