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Make a Life-Changing Impact: Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist
Gift of Hope | Peoria, IL
Are you passionate about serving your community and saving lives? Gift of Hope is seeking a dynamic Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist to join our mission-driven team dedicated to saving and enhancing as many lives as possible through organ and tissue donation.
Why This Role Matters:
Every day, thousands of people wait for life-saving organ and tissue transplants. As our Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist, you'll be on the front lines of hope—building bridges between Gift of Hope and the diverse communities we serve. Your bilingual skills in Spanish and English will help break down barriers and ensure that everyone understands the profound impact of organ and tissue donation.
What You'll Do
This isn't a desk job—it's a dynamic role where you'll be out in the community making real connections and real change:
- Build Meaningful Partnerships: Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, religious groups, hospitals, civic organizations, and social service agencies throughout the Gift of Hope donor service area
- Create Impactful Programs: Design and implement innovative programs, projects, and special events that increase public awareness and drive organ donation registration rates in the communities we serve
- Lead Community Engagement: Complete a minimum of ten (10) community engagements per month, bringing the message of hope directly to those who need to hear it
- Develop Signature Events: Create and execute one signature event per year that showcases the importance of organ and tissue donation
- Empower Volunteers: Work with our Volunteer Coordinator to lead a volunteer chapter within your assigned communities, coordinating Ambassadors for Hope volunteers to amplify our mission
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Donation Coordinators and Donation Liaisons to develop hospital community outreach programs and participate in donation committees
- Tell Powerful Stories: Contribute to monthly newsletters, social media platforms, and our website, sharing compelling content that inspires action
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (this is essential!)
- Bachelor's degree in community relations, business, marketing, or a related field, OR equivalent work experience
- 3 years of experience in community relations or not-for-profit public relations (healthcare environment experience is a plus)
- Proven experience coordinating events and programs with community partners
- Track record of developing and executing successful community-based programs and events
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Natural ability to cultivate and maintain community-based partnerships
- Exceptional communication skills and comfort working with diverse audiences
- Passion for influencing support for organ and tissue donation
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently in the community
- Cultural competency and sensitivity when discussing sensitive topics
- Enthusiasm for our mission and commitment to making a difference
Our Culture & Values
At Gift of Hope, we're more than just colleagues—we're a team united by purpose. We're committed to:
- Compassionate Service: Treating every interaction with empathy and care
- Outstanding Teamwork: Supporting each other in our shared mission
- Passionate People: Bringing energy and dedication to everything we do
- Positive Culture: Respecting the dignity and worth of each individual
Ready to Save Lives?
If you're a bilingual professional with a heart for service and a talent for community engagement, we want to hear from you! This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself. Every partnership you build, every event you organize, and every conversation you have has the potential to save lives.
Join Gift of Hope and help us turn tragedy into hope, one community at a time.
Gift of Hope is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.