Donor Legacy Charge

Donor Network of Arizona; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual organizational incentive

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid life and long-term disability

Voluntary life insurance options

403(b) employer match and profit share

Tuition assistance program

Employee wellness & assistance

Inclusive culture – top workplace inAZ

Drug‑free workplace

Job summary

Donor Network of Arizona is seeking a Donor Legacy Charge to provide shift leadership and operational oversight for Donor Legacy (family advocate) activities. The role includes real-time decision-making, case oversight, and mentoring DLAs to ensure compassionate and ethical conversations in line with policy.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners and contribute to quality, performance, and professional development across Donor Legacy operations, while supporting required SOPs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3 years as Donor Legacy Advocate or related OPO role.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CPTC/CEPTC or CTBS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead as shift leader for Donor Legacy operations.
• Coach and support Donor Legacy Advocates.
• Guide family donation conversations with compassion and ethics.
• Coordinate with Organ Advisor on Call, ROC, ORO, HE&S teams.
• Monitor documentation, quality, and performance; provide feedback.
• Attend meetings and maintain SOP/CEU knowledge; manage special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree

Job description

Company Description

Donor Network of Arizona’s mission is to make the most of life through the gift of organ and tissue donation. We challenge ourselves and others every day to realize Arizona's potential to save and improve lives. Every employee at Donor Network of Arizona is responsible for embracing the organizational culture by upholding the Donor Network of Arizona’s core values of Positive Energy, Passion, and Eagerness.

Job Description

About the Donor Legacy Charge roleThe Donor Legacy Charge (DLC) provides charge leadership and operational oversight for Donor Legacy (family advocate) shift activities. Serving as the shift lead, this role delivers real-time logistical direction, supports high-quality case management, and ensures compassionate family donation conversations. The DLC mentors Donor Legacy Advocates (DLAs), collaborates with cross-functional partners, and promotes excellence in quality, performance, and professional development across Donor Legacy operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership & Operations: Serves as the Donor Legacy shift leader, providing real-time oversight, operational decision-making, staff deployment, and workload balancing. Functions as a DLA in time-sensitive or high-acuity situations as needed.
• Staff Coaching & Support: Provides immediate coaching, guidance, and emotional support to DLAs during routine and complex cases; supports strategy development and escalates risks or concerns to On-Duty Donor Legacy Risk when appropriate.
• Family Donation Conversation Support: Reviews case and family information, advises on timing and approach for authorization discussions, and supports DLAs in facilitating compassionate, informed, and ethical family donation conversations in alignment with policy and regulation.
• Collaboration & Communication: Works closely with the Organ Advisor on Call (AOC), Referral Optimization Charge (ROC), ORO, and Hospital Engagement & Strategy (HE&S) teams to ensure accurate, timely information exchange and coordinated care planning.
• Quality, Performance & Development: Reviews documentation and case activity in real time for accuracy and quality, identifies workflow trends and opportunities, provides training feedback, and participates in case reviews, debriefings, and performance analysis.
• Administrative & Organizational Responsibilities: Attends required meetings, maintains current knowledge of SOPs and CEU requirements, and completes additional duties and special projects as assigned by Donor Legacy leadership.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual organizational incentive program
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance options
• 403(b) employer match and profit sharing
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee wellness & assistance programs
• Inclusive culture – consistently recognized as a top workplace in Arizona
• Tobacco‑free, drug‑free workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum EducationBachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Experience3 years of experience as Donor Legacy Advocate, Family Services Coordinator, Donation and Family Advocate or similar OPO role.
• Preferred EducationMaster’s degree
• Preferred ExperienceExperience in OPO lead, preceptor, charge or supervisory capacity.
• Preferred CertificationCertified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC/CEPTC)Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS)

Additional Information

Donor Network of Arizona is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. All employment is based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or interview process, please contact our team at . We are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace.

Work Location: Remote