Summary

In alignment with Gift of Life Michigan's core purpose and core values, the Communication Relations Coordinator implements programs, events, and other outreach that heightens knowledge and support of donation and increases the number of people signing up on the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. This position serves as a key contact for volunteers, assists with media opportunities (traditional and social), and conducts visits to Secretary of State branch offices.

Duties & Responsibilities

The following job duties and responsibilities are stated in broad terms and are not intended to be inclusive.  Those in bold are essential duties of the position:

• Oversee community outreach in their designated area, including creating, planning, and implementing events to increase donor registrations.
• Assist in the recruitment, coordination, and retention of volunteers for events, speaking engagements, and media, in conjunction with the volunteer coordinator and communications coordinator.
• Establish and cultivate partnerships to increase the number of organ, eye, and tissue donors. These partnerships may include but are not limited to, schools and colleges, community organizations, healthcare organizations, and governmental entities.
• Assist with and seek out media opportunities, both traditional and social. May serve as a spokesperson for Gift of Life Michigan, in coordination with the communications manager and community outreach manager.
• Visit local Secretary of State branch offices to address issues, to support clerks and managers, and to promote the Donor Registry, in conjunction with the SOS branch liaison.
• Work collaboratively and seamlessly with other Community Outreach department members on national donation observances and other community outreach projects and programs.
• Contribute to Community Outreach department planning and strategy, including implementation and evaluation.
• Serve as a point person for communications issues for other Gift of Life staff in their designated area.
• Organize and retain a calendar of upcoming events and activities and archives documents of past activities.
• Provide input on internal communications (material creation, intranet, newsletters), as needed.
• Participate in key annual events, such as but not limited to LIFE Walk in Detroit and the Michigan Donor Family Gathering.
• Perform other duties as assigned.