District Community Development Coordinator

Job Type
Full-time
Description
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a District Community Development Coordinator in Brooksville, FL. This position is responsible for developing and implementing programs within the district's communities to increase awareness about blood donation.
Our Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan with opportunity to earn up to 200 hours per year
- Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
- Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
- 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
- Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards
- Access to wages prior to pay day
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Represent LifeSouth at local chambers of commerce meetings, advisory council meetings, etc. and make presentations when required
- Provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers
- Initiate, develop and maintain good working relationships with the media and the spokespeople of companies within the district
- Conduct media interviews and coordinate all media remotes
- Coordinate with other local community organizations to promote events
- Search, evaluate and recommend participation in events, health fairs and other opportunities for each branch within the district
- Greet, motivate and educate potential donors and the community about blood donations and daily blood needs
- Implement and oversee Corporate Recruitment Plans throughout District
- Assist with planning of all recognition events, including chairperson and media appreciation luncheons for the district
- Recruit and coordinate volunteers within the district at the direction of the District Director
- Perform all duties as described in the Donor Recruiter job description
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Two years of public relations, sales or marketing experience
- Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements
- Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
- Must have consistent and reliable transportation
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills
- Positive and outgoing attitude
- Innovative problem solving ability
- Ability to follow moderately complex oral and written instructions
- Proficient in a variety of computer software applications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Who We Are
LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 125 hospitals in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. 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 30 donor centers, 50 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 $20.50 - $22.55 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).
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.