Recruitment Business Planning Associate - Military Veterans
at American Red Cross
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. Work where your career is a force for good.
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. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
If you are energetic, self-motivated, enjoy working with volunteers and like the fast pace of sales, the American Red Cross has an opportunity for you!
We have an opening on our Donor Recruitment team for a Donor Recruitment Associate!
As an employee at the American Red Cross, you could be on the front lines of making a positive impact on our community. Join our non-profit organization, where your heart and mind go to work!
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:
Assist in ensuring calendars are booked to capacity to achieve goal through booking activities such as: pre-prospecting, vetting leads, supporting the booking of new drives and confirming drives.
Provide assistance in maintaining accurate records in appropriate systems to provide tracking and statistical data on sponsor group performance. Assist in ensuring blood drives and programs are properly booked and confirmed in the system. Maintain a high level of communication with all assigned blood program leaders/sponsors to ensure they are dedicated to their annual blood program and partnership with the American Red Cross.
Provide sufficient organizational and operational support to blood program leader contact to ensure completion of business plans and achievement of collection goals.
Assist in securing and implementing sponsor programs and initiatives with sponsor contact. Ensure productive scheduling to maximize use of resources and meet blood collection goals. Support the blood drive annual calendar build.
Appropriately utilize tools, technology and strategy provided by the organization to enhance customer service, efficiency, and productivity.
Develop a working knowledge for the assigned geography.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelor’s degree required
1 year of related experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, 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.
May be required to travel to sites throughout the Red Cross organization.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
Sales Experience Preferred
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO (Paid Time Off): Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) status and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays.
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
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Madison, WI
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. Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.