Communications Coordinator

LifeCenter Northwest•Bellevue, WA

3d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Coordinator supports LifeCenter Northwest’s mission as an integral member of the communications team, developing compelling stories, graphics, and educational materials that raise awareness about the lifesaving power of organ, eye, and tissue donation. This role provides essential support across multiple communication channels, including content creation for external audiences, internal employee engagement through the intranet and weekly newsletters, and coordination with hospitals, media, and legislators. The Communications Coordinator will contribute copywriting, editing, story development, graphic design, digital content management, intranet maintenance and social media expertise to advance organizational goals and inspire donor registration.

Requirements

Proficiency in MS Office suite required
Working knowledge of SharePoint and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro
Project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to prepare correspondence, stories, and/or presentations with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
Strong organizational skills and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines independently
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to analyze situations, identify solutions and adapt to evolving priorities
Proven ability to thrive in a continuously evolving and at times ambiguous environment.

Nice To Haves

Prefer completion of a BA degree with an emphasis on writing, communications, online or print marketing, journalism or public relations, or similar experience in the field.
Relevant work experience can be considered and substituted for academic requirements.

Responsibilities

Maintains and updates the employee intranet, ensuring content is current, relevant, and accessible
Makes regular updates to SharePoint, including posting announcements, resources, and organizational information
Supports the production and distribution of weekly employee newsletters to keep staff informed and engaged
Collaborates with department leads to gather and internal news, updates, and content for employee-facing channels
Interviews, writes, and edits stories featuring staff, donor families, and recipients that highlight the impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation
Assists with content development and posting for LifeCenter’s social media accounts and website, ensuring consistent messaging and brand voice
Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, news, and developments in organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation
Supports the production and distribution of newsletters to external stakeholders
Supports the development of outreach campaigns, helping to set goals that increase followers and donation awareness
Monitors and reports on the effectiveness of promotional efforts across digital channels
Produces and supports high-quality photography and videography to enhance organizational storytelling and communications efforts
Creates graphic design materials including flyers, social media graphics, and event invitations