Community Relations Manager

Location:
Ann Arbor, MI

About Gift of Life Michigan:
Gift of Life Michigan, headquartered in Ann Arbor, is the state's federally designated organ and tissue recovery program, providing all services necessary for organ donation to occur in Michigan.

About the Role:
Summary:
In alignment with Gift of Life Michigan’s core purpose and core values, the Manager, Community Relations oversees the community relations team while developing strategies and programs designed to increase the knowledge and support of donation throughout the community. The person in this role will work collaboratively with the Director of department and play a vital role in building relationships with diverse community stakeholders and lead organizational development initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversees community outreach across Michigan, including developing, planning, and implementing events and data-driven programs to increase donor registrations.
- Establishes and cultivates partnerships to increase the number of organ, eye and tissue donors. These partnerships may include, but are not limited to, community organizations, governmental entities, schools and colleges, and healthcare organizations.
- Leads collaborative efforts by Communications Department members on national donation observances and other community outreach projects and programs.
- Helps guide Communications Department planning and strategy, including implementation and evaluation, and works with the communications team to create synergy between local events/programs and media outreach.
- Oversee budget for operating expenses and general meeting expenses related to community outreach.
- Collaborates with the volunteer coordinator on the recruitment, coordination, and retention of volunteers for events and speaking engagements.
- Works closely with the Secretary of State branch liaison and community relations coordinators for SOS outreach.
- Provides input on internal communications (material creation, intranet, newsletters), as needed.
- Documents Gift of Life’s outreach efforts and results
- May serve as a spokesperson for Gift of Life Michigan, in coordination with the chief communications officer and communications manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

How to Apply:
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