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The Blood Connection

Blood Drive Event Planner (Wake Forest)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $32.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Company bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
401k plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Employee assistance program
basic life insurance

Job Description

The Blood Connection is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives through the collection and distribution of blood and blood products. As a vital partner in the healthcare community, The Blood Connection serves hospitals and patients by ensuring a reliable and safe supply of blood necessary for critical medical treatments and surgeries. With a strong commitment to community service, The Blood Connection actively engages with donors, volunteers, and local organizations to foster a culture of giving and support. The organization emphasizes the importance of each role in its mission to impact lives positively, striving to create a collaborative and... 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 and dependable transportation
  • Ability to communicate effectively and courteously
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Ability to work with diverse teams
  • Ability to establish and maintain 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 Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location