Community Relations Fellow

3 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States Gift Of Life Donor Program Full time
Community Relations Fellow

Gift of Life Donor Program, the country’s leading organ procurement organization, has an opening for a Community Relations Fellow to support our mission of saving lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly experienced community relations professional to assist with innovative educational programs, special projects, events, and campaigns to increase public understanding of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Work will focus on supporting signature events such as the Donor Dash, a major walk and run, and outreach in Black and Brown communities where there is the greatest need for transplants, often due to diabetes, hypertension and related issues.

This is a temporary position with a term of one year. Gift of Life Donor Program does not guarantee that this role will become a permanent, full-time role upon completion of the one-year term.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Supports and coordinates community education programs to promote organ and tissue donation
  • Develop and support outreach partnerships to increase awareness of and commitment to organ and tissue donation, particularly in multicultural communities in North and West Philadelphia
  • Assist in organizing community education programming to promote awareness and donor registration, including college, high school, community and faith-based outreach and related grant programs
  • Collaborate with and support Community Relations staff in outreach to volunteers and external partners
  • Support ongoing and nonrecurring special projects, including programs for National Donate Life Month, Gift of Life Donor Sabbath and National Minority Donor Awareness Month, and partnerships with DMVs, transplant centers and community health centers
Supports major Community Relations events
  • Provide support for ongoing events including but not limited to: Donor Dash, Team Philadelphia at the U.S. Transplant Games, and programs for donor families, patients on the transplant wait list and recipients
  • Support event logistics, budget tracking, and evaluation of events
  • Support outreach to event participants and sponsors, vendor management and coordination with partners throughout the Gift of Life enterprise
  • Work with communications team on marketing, promotion, and media for events
Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, marketing, public health or related fields and a minimum of one to two years of experience in community relations, event planning or public relations are required. This is an ideal position for a recent graduate with strong college internships or relevant employment experience.

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:
  • professional presentation, writing and interpersonal communications skills
  • strong organizational skills and logistics management abilities
  • a self-starter with a passion for community service, event planning and public health
  • experience working with multicultural communities and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse group of staff, volunteers and other constituents
  • the ability to lift up to 30 pounds, and set up displays/tables
  • ability to work nights and weekends
  • valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout the Gift of Life service area
  • Microsoft Office competencies including PowerPoint and Excel
  • Preference for candidates with the following:
    • experience working with multicultural, faith-based, public health and/or community organizations, particularly those located in Philadelphia


We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including medical, prescription drug and dental insurances, as well as tuition assistance and an employer matched 403(b) savings plan. Our office is located near the Old City and Northern Liberties neighborhoods, close to public transportation with free parking provided.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity in our workplace.

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