Senior Advisor, Community Engagement

LifeNet Health•Virginia Beach, VA

23d

About The Position

As a Senior Advisor, Community Engagement you’ll play a vital role in advancing our mission. In this position, you’ll be responsible for leading efforts to build understanding, trust, and informed awareness of organ, tissue, and cell donation within the community. This role oversees the development and execution of outreach, education, and engagement initiatives that reflect the organization’s mission and values. Ensures community engagement efforts are impactful, inclusive, and aligned with organizational goals. Guides program development, monitors performance, and champions innovation in outreach strategies to deepen public understanding and support for donation. Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life-changing outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree – Business, Marketing, Education, Healthcare, or related field
THREE (3) Years – Community education programs, engagement, outreach, relationship building roles, community health and/or education, public relations or related work experience
TWO (2) Years – Supervisory experience (Guiding/Coaching/Mentoring junior staff)
Time Management: Ability to use time in an effective and productive manner with ability to work under pressure with tight timelines, make critical decision and maintain a sense of focus and urgency
Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to successfully gather and evaluate pertinent information to draw conclusions and identify potential trends
People Development: Actively engages in talent management practices (selection, promotion, development and engagement) to cultivate a workforce that is well aligned with current and emerging talent needs.
Relationship Management: Builds and sustains partnerships across organizational boundaries and functions as well as outside the organization to achieve common goals and outcomes
Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within the organization
Microsoft Office and Social Media format knowledge: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Facebook, Twitter, etc
Organizational Skills: Ability to plan, implement, and monitor assignments effectively to meet the needs of the business.

Nice To Haves

THREE (3) Years – Prior experience with volunteer or public relations

Responsibilities

Leadership and Supervision: Provides oversight to assigned team by supervising, guiding and directing employees to be effective team members. Ensures that everyone is equipped with the right skills, tools, and talents necessary for executing their duties. Using the established people processes (performance, development, succession, and career) to ensure that their team’s level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards. Fosters a collaborative, mission-driven team culture that prioritizes empathy, inclusion, and excellence. Ensures compliance with SOP’s and regulatory practices.
Program Oversight & Planning: Leads the design, development and implementation of community education programs, and community engagement and awareness tactics that reflect LifeNet Health’s priorities in addition to addressing community needs. Assists with strategy development for community outreach initiatives. Coordinates volunteers for events. Sets measurable goals for outreach, education, and engagement initiatives; monitor progress and adjusts tactics as needed. Ensures all programs are culturally responsive, audience appropriate, evidence-informed, and aligned with best practices in donation education and awareness. Collaborates with Marketing and Communications team on marketing and public relations.
Community Relationship Management: Cultivates and maintains partnerships with community organizations and leaders, donor families and recipients, volunteers, and advocacy groups. Represents the organization at public events, forums, and media opportunities to promote donation awareness and build trust.
Evaluation & Reporting: Analyzes and evaluates educational programs, events, engagement data and community feedback to assess impact, program effectiveness and continuous improvement. Prepare reports and presentations for leadership to demonstrate impact and outcomes.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage- Comprehensive care that won’t break the bank.
Profit Sharing Plan- Share in the success you help create.
403(b) Retirement Plan- Invest in your future with confidence.
Paid Parental Leave- 6 weeks to bond with your newest family member.
Corporate Sponsored Events- Celebrate milestones and build connections.
Generous Paid Time Off- Because balance matters:
18 vacation days (based on position, tenure, and state laws)
9 sick days (subject to local and state regulations)
9 holidays (7 standard + 2 floating)
Flexible Work Program- For approved roles, how and where you perform best.
Tuition reimbursement- We invest in your growth and education.
Career & Leadership Development- Expand your impact and potential.
Wellness Program- Prioritize your health with holistic resources.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Support for you and your household.
Incredible teammates- Collaborate with passionate, dedicated professionals.