Donor Recruitment Manager

About the Role

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking a highly skilled leader with proven management experience and a passion for making a difference in the community. The District Recruitment Manager in Gainesville, FL will develop and implement programs to increase awareness about blood donation and ensure the district achieves its assigned goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee established donation goals within the district
• Directly supervise donor recruitment staff within the district
• Review weekly recruitment goals and projections; implement corrective action when projections and goals are not being met
• Be always on-call, except when on approved leave (PTO)
• Provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers
• Develop an annual recruitment plan for meeting assigned collection goals
• Oversee staffing and drive management software functions
• Establish expectations with Donor Recruiters to manage leads for blood drives within the community
• Establish expectations for community outreach focused on the promotion of LifeSouth and the blood donation process
• Generate new blood drive accounts
• Co-manage employee issues with Regional Director/Manager
• Conduct routine staff meetings with minutes and attendance documented
• Conduct performance evaluations; review evaluations and possible merit increases with Regional Manager and/or District Director
• Conduct the training of regional recruitment team members
• Conduct media interviews

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of previous supervisory experience
• Proficient in the use of a computer and software programs
• Ability to multitask and organize and prioritize own work schedule in addition to the work schedule of others
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively
• Outgoing/energetic demeanor with persuasive personality
• Goal driven with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate others
• Valid driver’s license required; must meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior blood banking experience
• Experience in management with a focus on donor recruitment, public relations, marketing, or sales

About LifeSouth

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles, and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to ensuring the blood is there when needed.

Our Mission: To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion-related activities.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Holiday premium pay on certain holidays (for hourly staff in operations)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer-funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to payday
• CDL bonus program

Pay

Starting salary range is $64,000 – $70,400 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.