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Careers

Do work that saves lives — right here at home.

The Northern California Community Blood Bank is a locally rooted nonprofit. Every role — from phlebotomist to clinical laboratory scientist to driver — directly supports patients in our community. We currently have two Donor Care Specialist openings.

Team members and donors together

Mission-driven

Nonprofit, community-first. Your work directly supports North Coast patients.

Local roots

Based in Eureka — no relocations, no long commutes, no corporate ladder.

Real benefits

Competitive pay, health benefits, retirement, and paid time off for full-time and part-time staff.

Current openings

We're hiring two Donor Care Specialists

Join a value-driven organization committed to stability, balance, and building vibrant relationships in our community. Both roles are full-time, fully benefited, and based in Eureka with travel to mobile drives.

Donor Care Specialist

Full-time · Fully benefited

$18.00–$20.00 / hour, plus premium pay opportunities

Availability Monday–Saturday; schedule flexibility required

Be the friendly face donors remember. You'll register and screen donors, take vital signs, and draw blood at our Eureka donor center and at mobile blood drives across Humboldt and Del Norte counties.

Overview of duties

  • Performs donor registration and screening, taking vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
  • Draws blood from donors.
  • Works in the blood center and on mobile blood drives throughout Humboldt and Del Norte counties.
  • Willingness to drive Bloodmobiles considered a plus.
  • Maintains a professional image and represents the blood bank appropriately.
  • Consistently displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm, fostering friendly, professional relationships with donors and coworkers.
  • Ensures donor and patient safety at all times.

Job requirements

  • Valid California driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Current CPR certification (provided on the job).
  • On-the-job training is provided.
  • Flexibility in work schedule required.
  • Availability Monday–Saturday.

Donor Care Specialist / Bloodmobile Driver

Full-time · Fully benefited

$18.00–$20.00 / hour, plus premium pay opportunities

Availability Monday–Saturday; schedule flexibility required

Drive our mobile unit into the community, then help run the drive once you get there. No two days are the same — you'll meet neighbors from all over the North Coast.

Overview of duties

  • Drives and performs daily maintenance on Bloodmobiles.
  • Performs donor registration and screening, taking vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. A willingness to learn phlebotomy is a plus (training provided on the job).
  • Works on mobile blood drives throughout Humboldt and Del Norte counties; may also work in the blood center.
  • Maintains a professional image and represents the blood bank appropriately.
  • Consistently displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm, fostering friendly, professional relationships with donors and coworkers.
  • Ensures donor and patient safety at all times.

Job requirements

  • Valid California driver's license, passes a DMV driver check, maintains a clean driving record, and meets minimum age/experience standards to be insurable on our auto policy.
  • Current CPR certification (provided on the job).
  • On-the-job training is provided.
  • Flexibility in work schedule required.
  • Availability Monday–Saturday.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous PTO. Read more in our newsroom announcement.

How to apply

Interested in joining us?

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Send your résumé and a short note about the role you're interested in to info@nccbb.org, or drop it off at our donor center at 2524 Harrison Ave, Eureka.

The Northern California Community Blood Bank is an equal-opportunity employer.