Senior Community Education Partner

Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

PTO & Holidays

Short- and Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with 7% match

Voluntary programs

Discount programs

Job summary

Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Partner Community Education to lead education and awareness campaigns about lifesaving donations. This role builds partnerships with local leaders, schools, and media to extend Versiti's mission in targeted communities and underserved areas.

The role requires 4–6 years in marketing/communications/education or related fields, strong relationship-building skills, and ability to manage outreach programs and reports for leadership updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Education, Marketing, Communications, Public Health, Business Administration, Social Work required.
• 4-6 years Marketing, Communications, Education, Social Work or related experience required.
• Demonstrated success in relationship building required.
• Event and/or project management success required.
• Time and prioritization management required.
• Demonstrated experience and passion in engaging the public including customer service and presentations required.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with the community and represents Versiti as directed
• Develop and implement goals and objectives for community education in target markets
• Communicate effectively, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and implementing communications based on that understanding
• Attend and/or lead training programs, modules, workshops, medical/technical-specific seminars, and meetings to keep up-to-date on project objectives and new policies/procedures for conducting Community Education
• Assist and collaborate on the creation of monthly reports of education, research, and educational activities
• Ensure that consent/research authorization documents are signed and maintained as per protocol/department/marketing policies
• Collaborate and/or lead special initiatives including special requests for research, potential grants, community collaborations, or regulatory compliance projects
• Capacity to serve on national committees related to the work of blood services, sickle cell disease, serving varied communities (Sick Cells, SCDAA, etc.) in support of building thought leadership and advocacy for these efforts
• Train volunteers on special initiatives. Be a resource for new team members and other Versiti staff
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Skills

Relationship building

Event management

Public engagement

Partnership development

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's Degree Education

Job description

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager, Community Education, the Senior Partner Community Education is responsible for the development and facilitation of education and awareness regarding the lifesaving gifts of blood, organ, & tissue donation. As an extension of Versiti within targeted communities, this individual will establish and maintain partnerships with local leaders, organizations, schools, and media to further the mission of donation especially in underserved areas. This leader will be responsible for education that aligns directly with Versiti's public campaigns and core programs highlighting the need for varied donors. This person in this role will proactively:

• Works closely with the Sr. Manager to manage budget and data - Support blood disease patients (sickle cell disease) and manage stories for marketing and other purposes - Support events and work closely with the Sr. Manager of Community Education on events and partnerships - Strong support and attend larger partnership meetings and present to leadership updates from the team -Support Versiti's 5 footprint and AVP management alongside of the Sr. Manager of Community Education
• Build trusted relationships to dispel myths that hinder individuals from considering blood, organ, & tissue donation
• Provide clarity to help others make informed decisions about their capacity to be regularly scheduled blood donors and/or the importance of being a registered organ & tissue donor -Attend Versiti community tabling events, strengthen relationships and attend meetings as needed
• Lead coordination of internal and external task groups that promote community engagement, facilitate resolutions to community needs, and support strong relationship building among targeted and broader communities

Total Rewards Package

Compensation

The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.

Benefits

Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with the community and represents Versiti as directed
• Develop and implement goals and objectives for community education in target markets
• Communicate effectively, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and implementing communications based on that understanding
• Attend and/or lead training programs, modules, workshops, medical/technical-specific seminars, and meetings to keep up-to-date on project objectives and new policies/procedures for conducting Community Education
• Assist and collaborate on the creation of monthly reports of education, research, and educational activities
• Ensure that consent/research authorization documents are signed and maintained as per protocol/department/marketing policies
• Collaborate and/or lead special initiatives including special requests for research, potential grants, community collaborations, or regulatory compliance projects
• Capacity to serve on national committees related to the work of blood services, sickle cell disease, serving varied communities (Sick Cells, SCDAA, etc.) in support of building thought leadership and advocacy for these efforts
• Train volunteers on special initiatives. Be a resource for new team members and other Versiti staff
• Percentage of time allocated to each essential function may vary by position
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Education, Marketing, Communications, Public Health, Business Administration, Social Work required

Experience

• 4-6 years Marketing, Communications, Education, Social Work or related experience required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated success in relationship building required
• Event and/or project management success required
• Time and prioritization management required
• Demonstrated experience and passion in engaging the public including customer service and presentations required
• Proactive posture towards taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with high energy and passion required

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid State Driver's License upon hire required

Tools and Technology

• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine, scan) required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) required