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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 is seeking energetic, creative, and highly motivated Sales and Marketing Students to help spark local awareness and engagement in Columbus. This part-time student role will play a key part in building crowds, organizing community excitement, and sourcing local stories with a strong focus on OSU Campus that showcases the lifesaving impact of blood donation. Unlike traditional media relations or corporate news writing, this role is focused on grassroots' publicity — boots-on-the-ground outreach that helps connect our work to neighborhoods, churches, schools, and community groups. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing studies in communications, public relations, sales, marketing, journalism, or a related field who is excited to learn how to build community buzz, promote events, and generate compelling local content. 

 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, conduct live recruitment, host tabling 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