University Engagement and Events Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Educate, engage, and motivate the public to support NMDP’s mission and join the registry.

• Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, technical and vocational institutions, community organizations, corporations, and various service sectors.

• Enhance the diversity of the national registry through community outreach and educational initiatives.

• Plan and execute activities focused on registry awareness, education, commitment, and recruitment.

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

• Establish and nurture connections with ethnically diverse communities, acting as a liaison between NMDP and the community.

• Articulate the NMDP mission through public speaking and written communication.

• Create engagement and recruitment strategies along with annual activity plans for college campuses.

• Organize and conduct both live and digital events centered on the mission.

• Engage volunteers and sponsors to meet event objectives.

• Inform potential volunteer donors about the mission, donation procedures, and expectations for registry members.

• Address inquiries, issues, and concerns from donors.

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

• Monitor volunteer data and hours while supporting volunteer recognition initiatives.

• Assist patient families and refer them to relevant NMDP support services.

• Identify patient, donor, and related stories and work collaboratively with marketing and media.

• Participate in media events and represent NMDP during media interviews.

• Advocate for financial support of the NMDP Foundation.

• Collaborate with a regional team to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual registry enrollment targets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Familiarity with sales and marketing principles.

• Understanding of volunteer management practices.

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

• Experience in planning and executing events.

• Ability to navigate college and university systems, including athletics, affinity groups, student government, and Greek organizations.

• Capability to network and establish community partnerships among ethnically diverse populations.

• Proficient in the effective use of social media.

• Ability to utilize digital marketing to enhance recruitment efforts.

• Competence in interacting with and influencing others.

• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.

• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

• Effective organizational and time management capabilities.

• Self-motivated with a focus on goal achievement.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Salesforce, and Internet usage.

• Bilingual language skills may be required based on location.

• Willingness to travel within the region, including overnight stays, 50%–75% of the time.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

• Occasional national travel, 1–2 trips per year.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or a comparable combination of formal education and experience.

• Minimum of two years of experience in sales, business or community development, client account management, or event planning and execution with established goals or targets.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Access to reliable transportation capable of carrying event materials.

• Experience as a marrow or PBSC donor or a direct connection to the mission is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance.

• Well-being benefits.

• Legal assistance benefits.

• Identity theft protection benefits.

• Pet-related benefits.

• Retirement plan options.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Leave benefits.

• Incentive plans for eligible employees.