External Affairs Coordinator – Nashville, TN

Tennessee Donor Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 22 days

Sick time 9 days

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) matching

Life & AD&D

Wellness program

Supplemental insurance

Insurance discounts

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

Tennessee Donor Services in Nashville is seeking an External Affairs Coordinator to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation and to build partnerships within the community. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to represent the organization at events and in collaborations.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in outreach, events, public speaking, and marketing, with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Three+ years experience in community outreach, event planning, public speaking, communication, management, or marketing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and multitask.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Strong writing and public speaking abilities.
• Creative approach to marketing and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness for organ and donation through community events, campaigns, and presentations to increase the donor registry.
• Develop strong community and corporate partnerships to further our mission.
• Engage partners through social media, webinars, podcasts, and other platforms.
• Coordinate opportunities and events for Donate Life Ambassadors (our volunteer base) to encourage the community to help save lives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Community outreach

Event planning

Public speaking

Marketing

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at TDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! We want people to join our team in the role of External Affairs Coordinator Nashville, Tennessee with expertise in community outreach, marketing and public relations. This position will serve as part of a team of passionate and driven individuals responsible to increase awareness for donation. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats are a must. Local travel will be required.

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

Tennessee Donor Services is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) within the state of Tennessee – and is a member of the DCI Donor Services family.

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

1. Raise awareness for organ and donation through community events, campaigns, and presentations to increase the donor registry.
2. Develop strong community and corporate partnerships to further our mission.
3. Engage partners through social media, webinars, podcasts, and other platforms.
4. Coordinate opportunities and events for Donate Life Ambassadors (our volunteer base) to encourage the community to help save lives.
5. Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Three plus years prior experience in community outreach, event planning, public speaking, communication, management, and/or marketing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and multitask.
• Exceptional teamwork, interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated writing and public speaking abilities.Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to creatively approach marketing and outreach.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 176 hours (22, 8-hour days) of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours (9, 8-hour days) of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon

New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.