Blood Donor Specialist - Customer Service - Paid Training

American Red Cross; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) with Up to 6% Company Match

Paid Time Off, Holidays & Family Leave

Health, Wellness & Employee Assistance

Life Insurance, Disability Coverage &

Job summary

American Red Cross in Burlington, Vermont is hiring a Donor Services Associate to welcome donors, deliver exceptional customer service, and assist with blood collection campaigns onsite with local travel as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong people skills, and a valid driver’s license. Paid training is provided, with a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer service experience and strong people skills.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Position may require minimum height of 60 inches to ensure the ability to safely operate Red Cross vehicles.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while adapting to changing priorities.
• Ability to lift, move and set up blood drive equipment.
• Ability to meet DOT requirements, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and support blood donors throughout the donation journey
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build meaningful donor relationships
• Collect blood and manage blood products following safety and quality standards
• Work as part of a team to create a positive donor experience
• Set up and transport equipment for community blood drives
• Travel to local blood drive locations using a Red Cross or personal vehicle

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $20.40 per hour

Schedule: Variable shift Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday with one additional weekday off

Variable schedule based on donor and community needs. May include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and occasional overnight travel. Schedules are provided 2-3 weeks in advance. Paid Training provided.

Work Arrangement: Onsite with travel in local community.

Location: Burlington, Vermont

Benefits for you

We support our employees both at work and at home with benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Up to 6% Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Holidays & Family Leave
• Health, Wellness & Employee Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance, Disability Coverage & Recognition Awards

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

Why Join Us

Join a team that leads with compassion, collaborates to support community blood drives, earns trust through credible care, and stays committed to helping save lives every day. You will experience:

• Rewarding Work: Continuous learning, growth opportunities, and recognition for your contributions.
• Supportive Community: A welcoming culture built on collaboration, respect, and belonging.
• Meaningful Mission: Purpose-driven work that positively impacts customers, communities, and the people we serve.

What you'll do

• Welcome and support blood donors throughout the donation journey
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build meaningful donor relationships
• Collect blood and manage blood products following safety and quality standards
• Work as part of a team to create a positive donor experience
• Set up and transport equipment for community blood drives
• Travel to local blood drive locations using a Red Cross or personal vehicle

What You Bring

No healthcare experience? No problem. We provide comprehensive paid training to help you build the skills needed to succeed.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Customer service experience and strong people skills
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record. Position may require minimum height of 60 inches to ensure the ability to safely operate Red Cross vehicles.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while adapting to changing priorities.
• Ability to lift, move and set up blood drive equipment.
• Ability to meet DOT requirements, if applicable

Preferred:

• Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA, MA, EMT etc)
• Interest in learning new skills, growing within the organization, and pursuing future leadership or career development opportunities.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.