Coordinator, Volunteer Services

About the role

MU Health Care is seeking a Coordinator of Volunteer Services to join their team. This position requires a passionate individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with potential and established volunteers, manage schedules, and create and execute orientation.
• Manage the vetting process for applicants, complete volunteer onboarding, track compliance with staff health requirements, background checks, training, and other prerequisites for assignment.
• Create and execute ongoing training sessions as needed.
• Interact with volunteers and colleagues respectfully, professionally, encouragingly, and collaboratively, maintaining a welcoming and professional environment.
• Aid volunteers with their day-to-day duties and make necessary adjustments to support the organization's needs.
• Collaborate with management and department stakeholders to plan and implement training programs needed to develop and maintain the knowledge and skillset for effective support in various specialty areas.
• Stay updated on regulations affecting volunteers and ensure continuous organizational compliance.
• Maintain volunteer files for surveyors upon request.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and completing volunteer recognition events.
• Maintain accurate inventory of office supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Act as a liaison to the MU Auxiliary and assist with managing programs within Volunteer Services' scope, such as WAGS, VolunTeens, and Ronald McDonald Room.
• Perform department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, education, communications, public health, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.
• One (1) year of experience in volunteer board development, strategic planning, and coordination of special events planning, outreach education, or alumni/volunteer relations.

Qualifications

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.