Faith-Based Community Outreach Specialist

LiveOnNY Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveOnNY Inc. is seeking a Fatih-Based Community Liaison to advance organ, eye, and tissue donation awareness within faith communities in New York.

You will serve as a frontline ambassador, building trust with faith leaders and congregations and delivering culturally sensitive education aligned with organizational priorities. The role requires two to three years of faith-based outreach, a Bachelor’s degree (theology preferred), and willingness to travel and work outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Theology, Seminary or related field of study.
• Two to three years of related experience in community organizing and faith-based relationship building required.
• Experience in healthcare and/or patient navigation preferred.
• Experience working with people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, and gender identities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute grassroots engagement activities targeting faith communities, including presentations, interfaith forums, and events at houses of worship.
• Deliver culturally and religiously appropriate educational programs that promote donation awareness.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with faith leaders, congregations, and interfaith organizations to support departmental initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between LiveOnNY and faith-based partners, reinforcing organizational messaging and values.
• Assist in planning and logistics for faith-focused outreach programs and events.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create educational resources tailored to faith communities.
• Work closely with supervisors and other team members to ensure consistent delivery of outreach strategies.
• Provide feedback from faith-based engagements to inform program improvements and future planning.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work outside of normal business office hours is required.
• This role may also be expected to assist Family Support Advocates on an as-needed basis. Assistance entails providing onsite response to advocate for donation and to support families through the organ and tissue donation process. Initiates timely donation conversation with families either in person or telephonically and in collaboration with hospital partners.
• All employees, at every level, are empowered and expected to be committed to participate in continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Community outreach

Public speaking

Relationship building

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Theology/related field

Job description

LiveOnNY Inc. is seeking a Fatih-Based Community Liaison to advance organ, eye, and tissue donation awareness within faith communities in New York.

You will serve as a frontline ambassador, building trust with faith leaders and congregations and delivering culturally sensitive education aligned with organizational priorities. The role requires two to three years of faith-based outreach, a Bachelor’s degree (theology preferred), and willingness to travel and work outside normal hours.