Job Description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for a highly skilled leader with proven management experience and a passion for making a difference in the community.

The Donor Recruitment Manager in Birmingham, AL, is responsible for developing and implementing programs within the district's communities to increase awareness about blood donation and ensure the district achieves its assigned goals.

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
• Employee wellness program
• Access to wages prior to pay day
• CDL bonus program

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

• 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

Minimum 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

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.

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 $62,000.00 - $68,200.00 annually. 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.

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