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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 $23.00 - $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 dedicated nonprofit organization committed to saving lives through the collection, processing, and distribution of blood and blood products. With a mission deeply rooted in community service, The Blood Connection plays a crucial role in supporting hospitals and patients by ensuring a reliable and safe blood supply. The organization works closely with donors, sponsors, and communities to facilitate blood drives and promote awareness about the importance of blood donation. It is recognized for its compassionate approach and its impact on improving health outcomes across its service areas.

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Job Requirements

  • 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 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 opportunities to speak at services at houses of worship
  • 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

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