Community Outreach Specialist

Mid-South Transplant Foundation, Inc.; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D

Short & Long Term disability insurance

Generous PTO & holiday pay

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

Mid-South Transplant Foundation, Inc. is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to develop, lead, and support programs that promote organ, tissue, and eye donation and to increase donor registrations across the Memphis area.

The COS builds relationships, delivers presentations, coordinates events, and supports donor registration efforts with minimal supervision. The role entails a 40-hour workweek with occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel, reflecting the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five years of related work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of resources within multicultural communities with outreach experience.
• Graphic design skills preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable automobile, and proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and support programs and activities promoting organ, tissue, and eye donation; increase donor registrations; and build relationships in the assigned area.
• Develop community partnerships, deliver presentations, coordinate outreach activities and events, and support donor registration efforts.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy and limited supervision.

Skills

Community outreach

Public speaking

Multicultural communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field

Job description

ABOUT US

Did you know that one organ and tissue donor can enhance the lives of more than 75 people? Since 1976, Mid-South Transplant Foundation has helped to facilitate the organ and tissue donation process between donor families and transplant recipients and promotes awareness through public and professional education. Learn more how you can be part of this life saving work.

The Community Outreach Specialist (COS) is responsible for developing, leading, and supporting programs and activities that promote organ, tissue, and eye donation, increase donor registrations, and build positive relationships throughout the assigned service area. The COS develops community partnerships, delivers presentations, coordinates outreach activities and events, and supports donor registration efforts. The position works with a high degree of autonomy and limited supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field, or equivalent work experience. Minimum of five years of related work experience. Knowledge of and access to resources within multicultural communities, with communications, marketing, or outreach experience focused on diverse populations. Graphic design skills preferred. Valid driver’s license, reliable automobile, and proof of automobile insurance. Salary range is: $58,000- $72,000/yr.

WORK HOURS

40 hour workweek with occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D insurance, Short & Long Term disability insurance is FREE for individual coverage.
• Great rates for family coverage.
• Generous PTO in the first calendar year, plus holiday pay.
• Substantial company contributions to retirement plan