Federal Work Study - Community Promotions Intern (LifeSouth)

Classification Title:

STU AST - FEDERAL COMMUNITY SERVICE

Job Description:

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. This position will report to the Donor Services Manager in Gainesville, FL. The Community Promotions Intern will assist in scheduling and promotion of blood drives, to recruit student blood donors within the community and on campus.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Promotion of upcoming drives and events
• Community outreach to individuals or businesses over the phone or in person
• Cold calls to potential new accounts
• On-site recruitment
• May assist with the production of promotional materials

Shift/schedule assignment will be part-time, primarily between normal business hours (Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm) but could also include some night and/or weekend hours.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge, and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth at 352-224-1600 ext. 41813.

Expected Salary:

$14.00/hour

Minimum Requirements:

This is a Federal Work Study position, no exceptions. Must provide proof of work study in application.

We are looking for someone who can work Summer 2026 with the possibility of working through Fall 2026 (and beyond).

Position requires routine lifting and moving of items up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and public speaking skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with computer programs, such as MS Office (Work, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSTING, APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH EMAIL

To apply, interested applicants should email talent@lifesouth.org

Please provide your UFID in your application

• Students seeking FWS employment should print/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No