You will represent the nation’s leading organ donor program, which coordinates more life-saving transplants than any program in the country. A non-profit, federally designated organ procurement organization, we partner with leading hospitals throughout our region to save lives and offer hope to thousands of families each year.

You will cultivate relationships with community, ethnic, civic and cultural groups to provide bereavement services throughout our service area.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide grief and bereavement outreach to donor families at scheduled intervals in the first year following their family member’s death. Be available to speak with donor families regarding their questions, concerns and requests during weekday hours.
• Fulfill daily requests for displays at the funeral of donors.
• Refer families, as needed, to appropriate community organizations and resources
• Review all correspondence between donor families and transplant recipients and facilitate direct communication when appropriate.
• Interact with other organ procurement organizations, local transplant centers, eye bank and tissue bank partners to obtain updates on recipients’ progress and to speak at transplant support groups on topics related to the donation and transplantation process.
• Develop relationships with community partners to schedule education/support events for donor families and the general public in Gift of Life’s region, with a special focus on multicultural communities.
• Host at least one Life and Legacy Celebration and coordinate planning with Community Relations colleagues.
• Engage families as advocates in Gift of Life programming and in supporting our mission

A Master’s Degree in social work, counseling psychology, or other related field

A minimum of one year working in a social work or counseling setting is required.  Social work or counseling license. Must possess excellent communication skills both in person and over the phone and a demonstrated ability to work with community organizations and diverse populations.

Preference for candidates with:

• Experience working with death and bereavement issues, families and grief counseling
• Understanding of and experience working in diverse communities, as well as strong multicultural community contacts
• Experience developing and presenting workshops programs

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. You must be able to work at least 40 hours a week over five days, including one week night.   Occasional local travel required.  Free parking is available, and the office is located within an easy walk to public transportation.

We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including medical, prescription drug and dental/vision insurances; tuition assistance, and employer matched 403(b).

To apply, send resume to Ashley Lopata via e-mail  (alopata@donors1.org).

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Talent Development professional to collaborate with the HR Director and other internal stakeholders in creating and developing the organization’s first HR based talent development initiative. As TD Specialist you will facilitate the development and implementation of an HR based employee training, education and talent development strategy that supports the organization’s staff engagement strategy. The TD Specialist is responsible for developing the curriculum for and facilitating and/or directing the delivery of employee education programs (staff and leadership development), as well as the HR compliance training program, and the new employee orientation program. As an active member of the GOL talent development team, this individual collaborates with Clinical Education Services staff in developing education programs that complement clinical education initiatives. The TD Specialist assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees. This individual designs, and implements effective methods to educate, enhance and recognize performance, and drive employee engagement.

Join the nation’s leading organ donor program which coordinates more life-saving transplants than any program in the country, and provides hope and healing to thousands each year.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

• Examine and effectively navigate organizational hierarchy and conduct needs assessment to develop effective strategies yielding desired results
• Engage in critical thinking, work independently and collaborate effectively with others.
• Organize and coordinate multiple projects and calendars of multiple individuals, and plan for contingencies, in a fast paced environment
• Perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis of training programs.

Successful candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) from an accredited college or university with major course work in Organizational Training, Human Resources, Employee Development, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in a training or organizational development role.
• Skill in creative and adaptive program planning, design, implementation, maintenance and evaluation.
• Knowledge of training techniques, assessment and research methods; and ability to demonstrate high standards of customer service and accountability for program results.
• Advanced skill in communicating in critical situations, orally and in writing, with employees, business, and community leaders.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and success in program development necessary skills
• We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including medical, prescription drug and dental insurances, as well as tuition assistance and an employer matched 403(b) savings plan.

To investigate joining the nation’s leading procurement organization, APPLY NOW by submitting your resume and cover letter to rmendoza@donors1.org.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity in our workplace.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead all aspects of organizing, promoting, and managing programs and events associated with increasing the awareness of and commitment to organ and tissue donation in the African American, Latino, Asian and other ethnic and minority communities, as well as within the religious communities, within service area.

You will cultivate relationships with community, ethnic, civic and cultural groups as well as media outlets to strategically integrate Gift of Life into all market segments within the service area.

Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, marketing, public health, or related field plus a minimum of two years experience in program & budget development/management for a non-profit organization, special interest or cause required. Experience in multicultural programming preferred. Must possess excellent organizational, writing, presentation and leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work with community leaders and diverse volunteers. Valid driver’s license as well as the ability to travel and work nights and weekends is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint required.

We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including medical, prescription drug, dental and STD/LTD insurances, as well as tuition assistance and an employer matched 403(b) savings plan.

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