Assistant Manager - Donor Services

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers • Columbus, GA

8d • $55,000 - $60,500 • Onsite

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an experienced and driven individual to join their team as an Assistant Manager - Donor Services in Columbus, GA. This position assists regional leadership with overseeing daily operations, supporting blood collection and donor recruitment efforts, developing staff, and helping achieve operational goals throughout the region.

Requirements

• Previous management or supervisory experience required
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with coworkers and the public
• Ability to manage time, priorities, and operational responsibilities effectively
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prepare concise and informative reports
• Knowledge of management principles, budgeting, personnel management, and operational procedures
• Valid driver’s license required and must meet LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred
• Previous blood banking experience preferred
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist regional leadership with overseeing blood collection and donor recruitment operations
• Support department supervisors with staff management, coaching, and daily operational needs
• Perform and maintain proficiency in phlebotomy
• Monitor recruitment goals, projections, and operational performance metrics
• Help identify operational concerns and implement corrective actions when needed
• Visit fixed sites and mobile collection locations regularly
• Communicate with regional leadership regarding operational performance and staffing concerns
• Partner with corporate departments for operational, technical, and HR support
• Meet with department supervisors to review processes and address operational issues
• Represent LifeSouth professionally within the community and promote the organization’s mission
• Attend required local, management, and corporate meetings
• Remain available for on-call responsibilities as needed
• Maintain reliable transportation

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• 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
• Access to wages prior to pay day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree