Communications Director Job at DCI Donor Services, Nashville, TN

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  • DCI Donor Services
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

AND MISSION

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

Branding / Communications

  1. Manages and directs internal and external communications. Creates communication strategies to increase the visibility of the mission on a national and regional level. Develops and maintains a comprehensive communications plan, with attention to maintaining a consistent brand voice across all platforms.
  2. Provides infrastructure within local areas for unified communications and branding messaging.
  3. Leverages communications resources to optimize effectiveness and decrease duplication of effort.
  4. May conduct market or public opinion research to assess program outcomes. Suggests promotional donation ideas in various types of media, as well as, provides counsel to top management on effective communication strategies. Works with company staff to set communications goals, conducts training in communications skills, and tracks and reports on successes.

Media

  1. Communicates brand messages to a multifaceted audience, including national and local communities, through public education initiatives, thought leadership opportunities and media relations strategies. Develops, with appropriate team members, ways to present the brand message across different platforms and through media outlets.
  2. Works with regional staff to develop and hone messages for all audiences. Manages outreach to broadcast, print and digital media outlets on positive donation and transplantation issues and stories. Develops and maintains relationships with top tier national and regional reporters and editors, increases placement in national, regional and local media outlets. Serves as the key spokesperson as the DCIDS CEO designates.
  3. Creates and maintains comprehensive systems for tracking and reporting media placements and contacts. Integrates online strategies into overall communications strategy. Develops and maintains Media Crisis Communications Plan for the company and leads all locations in developing local plans.

Partnerships

  1. Maintains strong relationships with communications staff of allied organizations (hospitals, Donate Life America, AOPO, EBAA, etc.).
  2. Facilitates corporate and community partnerships for brand awareness and to amplify the mission and work of the company.

This position will also perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

  • Ability to communicate internally and externally to diverse audiences, with knowledge, tact, courtesy, and superior attention to detail.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Masters Degree preferred.

  • Seven (7) years in a marketing or public relations role

  • Valid driver’s license with ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

  • Up to 176 hours of PTO your first year
  • Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
  • Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • 403(b) plan with matching contribution
  • Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
  • Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
  • Cell phone discounts through Verizon

**New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.**

You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e-mail. Please note - you must complete the video screening within 5 days from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.





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