Donor Recruitment Associate - The American National Red Cross : Job Details

Location: Houston, TX

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: RC75707

Job Description:

As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

Assist with blood drive management activities, cover account manager vacancies, conduct ad hoc support tasks and maintain accurate records to ensure blood drives achieve donation goals. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist account managers to ensure blood drives achieve goals through drive management activities (e.g., on-site recruitment activities at blood drives, giving presentations to sponsoring organizations).
• Provide oversight and record keeping (Hemasphere online recruitment and scheduling system) to ensure blood drives are properly managed.
• Provide routine organizational and operational support to blood drive coordinators to ensure achievement of collection operation and annual goals.
• May schedule education programs for Sponsor contact, recruitment committees, line volunteers and volunteer telerecruiters within assigned groups to comply with all directives and regulatory requirements.
• Cover vacant territories and work with local volunteers and leadership on blood drive management as needed.
• Maintain accurate system records to provide tracking and statistical data on Sponsor group performance.
• Appropriately utilize tools, technology and strategy provided by the organization to enhance customer service, efficiency and productivity.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: 1 year of related experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to support implementation of programs is preferred. Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively are required. Good oral and written communication skills, including training and presentation skills, are strongly preferred. Responsible for providing own transportation for business purposes. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Ability to work on a team.

Travel: Travel throughout assigned territory will be required.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

Sales or Marketing Experience Preferred.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO + Holidays
• 401K with 5% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.