Volunteer Coordinator/ NYREACH

Vacancy Details

Essen Health Care is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to oversee and expand volunteer engagement initiatives.

About the role

The Volunteer Coordinator will recruit, interview, and onboard volunteers for clinical and non-clinical initiatives. They will coordinate volunteer schedules, maintain records, conduct orientations, and train volunteers. The role involves serving as the primary point of contact for volunteers and community partnerships, collaborating with leadership and operations teams, and assisting with various healthcare and community events.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and onboard volunteers for clinical and non-clinical initiatives
• Coordinate volunteer schedules across departments, events, and outreach programs
• Maintain volunteer records, documentation, attendance, and compliance requirements
• Congduct volunteer orientations and ongoing training sessions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers and community partnerships
• Collaborate with leadership, providers, operations teams, and HR to identify volunteer needs
• Assist with organizing health fairs, community events, wellness campaigns, and outreach initiatives
• Track volunteer engagement metrics, participation, and program effectiveness
• Ensure all volunteers follow HIPAA, confidentiality, and organizational policies
• Support NYReach, IMG pathways, mentorship programs, and community engagement initiatives as needed
• Create presentations, flyers, and communications related to volunteer initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Public Health, Social Work, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in volunteer coordination, healthcare administration, recruiting, community outreach, or program coordination preferred
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling systems
• Experience with healthcare or nonprofit environments preferred
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Preferred Skills

• Community engagement and relationship-building
• Event planning and coordination
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Social media/community outreach experience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion for serving underserved communities