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The Blood Connection

Blood Drive Event Planner

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.00 - $34.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

30 days PTO
potential company bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Healthcare and dependent care FSA
Short and Long-Term Disability
Employee assistance program
basic life insurance

Job Description

The Blood Connection is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives through the collection and distribution of blood and blood products. Serving numerous communities, The Blood Connection plays a crucial role in healthcare by ensuring that hospitals and medical facilities have a reliable supply of blood to meet the needs of patients in emergency and routine medical situations. With a strong commitment to community service and life-saving initiatives, The Blood Connection relies on a dedicated team of professionals who work tirelessly to support and enhance donor programs. The organization fosters a positive work environment that values teamwork, professional growth,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • College degree preferred
  • outside sales and/or marketing experience of 2 years preferred or related experience
  • public speaking ability
  • experience with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • valid driver's license with no major infractions
  • dependable transportation
  • effective communication skills
  • ability to organize and prioritize workload
  • strong analytical and interpersonal skills
  • computer proficiency
  • ability to work in diverse environments
  • ability to build and maintain relationships

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
  • establish 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 communicate with donor chairpersons and donor groups pre, during and post drive event
  • encourage creativity and successful campaigns to increase donor participation at blood drives
  • implement all TBC marketing programs
  • exhibit teamwork within division to help ensure divisional goal is met
  • establish committees to recruit donors and volunteer at drives
  • coordinate meetings and presentations within sponsor groups to teach donor recruitment techniques and encourage importance of each account hitting goal
  • provide superior customer service to blood donors, blood donor groups, internal and external customers
  • establish patronage and relationships with blood drive sponsor groups
  • educate the community by attending health fairs and community/marketing events and giving presentations to spread the mission of The Blood Connection
  • organize meetings with sponsor contacts, committees, and/or employees to educate them and promote blood drives
  • seek out supervisory, health/safety meetings, and employee meetings to further educate and recruit donors for blood drives
  • build strong relationships with sponsor groups to grow blood drives into more successful events

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location