Company Name: The American Red Cross

Company Website: www.redcrossblood.org and www.redcross.org

Company Information: “The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.”

Position Overview: Assist in planning and implementing effective strategies to recruit, retain and manage sponsor organizations and relationships to achieve established blood collection goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop potential Sponsor leads.
• Educate Sponsor chairpersons and recruitment committees in organizational requirements.
• Provide ongoing support to Sponsors and implement appropriate special donor recruitment programs.
• Provide follow-up accurate record keeping in the system and support sponsor recognition.
• Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum one-year related experience required or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer relationship building experience, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively are required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including training and presentation skills is required.
• A current valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
• Ability to work on a team.

Internship Location: Springfield MO

Hours: 40 hrs/ week

Compensation: $59,000 /year with opportunity for incentives

Application Instructions: More information can be found by searching RC58999 at Redcross.org/jobs

For more information, contact Jennifer Freeze at Jennifer.Freeze@redcross.org