Faith Community Engagement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Long Island City, United States Live On NY Full time
Position Overview

At LiveOnNY, we are dedicated to saving lives, providing comfort, and enhancing legacies through organ, eye, and tissue donation for the diverse population we serve.

Role Summary: The Faith Community Engagement Specialist will be responsible for establishing, nurturing, and expanding partnerships with faith leaders and their congregations throughout the New York City area. This role aims to foster community relationships that celebrate and recognize the transformative impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation. The Specialist will work to build trust between faith communities and LiveOnNY, while developing and implementing a comprehensive community engagement strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primary liaison between LiveOnNY and faith leaders to advocate for the life-saving benefits of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
  • Develop new partnerships with faith leaders and enhance existing relationships to further the mission of LiveOnNY.
  • Create and execute a community engagement strategy that builds trust and collaboration with faith communities.
  • Conduct surveys within faith-based groups to assess community needs, identify barriers to donation, and gauge openness to donation.
  • Organize and participate in regular interfaith meetings to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation.
  • Identify and initiate collaborative programs and events with places of worship, including initiatives such as National Donate Life Month.
  • Work closely with the LiveOnNY marketing team to create educational materials tailored to the needs of faith-based communities.
  • Engage in community events and meetings organized by faith partners on behalf of LiveOnNY.
  • Prepare activity reports and present progress updates.
  • Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives.
  • Travel within the New York City metro area as required.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in community organizing and interfaith relationship building is required.
  • Experience in healthcare or patient navigation is advantageous.
  • Strong background in working with diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious groups is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated connections with community-based organizations and an understanding of the socio-economic dynamics within New York State.
  • Religious leadership experience is a plus.

Language Skills:
Ability to effectively communicate with faith leaders, public groups, and congregants. Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting various documents and regulations. Capable of responding to inquiries from clients and stakeholders. Strong writing skills for reports and correspondence. Fluency in a second language is a plus.

LiveOnNY offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 403(b) deferred annuity
  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Cellular plan discounts
  • Auto Insurance discounts


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