U Donor Recruitment Representative

Vitalant; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking an Account Manager to drive blood collection goals by building and nurturing relationships with volunteer coordinators and community partners across the territory. You will recruit first-time donors and host lifesaving drives, while coordinating with schools, businesses, and organizations to maximize donor turnout.

This full-time role requires travel within the territory and occasional evenings/weekends for events; located in Chicago area, part of UFCW Local 881 bargaining

Qualifications

• This role requires strong communication, community outreach, and project coordination.
• Experience in sales, fundraising, or nonprofit donor relations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in public speaking at community events to promote blood donation and recruit new drive partners.
• Build relationships with volunteer coordinators at schools, businesses, and faith-based groups.
• Coach coordinators to boost donor turnout and establish strong drive committees.
• Develop recruitment plans to meet territory collection goals.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate scheduling for drives.
• Identify new blood drive opportunities within the territory and support partner engagement.

Job description

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor’s generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

Salary : $47,194.00- $70,724.00

Salary is commensurate with a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location.

Vitalant is seeking a results-driven, customer-focused, and community-minded Account Manager to play a vital role in our mission while significantly impacting lives across your territory.

As an Account Manager, your impact is vital. You will achieve monthly and annual blood collection goals by building lasting relationships with volunteer coordinators and community partners. Through strategic outreach, collaboration, and coaching, you’ll help maintain and grow existing accounts while identifying new opportunities to host lifesaving blood drives—especially with an emphasis on bringing in first-time donors.

What to Expect

This position is part of the UFCW Local 881 bargaining unit in Chicago, IL

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday with occasional evenings and weekends for blood drive events. Travel within your assigned territory is required.

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition programs and employee perks

As an Account Manager, you’ll get to:

• Actively engage in public speaking opportunities and community events to promote blood donation and recruit new volunteer blood drive partners.
• Build strong relationships with volunteer blood drive coordinators at schools, businesses, religious organizations, and other community groups.
• Coach and motivate coordinators to increase donor turnout, especially among first-time donors, and to establish or strengthen blood drive committees.
• Develop and execute recruitment plans to meet individual and territory-based collection goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate projections and optimal appointment scheduling for successful drives.
• Identify and secure new blood drive opportunities in your territory and support national partner engagement when applicable.
• Maintain accurate drive information using established systems and processes.

Location

5505 Pearl StreetRosemont, IL 60018

Job Category

Sales / Community Outreach

Contact Information

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If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you’ll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.