Blood Drive Program Coordinator

The American Red Cross is a renowned humanitarian organization dedicated to providing emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education across the United States. As the largest humanitarian network in the world, the American Red Cross impacts millions of lives each year through its comprehensive programs and dedicated volunteers and staff. The organization's mission focuses on alleviating human suffering wherever it may be found, underscoring values of compassion, teamwork, and community service. With a vast network of chapters, the Red Cross offers diverse career opportunities in fields such as disaster response, health and safety education, blood services, and volunteer management. Employees join a community where their work aligns with a greater purpose, shaping responses to emergencies and fostering resilience.

The role described is pivotal within the American Red Cross's blood services division, where the goal is to attract, retain, and coordinate blood drive sponsors to meet critical blood collection targets. This position supports the organization's life-saving mission by ensuring efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence in blood drive management. The successful candidate will play a key role in executing creative strategies to secure and maintain partnerships with sponsors and feeder groups, managing the 12-week blood drive cycle, and collaborating with strategic teams to enhance collection outcomes. Additionally, this role entails organizational support for blood drive operations and seeks to improve sponsor engagement and satisfaction. Given the nature of the work, the candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and competitive drive to meet set goals. This opportunity includes participation in training, volunteer coordination, and the application of various technological tools to boost productivity and customer service. With a starting salary of $80,168.40 plus incentives, the role offers competitive compensation within a mission-driven environment.

Working at the American Red Cross means being part of a workforce that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where employees can thrive professionally while making a tangible impact in communities. Employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and other valuable benefits designed to support their well-being. The Red Cross also emphasizes a work culture of respect and recognition, enabling staff to grow and develop career-wise under the guidance of experienced mentors. Being on this team means joining a movement that truly matters, where every day brings the opportunity to change lives and contribute to a safer, stronger society. Prospective candidates should be motivated by the chance to make their career a force for good through meaningful service and community engagement.