Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve patients' urgent need for life-saving healthcare. We love what we do, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join the Versiti family. We foster a diverse environment that affirms each employee's dignity and worth, and we offer a chance to work with a team of compassionate people who provide lifesaving blood to our communities daily. What you can expect in this position: Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor, performs assigned tasks and/or projects related to the area-specific internship. If you have a desire to start your sales and account management career this is your opportunity! Minimal experience is needed and we will help to groom you. We are an organization focused every day on improving peoples' lives in our community and across the world. Under the direction of the Donor Group Recruitment Manager, performs assigned tasks and/or projects related to the Field Sales and Marketing Internship. This internship for the field sales team assists with campus territories and builds community awareness in support of our blood collection needs and inspiring new donors to join our mission. Field Sales and Marketing Interns develop successful strategies to pursue new partnerships and create awareness and education within, but not limited to, Diverse Community and University Groups to source and qualify new accounts while also working in partnership with Account Representatives and existing accounts to execute productive blood drive programs with partnering organizations. Along with fellow intern cohorts, this role provides the opportunity to participate in several projects that have a measurable impact on our business while being coached and mentored by Versiti Professionals in each area. Here at Versiti, we are blood health innovators who enhance lives through discovery, diagnosis, and treatment. We are excited to share this with you through our Field Sales and Marketing Internship.

When you will work?

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week internship, working Monday-Friday. The internship will begin on June 2^nd. Our 10 - week summer internships are designed to provide hands-on, project-based experience in various areas of our business.

Our Mission: 

We are Blood Health Innovators who enhance lives through discovery, diagnosis, and treatment.

Our Vision: 

We will expand the frontiers of patient health through the integration of science, medicine, and service.

Additional Information:

The hiring process will consist of a phone and in-person interview, background checks, and drug test screening. Please apply if you are willing to participate in this process.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• 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 recruits as need 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
• Participate in cross functional CapStone Intern Project with report out to Executive Leadership.
• Maintains effective communication with internal and external stakeholder via email, phone and in person meetings.
• Participate and contribute to department meetings, execute on goals and objectives to deliver outstanding results.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.
• 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

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program in a related field of the internship required

Experience

• Completed a minimum of 2 years in college/university in a related field of study for the internship preferred
• Basic Microsoft Office skills preferred
• A current valid driver's license and good driving record required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills preferred
• Ability to be customer-focused and follow through on requests promptly preferred
• Strong organizational skills preferred
• Ability to quickly and accurately understand instructions and then work independently on assignments preferred
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately preferred
• Demonstrates keen attention to detail preferred

Tools and Technology

• Personal and Network Computer required
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
• Printer, fax, and copy machines required
• Multiple phone lines required