Donor Relations Specialist-Part Time

As an essential operation to the nation's healthcare infrastructure and a science-based organization, Vitalant believes that being vaccinated helps provide protection and care for our employees, our donors, their families, and the broader community. With this in mind, Vitalant requires employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Individuals applying for this position should be prepared to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandates of Vitalant and accordingly, will need to be vaccinated as of first date of employment unless approved exemption exists prior to start.

• This position floats between donation centers in the West Valley (Goodyear, Glendale, Phoenix).
• Part-Time, between 20-28 hours per week; mileage reimbursement offered.

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for customer service to donors for the purpose of increasing donor frequency and maintaining donor retention.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations. Brings compliance issues to the attention of management.
• Assures quality customer service to all customers.
• Retains current donors by rebooking donation appointments.
• Explains and/or enrolls donors in frequent donor programs.
• Assists Donor Services staff with donor flow, monitors wait times, and communicates with donors and/or staff regarding wait times.
• Educates donors on pertinent issues (e.g. the donation process, blood needs, blood components, etc.)
• Converts donors to automated and other new collection technologies to optimize the donation opportunity.
• Assists donors, blood center staff and coordinators in resolving customer service issues.
• Administers customer service and marketing surveys to donors.
• Collects data and prepares reports, as assigned and performs other clerical duties, as needed.
• Presents promotional gift items and recognition; monitors and replenishes promotion inventory, as required.
• Performs all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge/ Education

High school graduate or GED required.

Licenses/ Certifications

None.

Experience

One year experience in related field required.

Skills/Abilities

• Able to work in a team environment.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to analyze customer-related situations and take appropriate action.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Good working knowledge of PC software preferred.

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Vitalant offers the following benefits:

Health insurance Accident insurance
Health savings account Critical illness insurance
Dental insurance Hospital indemnity insurance
Vision insurance Business travel accident insurance
Flexible spending accounts Paid time off
Basic life and AD&D insurance Commuter benefits
Supplemental life and AD&D insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan
Short-term disability insurance Employee assistance program
Long-term disability insurance Education assistance program

EEO including disability and veterans.

All candidates who receive a conditional written offer of employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test in accordance with the Company's established guidelines.