Community Engagement Specialist

Job overview

The Community Engagement Specialist role is onsite in Boca Raton, FL, with pay of $48,000 per year. Gift of Life Marrow Registry is a nonprofit dedicated to curing blood cancer and other life-threatening diseases through cellular therapy. The role builds community partnerships and recruits potential donors through outreach, events, presentations, and volunteer support. By tracking recruitment outcomes and coordinating with marketing and operations, the specialist helps expand donor engagement and advance the organization’s mission.

What you'll do

• Plan and lead donor recruitment drives at schools, colleges, community organizations, corporate offices, and events
• build relationships with administrators, student leaders, educators, partners, and hosts
• deliver presentations and trainings about the organization’s mission and donor registration
• recruit, train, and support volunteers and student ambassadors
• track recruitment metrics and event outcomes
• document activities, submit swab kits, and follow organizational protocols
• collaborate with marketing and operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community engagement specialist

donor recruitment

community outreach

event coordination

volunteer support

public speaking

marrow registry

boca raton fl

gift of life

$48k/year

evenings and weekends

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee assistance program, health insurance, and life insurance.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 1–3 years in recruitment, outreach, community engagement, event coordination, or a related field. Schedule may include evenings and weekends; occasional travel is noted.

About the employer

Gift of Life Marrow Registry Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services. Sector: 81.