Civic Affairs Specialist

OneLegacy•Azusa, CA

5d•$75,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

At OneLegacy, every moment counts. As the nation's largest organ, eye, and tissue recovery organization, we are dedicated to saving lives and sharing hope. Guided by our values of integrity, compassion, stewardship, diversity and inclusion, urgency, innovation and excellence, and collaboration, our team works tirelessly to honor every gift of donation. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a profound impact on countless lives. This is the career in medicine that you never knew existed. An exciting and rewarding profession in the field of organ and tissue donation, where you can truly save lives and make a difference every day. The Civic Affairs Specialist serves as a key liaison between OneLegacy, civic leaders, community partners, and public-sector stakeholders. Housed within the Public Education Department, this role advances the OneLegacy’s mission by supporting public education efforts, fostering civic and governmental relationships, and promoting awareness of organ donation and transplantation through strategic outreach and engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, public policy, communications, healthcare administration, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in civic engagement, public education, community partnerships, or related work.
Demonstrated experience working with civic leaders, community organizations, or public-sector stakeholders.
OneLegacy requires employees to maintain a current California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
Reliable automotive transportation required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, public health, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
Familiarity with local and state government processes are preferred.
Experience working in regulated or public-facing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with local and state elected officials, civic leaders, and public-sector stakeholders.
Serve as a point of contact for civic engagement initiatives within the Public Education Department.
Coordinate meetings, briefings, site visits, and public events involving civic and government stakeholders.
Support leadership participation in meetings with elected officials and their staff.
Educate civic leaders and public officials on the OneLegacy’s mission, operations, outcomes, and community impact.
Develop educational materials, briefing documents, fact sheets, and presentations tailored to civic and government audiences.
Coordinate facility tours, donor family engagements, and recognition opportunities involving public officials.
Coordinate, establish, and strengthen community partnerships aligned with Public Education goals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned community and civic partners.
Support culturally responsive outreach efforts in diverse and historically underrepresented communities.
Collaborate with partners to implement educational campaigns, presentations, and community-based initiatives.
Work closely with the Director of Community Partnerships and Communications to align civic engagement with broader communications and education strategies.
Collaborate with communications, outreach, and executive teams to ensure consistent messaging.
Support strategic initiatives targeting underperforming partners and priority stakeholder groups.
Ensure civic engagement and public education activities comply with organizational policies and applicable ethics guidelines.
Track and report on meetings, outreach efforts, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Maintain accurate records of partnerships and civic outreach outcomes.