Multicultural Outreach Specialist

Multicultural Outreach Specialist

DonorConnect is seeking a full-time Multicultural Outreach Specialist. This position coordinates organ, tissue, and eye education programs for multicultural communities within DonorConnect's designated service area. It includes outreach to all ethnicities in an interesting, professional, and culturally sensitive manner so informed decisions can be made about organ, tissue, and eye donation. May include the coordination of displays at a variety of public events, health fairs, and other events that would generate awareness within multicultural communities and/or the general public.

DonorConnect is a federally designated nonprofit community service organization dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissues to be used for life-saving transplants. Our employees help save and heal lives!

We at DonorConnect expect our employees to embody our I CARE+ values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and expertise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training/Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree preferred, and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Experience Required:

• Experience in working with diverse groups
• Ability to work with and coordinate the activities of volunteers
• Development of educational programs

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Familiar with public education and presentation styles and methods
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Fluency in, and familiarity with minority language(s) and culture(s)
• Strong planning and analytical capabilities
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills, including leadership and diplomacy
• Strong project management abilities
• Ability to direct and supervise others
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including telephone, computer, printer, etc.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, and set up and take down a canopy or similar equipment.
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

DonorConnect is a PROUD Equal Opportunity Employer who Values Diversity in Both Experience and Background!

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.