The Community Outreach Coordinator provides outreach and education that engages diverse communities, providing them with accurate and engaging information and resources about organ, eye and tissue donation throughout our service area in Oregon, SW Washington, and Western Idaho. This role supports work on the state donation registries, coordinates Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) partner relations, manages and presents high school education materials and resources for organ, eye, and tissue donation, and develops strong partnerships in identified multicultural and diverse communities, particularly Latinx and Spanish- peaking communities.

 

The Outreach Coordinator must possess excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as maintain a high level of professionalism. On a daily basis, the incumbent communicates with both internal and

external customers, including (but not limited to): community organizations, volunteers, State of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho agencies, local and national donation partner organizations, recovery agency partners,

media, educational institutions, and other OHSU staff.

• Deliver standardized organ, eye, and tissue donation education for Oregon high school students at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and empathy, with a view to registration at the DMV. Deliver presentations in educational and community settings. Develop contacts throughout Oregon and SW Washington high schools for implementation of donation education.

• Develop and implement multicultural outreach program, specifically focusing on building and maintaining strong relationships with Latinx and Spanish-speaking communities.

• Establish and effectuate community outreach and education programs with an emphasis on diverse and underrepresented communities in our service area, including but not limited to members of Black, Asian, Native American and Latinx communities. 

• Collaborate with the Aftercare Department to design and launch a volunteer program, primarily engaging donor families, with a focus on supporting high school education initiatives and community outreach events.

• Establish and maintain contacts with key partners at the Oregon Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) offices, providing educational materials and presentations, in-person education visits and appreciation events.

• Ensure the public has the most current, accurate and timely access to organ donation information via the website, social media, community outreach newsletter, and printed collateral. Answer public inquiries related to donation questions or registry information. Collaborate with CLA Aftercare and Donate Life NW teams to identify and develop donation stories to advance the mission among various stakeholders. 

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in education, public health, communications, marketing, or closely related field OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience planning and implementing community education/outreach programs, including giving presentations.
• Spanish Language Fluency Certification (written and verbal); may be obtained during the application process.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• A compassionate, conscientious, self-starter, who must possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the public, state agencies, and education and medical professionals.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Fluent bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish – both written and verbal.
• Ability to create and present targeted media to both small and large groups in various settings including social media, high school classes, and multicultural community events.
• Proficiency in social media tools, database software, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite
• An ability to work productively both independently and as a team participant with accountability to all other team members.

• Master’s degree
• Experience in gathering, analyzing, and goal setting based on relevant data.
• Experience in developing educational programs and planning community outreach events is preferred.
• Knowledge of organ donation and transplantation is preferred

This position requires travel within the Cascade Life Alliance Donor Service Area. The ability to work varied hours, including weekends and evenings, will be required based on project requirements.

 

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
  
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
  
• 8 paid holidays per year
  
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
  

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.