Donor Recruitment Leader: Drive Community Impact

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA with employer match

Retirement plan / 403b

Employee wellness program

Wages prior to pay day

CDL bonus program

Job summary

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Donor Recruitment Manager to lead donor recruitment programs, supervise district staff, and drive blood drive goals to meet community needs.

The role emphasizes on-call availability, high-level customer service, and strategic planning for annual recruitment targets within the district. LifeSouth provides a competitive benefits package and opportunities to impact patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of previous supervisory experience
• Proficient in the use of a computer and software programs
• Must be able 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
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Prior blood banking experience preferred
• Experience in management with a focus on donor recruitment, public relations, marketing, or sales preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee established donation goals within the district
• Directly supervises donor recruitment staff within the district
• Review weekly recruitment goals and projections; and 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 donations 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

Skills

Supervisory experience

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

People leadership

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Blood banking experience preferred

Tools

General computer skills

Software proficiency

Job description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Donor Recruitment Manager to lead donor recruitment programs, supervise district staff, and drive blood drive goals to meet community needs.

The role emphasizes on-call availability, high-level customer service, and strategic planning for annual recruitment targets within the district. LifeSouth provides a competitive benefits package and opportunities to impact patient care.