Donor Recruitment Representative

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer 2

Retirement plan/403b

CDL bonus program

Wage access before payday

Job summary

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. is seeking a Donor Recruitment Representative. You will recruit blood donors through one-on-one outreach, partner with local businesses and schools to set up drives, and engage communities to raise awareness of our lifesaving mission.

You will educate donors, drive recruitment results, and build lasting relationships to encourage repeat donations. A dynamic, goal‑driven personality with strong communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• CDL holders preferred; additional compensation may apply.
• Two years in sales or marketing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit blood donors within the community, driving donor growth.
• Coordinate blood drives with local businesses, schools, and organizations.
• Engage with the community through events and social media to raise awareness.
• Educate and motivate individuals about the impact of donating blood.
• Achieve recruitment goals and follow up on donor leads to encourage repeat donations.

Skills

Strong communication

Persuasion

People skills

Sales experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description

Be a Hero Every Day – Join Us as a Donor Recruitment Representative!

Are you passionate about making a real impact in your community? Do you have the energy, drive, and people skills to inspire others to help save lives? If so, we want YOU on our team!

About The Role

As a Donor Recruitment Representative, you’ll be the heartbeat of our lifesaving mission, working within the community to ensure a steady and reliable blood supply. Your role will be all about connecting, inspiring, and making a difference—one donor at a time! Help us recruit blood donors to our busses and into or centers by one-on-one interactions. Partner with local businesses, schools, and organizations to set up and coordinate blood drives.

Engage with the community through outreach efforts, events, and social media to raise awareness and recruit donors.

Educate and motivate individuals to donate blood by sharing powerful stories and the impact of their donations.

Achieve recruitment goals to help save lives and support hospitals and patients in need.

Follow through on donor leads and build lasting relationships to encourage repeat donations.

Who We’re Looking For

Motivated and outgoing personality—you love meeting new people!

Strong communication and persuasion skills to inspire action.

Goal-driven mindset and a passion for our lifesaving mission.

Excellent organization and follow-through—you get things done!

Sales, marketing, community outreach, or fundraising experience (a plus, but not required).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements
• Must have consistent and reliable transportation
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Two years of sales or marketing experience preferred
• CDL holders preferred; additional compensation available

Our 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
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day
• CDL bonus program
• Bonus program for collections

Who We Are

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 making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $19.50 - $21.45 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.