Community Engagement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead donor recruitment drives at colleges, high schools, community organizations, corporate offices, and special events.
• Build authentic, lasting relationships with campus administrators, student leaders, educators, community partners, and event hosts.
• Inspire engagement with Gift of Life’s mission through meetings, presentations, and public events.
• Conduct effective trainings and deliver engaging presentations that clearly communicate Gift of Life’s mission, impact, and the power of becoming a donor.
• Connect with diverse audiences through empathy, clarity, and inspiration - helping people understand how they can truly save a life.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and support volunteers, student ambassadors, college interns, and partner organizations.
• Empower your recruitment network to use their influence to push the mission forward and grow as leaders.
• Track recruitment metrics and event outcomes with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ensure proper documentation, timely submission of swab kits, and adherence to organizational protocols.
• Collaborate closely with marketing and operations teams to support campaigns, promotions, and donor engagement strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (equivalent experience considered).
• 1–3 years of experience in recruitment, outreach, community engagement, event coordination, or a related field.
• Strong public speaking and communication skills - comfortable presenting to groups of all sizes.
• Highly organized with excellent follow‑through and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with occasional travel and a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, CRM systems, and general technology tools.

Preferred

• Deeply mission‑driven and motivated by helping patients and families in need.
• High‑energy, outgoing, and compassionate, with a genuine love for working with people.
• Empathetic and emotionally intelligent, able to connect authentically across diverse communities.
• Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented, excited to own outcomes and see tangible results from their work.
• A creative problem‑solver who adapts quickly and takes initiative.
• Career‑minded, eager to grow professionally and build a long‑term future in mission‑driven work.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, service‑oriented mindset.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance