Job Description

Are you a motivated leader who enjoys developing teams, supporting operations, and making an impact within the community?

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an experienced and driven individual to join our team as an Assistant Manager - Donor Services in Columbus, GA

This position assists regional leadership with overseeing daily operations, supporting blood collection and donor recruitment efforts, developing staff, and helping achieve operational goals throughout the region.

What You'll Do

• Assist regional leadership with overseeing blood collection and donor recruitment operations
• Support department supervisors with staff management, coaching, and daily operational needs
• Perform and maintain proficiency in phlebotomy
• Monitor recruitment goals, projections, and operational performance metrics
• Help identify operational concerns and implement corrective actions when needed
• Visit fixed sites and mobile collection locations regularly
• Communicate with regional leadership regarding operational performance and staffing concerns
• Partner with corporate departments for operational, technical, and HR support
• Meet with department supervisors to review processes and address operational issues
• Represent LifeSouth professionally within the community and promote the organization’s mission
• Attend required local, management, and corporate meetings
• Remain available for on-call responsibilities as needed
• Maintain reliable transportation

What We're Looking For

• Previous management or supervisory experience required
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with coworkers and the public
• Ability to manage time, priorities, and operational responsibilities effectively
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prepare concise and informative reports
• Knowledge of management principles, budgeting, personnel management, and operational procedures
• Valid driver’s license required and must meet LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements
• Associate’s degree preferred
• Previous blood banking experience preferred
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) strongly preferred

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

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

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.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $55,000 - $60,500 per year. 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.