[Hiring] University Engagement and Events Coordinator @NMDP

Role Description

The Member Recruitment & Event Coordinator (internally known as Member Recruitment Coordinator or MRC) is a public-facing member of NMDP. This position educates, engages, and inspires the public for their support and participation in the mission through presentations, awareness events, celebrations, and registry recruitment event execution. This role travels regularly throughout the Minneapolis, MN Area.

• Builds and sustains relationships and drives committed individuals to join the NMDP registry.
• Key target audiences include:
  • Colleges, universities and technical or vocational schools
  • Community-based organizations and coalitions
  • Corporations
  • Service sectors (such as police and fire academies and units)
• Delivers excellent customer service through planning and coordination of registry awareness, education, and commitment activities.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to maximize the reach of the mission.
• Maintains ongoing knowledge of HLA and blood stem cell transplantation to educate and influence target audiences.
• Works collaboratively with a regional team to accomplish monthly, quarterly, and annual registry enrollment goals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Volunteer management
  • Developing in-market strategies and generating leads
  • Planning and executing events
• Ability to:
  • Navigate college and university systems, such as athletics, diverse affinity groups, student government, Greeks, etc.
  • Network and develop community partnerships among ethnically diverse communities.
  • Effectively use social media.
  • Proactively leverage digital marketing, in partnership with the donor marketing team, to drive recruitment.
  • Demonstrate interaction with and influence others.
  • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Use effective organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects.
  • Be self-motivated and goal driven.
  • Proficiently use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Salesforce, and the Internet.
  • Bi-lingual language skills may be necessary depending on location of position.
  • Must have a desire to learn and be willing to travel within region as needed (25%-50%), work evening/weekends. Occasional national travel, 3-4 trips per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
• Experience as a marrow or PBSC donor or a direct connection to the mission is a plus.
• Two years of experience in sales, business or community development, client account management, event planning and implementation where defined goals or targets are required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with capacity to hold event materials (e.g., canopy tent, 6' folding table, storage totes, etc).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability, accident/critical illness/hospital, well-being, legal, identity theft and pet benefits.
• Retirement, paid time off/holidays, leave and incentive plans are also offered to eligible employees.