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Careers at LifeSource

Our team members are our greatest asset.

LifeSource is comprised of passionate, committed first responders based in the Upper Midwest who are responsible for saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation.

Since 1989, our mission has never wavered. We strive to hire, cultivate and retain team members who are dedicated to our cause.

Come make an impact with the brightest, most passionate people working in every discipline.

Ready to join the LifeSource team? We’d love to hear from you!

Featured Career Opportunities

Chief Financial Officer Search

LifeSource is seeking a healthcare leader to serve as our next Chief Financial Officer. This is an opportunity to strategically guide the financial operations of a dynamic and growing healthcare organization with an extraordinary mission, a dedicated and collaborative workforce and a strong reputation in the community and beyond. We are partnering with Allison Kupfer Poteet and Sam Roe of the national talent consulting and search firm, NPAG. Compensation range will be provided upon request; visit their candidate portal to review the position description and apply.

Chief Operations Officer Search

LifeSource is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to lead our dedicated and passionate team in organ, eye and tissue donation fulfillment. This executive will provide oversight and guidance of operational systems, processes, and practices for organ, tissue and eye donation services, the donor services center and hospital services. Apply by emailing a resume to Shawna Wager: swager@life-source.org.

 

Who We Are

We are a non-profit organization on the front lines of organ donation and transplantation in the Upper Midwest. We serve more than 7 million people who live in communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and western Wisconsin. 

We partner with 279 hospitals and 300 driver’s license offices in our service area to make possible the gifts of organ, eye and tissue donation and encourage people in our communities to register as a donor. Learn more about who we are.

What We Do

We are the first responders of our field delivering life-saving transplants and life-altering tissue to those in need. To complete our important work, we offer three core services:

  1. Managing all aspects of organ, eye and tissue donation
  2. Supporting donor families
  3. Educating communities and healthcare and medical professionals about their role in the life-saving process of donation
Brandon Williams smiles at camera

I feel attached to the mission of LifeSource; if I can add value by applying my skills to those who are performing these lifesaving actions, there is no higher reward than helping those who help others.

Brandon Williams, Director of Organizational Outcomes

Why Work at LifeSource

Located on the Mississippi River, just minutes from downtown Minneapolis, our headquarters is a place for our team to connect with one another as we fulfill our life-saving mission. It’s a home for donation and transplantation in our community and a place to honor the gifts of donation and transplantation; you’ll always see the Donate Life flag proudly flying in our Healing Garden.

Here are just some of the reasons why team members are drawn to – and stay with – LifeSource:

A Shared Purpose

The members of the LifeSource team are close, brought together by our daily interactions with families making the decision to donate their loved ones’ organs, eyes and tissue. We come to work every day to serve those families and also the recipients of those gifts, who get a second chance at life. It’s challenging work but, as the first responders in our field, we have a unique perspective on our communities and on the world. We see the best in humanity and it brings out the best in us. 

A Strong Culture

Opportunities to strengthen our connections with each other personally and professionally are a priority. We have:

  • Structured onboarding programs to help new team members understand donation and LifeSource;
  • Professional development opportunities for all team members, including on-going education;
  • A variety of committees led by team members focused on improving employee engagement, health and wellbeing, quality of work life, donation research, innovation, and strategy

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We value and respect life and believe that all life is a gift. By extension, diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to ethos and culture. Since our inception in 1989, we have worked with our regions’ diverse communities to break down barriers to donation. We strive to hire and retain people of diverse racial, ethnic, and gender identities. Our commitment to equity is integrated into our mission, vision and values and is supported by our Board of Directors, our Leadership Team and at all levels in our organization. 

Competitive Benefits

LifeSource benefit-eligible team members enjoy the following benefits: 

  • Generous paid time off, extended paid time off and holiday time off
  • Retirement Plan with rich employer match
  • Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance and Additional Short-term Disability Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Parking

Additional elective benefits offered include:

  • Medical and Dental Insurance with generous employer premium cost share
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) including employer contributions
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Additional Employee, Spouse and Child Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Voluntary Additional Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Benefits consisting of Accident Insurance, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Environmental Stewardship

We are not only stewards of the gift of life, but stewards of our environment. Our headquarters are located on the Mississippi River, just minutes from downtown Minneapolis. At this location, we have adopted the following sustainable practices:  

  • Our River Road headquarters implement energy efficiencies that include a solar panel installation;
  • Electric car charging station;
  • Robust recycling and composting programs.

There are a number of reasons to work at LifeSource, but we are guided by one purpose – to save lives.

 

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The Latest on Careers

View all LifeSource Careers updates and stories.

  • March 23, 2023 in About Donation, Registration

    The Legal (and Practical) Reasons to Register as an Organ Donor

    Organ donation is a generous, selfless gift. Choosing to register as an organ donor is a legal decision, like a will or advanced directive.

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  • November 15, 2022 in About Donation, Community, Our Experts, Our Partners

    Talking About Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation with Black Nurses Rock and LifeSource

    Even nurses have questions about eye, organ and tissue donation. So we sat down with a member of Black Nurses Rock – Twin Cities to answer common questions.

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  • August 12, 2021 in Industry & Innovation, Our Experts

    Not Just a Health Plan: LifeSource Offers Non-Traditional Employee Benefits

    LifeSource goes beyond just offering traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, and retirement matching – LifeSource also supports its team through non-traditional perks.

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  • May 19, 2021 in Our Experts

    What is a Critical Care Donation Coordinator?

    LifeSource is dedicated to saving and healing lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. Our team manages all aspects of the donation process. Donation Coordinators are critical to this process, here’s a look at what they do.

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LifeSource by the Numbers

There are a number of incredible things.

  • 33 Years In Business
  • 216 Number of Employees
  • 4 States We Serve
Jessie Fiene

Coming to work every day knowing that I play a part in that is extremely rewarding. I find myself inspired each day through donor stories, my fellow team members, and everyone’s ability to help turn dark times into new beginnings.

Jessie Fiene, Community Partner Liaison
Equal Employment Opportunity

LifeSource is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace with opportunities for all individuals to thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, persons with disabilities, members of marginalized communities, and non-traditional applicants to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal and State Employment Laws: