University Engagement and Events Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Educate, engage, and inspire the community to support NMDP’s mission through presentations, awareness events, celebrations, and recruitment activities for the registry.

• Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, technical and vocational institutions, community organizations, corporations, and service-sector groups.

• Recruit dedicated individuals to join the NMDP registry, focusing on enhancing diversity by engaging with ethnically diverse communities.

• Plan and coordinate activities aimed at raising awareness, educating the public, and fostering commitment to the registry.

• Collaborate with marketing, volunteer services, the NMDP Foundation, account managers, and external network partners.

• Stay informed about HLA and blood stem cell transplantation to effectively educate target audiences.

• Collaborate with the regional team to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual enrollment goals for the registry.

• Establish and nurture relationships with community leaders, organizations, media outlets, businesses, and local contacts.

• Act as a liaison between NMDP and community partners; respond to leads and referrals.

• Deliver public speaking engagements and written communications to boost registry participation, volunteerism, and philanthropic contributions.

• Propose innovative community engagement strategies and recruitment practices for the registry.

• Develop annual engagement and recruitment strategy plans, as well as activity plans targeted at specific college campuses.

• Organize and facilitate both live and digital mission-focused events.

• Mobilize volunteers and sponsors to meet event objectives and communicate results to partners.

• Inform prospective volunteer donors about NMDP’s mission, the donation process, and registry expectations.

• Implement training programs and procedures for community engagement, education, and donor recruitment.

• Collaborate with Transplant Centers to identify patients and families interested in supporting NMDP.

• Assist patient families by assessing their needs and referring them to appropriate NMDP services.

• Identify patient and donor stories and collaborate with marketing and media departments.

• Participate in media events and represent NMDP in interviews.

• Support objectives related to donor recruitment, availability, and experience.

• Encourage financial contributions to the NMDP Foundation.

• Recruit, interview, screen, train, place, supervise, and retain volunteers.

• Track volunteer data and hours committed.

• Facilitate volunteer recognition and appreciation initiatives.

• Travel regularly throughout Los Angeles County.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience.

• Equivalent experience and/or education related to the minimum experience requirement may be accepted in lieu of the degree.

• Two years of experience in sales, business or community development, client account management, event planning, and implementation with required defined goals or targets.

• Understanding of sales and marketing principles.

• Familiarity with volunteer management techniques.

• Knowledge of developing in-market strategies and generating leads.

• Experience in planning and executing events.

• Ability to navigate the systems of colleges and universities, including athletics, diverse affinity groups, student government, and Greek organizations.

• Capacity to network and build community partnerships within ethnically diverse populations.

• Effective use of social media platforms.

• Ability to utilize digital marketing strategies for recruitment purposes.

• Proficient in interacting with and influencing others.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Strong public speaking and presentation capabilities.

• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Self-motivated and driven by goals.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Salesforce, and internet navigation.

• Willingness to travel within the region as needed (25%–50%), work evenings and weekends, and undertake occasional national travel (3–4 trips per year).

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation suitable for carrying event materials.

• Eagerness to learn and grow in the field.

• Bilingual language skills may be required based on location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• Accident, critical illness, and hospital benefits.

• Well-being programs.

• Legal assistance benefits.

• Identity theft protection.

• Pet insurance options.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off along with holidays.

• Leave benefits.

• Incentive plans for eligible employees.

• Flexible remote/home-based work arrangements.