Workforce Development & Volunteer Service Coordinator
Location: Backus Hospital (10309). Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Occasional but infrequent evening and weekends.
About the role
The Workforce Development and Volunteer Services Coordinator coordinates and administers volunteer services and workforce development programs, including volunteer recruitment, onboarding, engagement, compliance tracking, student placements, internships, career exploration initiatives, and community partnerships. Serving as a liaison among volunteers, students, educational institutions, community organizations, and healthcare leaders, this role supports workforce pipeline development, enhances the patient and family experience, and expands access to meaningful educational, volunteer, and career opportunities throughout the communities served by the organization. Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth, providing a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and administer volunteer services and workforce development programs
- Manage volunteer recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and compliance tracking
- Oversee student placements, internships, and career exploration initiatives
- Develop and maintain community partnerships
- Serve as liaison among volunteers, students, educational institutions, community organizations, and healthcare leaders
- Support workforce pipeline development
- Enhance patient and family experience
- Expand access to educational, volunteer, and career opportunities
Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s Degree in Health Services, Human Services, or similar field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience: 3 years in a business office or other facility with strong customer service capacity
Skills
- Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions
- Effectively communicate information
- Basic computer skills (opening/reading email, basic internet use)
- Basic computer knowledge to enter/retrieve data
- Accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills
- Ability to prioritize daily work assignments