Key Responsibilities 

• Source and develop local content: Visit and connect with Columbus (OSU)-area blood drives to identify donor stories, community partners, and compelling visuals for use in e-newsletters, social media, and local promotional materials. 

• Engage community networks: Contact local organizations (faith groups, civic associations, student clubs, neighborhood networks) through phone calls, email outreach, and in-person visits to encourage participation in upcoming blood drives and events. 

• Support digital publicity: Draft short, engaging copy for social media posts, event spotlights, and community newsletters; contribute story leads for the state PR/communications team. 

• On-the-ground promotion: Assist with distributing flyers, hanging posters, attending community events, and amplifying Versiti’s presence at local drives and outreach activities. 

• Coordinate with the Versiti team: Partner closely with the Ohio PR & Social Media team and the local Donor Marketing team to share content and ensure a consistent brand voice. 

Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

• Actively prospects and networks to continually add new, productive blood drive opportunities. - Shadowing blood drive process with new account build and calendar requirements
• On-site recruitment as needed or required; hosts sign up tables and supports event drives, will include some evening and/or weekend hours
• Create community awareness and development though social media outreach (establish relationships and post drive information)
• Provides education and support for mission awareness - Prepares and conducts presentations to community groups
• Develops and maintains relationships with community organizations and community advocates
• Works with marketing/communications to identify blood drive programs and prepares content needed to support defined strategies
• Meets project timelines, is organized and timely with follow up
• Utilizes Pipeline tracker and keeps up-to-date contact information for key points of contact and interactions had
• Maintains the customer service standards of the department and Versiti
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with customers, donors and colleagues, sharing all necessary information
• Works effectively with team members, contributing to team efforts
• Supports Versiti’s mission, vision, and values as well as department goals and objectives
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Education

• High School Diploma Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program in a related field of the internship or recent graduate looking for entry level experience. required

Experience

• Less than 1 year Sophomore college year preferred preferred
• Less than 1 year Marketing outreach or event leadership preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills desired
• Ability to be customer-focused and follow through on requests in a timely manner preferred
• Strong organizational skills required
• Ability to quickly and accurately understand instructions and then work independently on assignments required
• Demonstrates keen attention to detail preferred
• Self-motivated and open to learning new skills preferred
• Able to work on a flexible working schedule as required required
• Ability to travel between events, campuses, and identified location opportunities required

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required upon hire required

Tools and Technology

• Personal computer (desktop, laptop, tablet) required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) required
• Personal Cell Phone required