LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an individual to join our team as a Donor Recruitment Representative in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for planning and scheduling blood drives including publicity, donor recognition and education.

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day
• CDL bonus program
• Bonus program for collections

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

• Manage assigned blood drive accounts
• Work to establish new accounts as directed by management
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual collection goals
• Schedule blood drives and determine accurate projections for each drive
• Recruit on-site as necessary by actively encouraging donations from potential donors in order to meet daily projections
• Prepare and deliver promotional materials while coordinating with Corporate Marketing & Recruitment staff as needed
• Develop rapport with blood drive chairperson of assigned donor group
• Effectively coordinate blood drives and handle concerns as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements
• Must have consistent and reliable transportation
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Positive and outgoing attitude
• Innovative problem solving ability
• Ability to follow moderately complex oral and written instructions
• Proficient in a variety of computer software applications
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Two years of sales or marketing experience preferred
• CDL holders preferred; additional compensation available preferred

Who We Are

LifeSouth 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 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

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. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

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