Memorial Blood Centers (MBC.ORG), a division of Innovative Blood Resources (www.innovativebloodresources.org), has been saving and sustaining lives since 1948. We supply blood and blood components, state-of-the-art laboratory services, and biomedical expertise to area healthcare partners, national blood centers, biotechnology companies, research institutions, and international clients. Operating 10 donor centers and conducting hundreds of blood drives each month, we are proud to be an independent nonprofit that supplies over 30 area hospitals and more than a dozen air ambulances with life-saving blood—from our community, for our community. 

Summary:

This position ensures that blood collection goals are met by checking in arriving donors and recruiting donors to our donor centers for future appointments. Acts as a site greeter, building relationships with the donors in the donor site’s geographical area.  Provides excellent customer service to donors and guests.

Location:  Duluth, MN 

Schedule: Monday - Friday with typical hours matching Duluth center hours: Mon & Tues: 11am - 7pm, Wed & Thurs: 9am - 4pm, Fri: 7am - 2pm.  *Donor Site Representative will be scheduled 30 minutes before or after center operating hours depending on the day of the week.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Calling donors – Calls appropriate donors based on inventory needs. Understands minimum requirements for donor recruitment and donor deferral guidelines. Uses assertive communication to secure appointments. Participates in programs to increase donor base, such as cold calling to bring in new donors, lapsed donors, and frequency campaigns. Meets individual and team goals to complete a minimum number of appointments per hour, dials per hour and maintain a high percentage of donors scheduled to show up for their appointment.
2. Appointments –  Scheduling, canceling, and rescheduling donor appointments.  Reminds donors of upcoming appointments and places calls to donors who do not cancel or show up for their scheduled appointments.
3. Data entry – Maintains accurate donor files and fills out appropriate forms.
4. Greeter – Greets donor upon arrival, directs donor to sign in and read required pre-donation materials, and asks donor to setup their next donation appointment.
5. Assists with opening and closing duties.
6. Trainer of new and current staff – Aids in training of new and existing employees. Provides coaching and assists in problem solving for new and current staff.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.93/hr. 

IBR also offers comprehensive benefits (including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, and sick days) to full and part-time employees, as well as the opportunity to participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan with a generous employer contribution.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

License:

Valid Driver's License

Other:

Minimum 1 year experience in telemarketing and/or customer service

Ability to organize and prioritize

Basic computer, typing skills and math skills

Accurate oral and written communication skills

Persuasive sales skills