Donor Recruitment Representative

Donor Recruitment RepresentativeLifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Donor Recruitment Representative in Gainesville, FL.This position combines community outreach, account management, and blood drive coordination to help maintain a reliable blood supply for local hospitals and patients. You will build relationships with businesses, schools, and community organizations while encouraging individuals to become regular blood donors.Build and maintain relationships with blood drive chairperson, local businesses, schools, organizations, and blood drive coordinators to schedule and rebook successful blood drivesManage assigned blood drive accounts, follow up on leads, and develop new community partnerships to support collection goalsRecruit donors through one-on-one conversations, community outreach, events, and presentations that explain the importance of blood donationPlan and coordinate blood drives, establish accurate collection projections, and work toward monthly, quarterly, and annual collection goalsCoordinate promotional materials and donor recognition items with Marketing and recruitment staff, ensuring accurate blood drive details and timely distributionAddress blood drive concerns, communicate with community partners, and adjust recruitment efforts to support daily collection needsHigh school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; must meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirementsConsistent, reliable transportation and dependable attendanceAvailability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidaysAn outgoing, positive attitude with strong customer service, relationship-building, and verbal and written communication skills, including confidence speaking by phone and presenting to groupsAbility to organize and prioritize work, manage multiple accounts, and follow through on commitmentsA goal-driven approach and the ability to adapt recruitment efforts to meet collection needsBasic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn LifeSouth's donor management softwareAssociate's or bachelor's degreeTwo years of sales or marketing experienceCommercial Driver's License (CDL); additional compensation availableGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) planMedical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 daysSupplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disabilityAccess to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealthFree basic life insurance for full-time employeesHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay periodEmployer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offeredAccess to wages prior to pay dayCDL bonus programBonus program for collectionsLifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 50 blood donation centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month across our multi-state footprint, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $19.50 - $21.45 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire.

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