Blood Drive Event Coordinator (Statesville/Winston Salem)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities
Equal opportunity employer
Job Description
The Blood Connection is a reputable and community-centered organization dedicated to saving lives through blood donation. As one of the leading blood banks and donor resource centers, The Blood Connection operates with a mission to collect, process, and distribute blood and blood products necessary for patients in hospitals and medical facilities. With a deep commitment to the communities it serves, The Blood Connection coordinates blood drives, partners with businesses and organizations, and provides educational outreach to ensure a steady supply of lifesaving blood products.
The Blood Connection values every role within the organization, emphasizing that each contribution makes a meaningful difference in saving lives. Employees are part of a dedicated team focused on community service, health, and safety through effective blood donor recruitment and management. The organization fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork and professionalism drive success in meeting blood collection goals.
The Account Manager role sits within the Donor Resources Department, playing a critical part in managing and growing the organization’s blood donation territory. This position holds responsibility for maintaining existing blood drive accounts while actively seeking new sponsor groups and developing strong relationships within the community. The primary objective for the Account Manager is to maximize blood collections in their territory by managing donor recruitment and drive scheduling efficiently, working closely with department leadership to meet divisional and organizational goals.
In this role, the Account Manager strategically plans and executes blood drive campaigns, employing marketing and recruiting tactics tailored to local sponsors and donor groups. Effective communication, proactive planning, and personalized support to blood drive coordinators are central to the job. The Account Manager also contributes to community education by participating in health fairs, marketing events, and presentations, spreading awareness about the importance of blood donation.
This position requires a dynamic individual who is skilled in sales, marketing, public speaking, and relationship management to successfully represent The Blood Connection’s mission in the community. The ideal candidate will be organized, a team player, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Additionally, they will use various digital tools and platforms, including Microsoft Office, to support their duties.
The opportunity is perfect for a professional eager to impact community health positively and develop a career in donor resources or nonprofit community relations. The Blood Connection is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply and contribute their unique skills and experiences to this life-saving endeavor. The work environment is both challenging and rewarding, offering a chance to make a measurable difference in people’s lives through dedicated service and teamwork.
The Blood Connection values every role within the organization, emphasizing that each contribution makes a meaningful difference in saving lives. Employees are part of a dedicated team focused on community service, health, and safety through effective blood donor recruitment and management. The organization fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork and professionalism drive success in meeting blood collection goals.
The Account Manager role sits within the Donor Resources Department, playing a critical part in managing and growing the organization’s blood donation territory. This position holds responsibility for maintaining existing blood drive accounts while actively seeking new sponsor groups and developing strong relationships within the community. The primary objective for the Account Manager is to maximize blood collections in their territory by managing donor recruitment and drive scheduling efficiently, working closely with department leadership to meet divisional and organizational goals.
In this role, the Account Manager strategically plans and executes blood drive campaigns, employing marketing and recruiting tactics tailored to local sponsors and donor groups. Effective communication, proactive planning, and personalized support to blood drive coordinators are central to the job. The Account Manager also contributes to community education by participating in health fairs, marketing events, and presentations, spreading awareness about the importance of blood donation.
This position requires a dynamic individual who is skilled in sales, marketing, public speaking, and relationship management to successfully represent The Blood Connection’s mission in the community. The ideal candidate will be organized, a team player, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Additionally, they will use various digital tools and platforms, including Microsoft Office, to support their duties.
The opportunity is perfect for a professional eager to impact community health positively and develop a career in donor resources or nonprofit community relations. The Blood Connection is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply and contribute their unique skills and experiences to this life-saving endeavor. The work environment is both challenging and rewarding, offering a chance to make a measurable difference in people’s lives through dedicated service and teamwork.
Job Requirements
- College degree preferred
- Two years of outside sales and or marketing experience preferred or related experience
- Public speaking skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint Excel and Word
- Valid driver’s license with no major infractions and dependable transportation
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work with diverse teams
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and management
Job Qualifications
- College degree preferred
- Outside sales and or marketing experience of 2 years preferred or related experience
- Public speaking - ability to sell The Blood Connection to all groups in the community by carrying our message of community service and the necessity of participation and support
- Experience with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint Excel and Word
- Valid driver’s license with no major infractions and dependable transportation
- Ability to communicate effectively tactfully and courteously to patrons donors sponsors and co-workers
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Excellent analytical organizational interpersonal verbal and written communications skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work with all levels and in a diverse work environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff management and peers
Job Duties
- Plan and execute effective strategies to recruit retain and manage sponsor group organizations and relationships to achieve territory blood collection goals
- Establishes blood drive projections in line with Divisional resources and needs
- Develop potential sponsor leads
- Strategize recruitment tactics well in advance of blood drive date and adhere to drive planning best practices
- Hold external stakeholders responsible for helping to achieve drive goals
- Effectively communicates with donor chairpersons and donor groups pre during and post drive event
- Encourages creativity and successful campaigns to increase donor participation at blood drives
- Implements all TBC marketing programs
- Exhibit teamwork within division to help ensure Divisional goal is met
- Establishes committees to recruit donors and volunteer at drives
- Coordinates meetings and presentations within sponsor groups to teach donor recruitment techniques and encourage importance of each account hitting goal
- Provides superior customer service to blood donors blood donor groups internal and external customers
- Establishes patronage and relationships with blood drive sponsor groups
- Educates the community by attending health fairs and community marketing events and giving presentations to spread the mission of The Blood Connection
- Organizes meetings with sponsor contacts committees and or employees to educate them and promote blood drives
- Seeks out opportunities to speak at services at houses of worship
- Seeks out supervisory health safety meetings and employee meetings to further educate and recruit donors for blood drives
- Builds strong relationships with sponsor groups to grow blood drives into more successful events
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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