Foundation & Community Outreach Assistant

Foundation & Community Outreach Assistant

Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia (on- site)

Department: Foundation & Community Outreach

Job Type: Full- time

Shift: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EDT)

Clinical Classification: Non-Clinical

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (“OPO”) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process.  LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

How you will contribute to LifeNet Health’s success:

The LifeNet Health Foundation & Community Outreach Assistant supports the operations and administration of the foundation, helping to ensure the effective execution of its programs and activities. The role involves a variety of tasks including administrative support, financial record keeping, communication with donors and coordination of events and projects.

What you’ll do:

• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support for the foundation. Manage and organize files, records, and documents. Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Handle incoming and outgoing email, mail, appointment and travel arrangements. Help maintain donor records and track financial contributions.
• Program and Event Coordination: Assist in the implementation and execution of Foundation events.
• Help prepare materials and documentation for events. Coordinate with program participants and stakeholders. Coordinate event coordination, venue booking, catering and invitations. Provide on-site support at community and fundraising events.
• Grant Support: Assist in grant application and review process. Maintain the records of grant applications and grantee reports. Help ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Communication: Assist in drafting newsletters, donor letters, press releases and other communication materials. Ability to promote events on social media and external sites.

What you’ll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• High School Diploma.
• One (1) year of administrative or office experience.

Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications:

• One (1) year of experience in a non-profit or foundation setting.

These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities): 

• Organizational Skills: manage multiple tasks without oversight. An initiative-taker and ability to be initiative-taking in identifying areas of improvement is needed.

• Business Acumen: Basic understanding of budgeting and financial record keeping. Ability to track and report expenses. Able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Teamwork and collaboration: Ability to work effectively as a part of a team, providing support as needed. Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and external donors. Ability to interact respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and a genuine interest and commitment to the Foundation.

Why work at LifeNet Health?

We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. You will not find