Volunteer Coordinator-Mt Sinai Volunteers Dept- FT D 9a-5p

The Volunteers Coordinator oversees the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling of volunteer workers. This individual ensures the activities of volunteer workers meet the needs of the organization. Under the supervision of department leadership, s/he determines and plans for volunteer recruitment from the community. The Coordinator typically supervises the Volunteer Services department secretary and volunteers.

1. Coordinates student and community volunteer service program meet the needs of the organization.

2. Consults administrators and staff to determine organization needs for various volunteer services and plans for volunteer recruitment.

3. Refers volunteers to appropriate department management.

4. Orients and trains volunteers prior to assignment in specific units.

5. Arranges for on-the-job and other required training and supervision and evaluation of volunteers.

6. Serves as liaison between administration, staff, and volunteers.

7. Reviews job satisfaction, work problems and reassignments of volunteers.

8. Coordinates and conducts orientation program for new volunteers and reviews department and medical centers policies and procedures. Participates in development of policies and procedures applicable to the volunteer process.

9. Generates and maintains monthly statistics on the number of volunteers employed, their allocation and turnover.

10. Prepares and maintains procedural and training manuals.

11. Represents department in various hospital committees, i.e. Blood Donor Recruitment Committee and fills in the Director or Managers absence, if applicable to department and function.

12.Schedules, assigns work to, recruits, interviews, evaluates and provides recommendations regarding the hiring, disciplining or discharging of subordinate secretary and volunteer assistants.

13. Interacts with volunteer supervisors throughout the Medical Center in reference to volunteer job performance.

14. Performs other related duties.

• Bachelors degree preferred. Business training required.
• 2+ years of experience in the volunteer services field or in a related area, preferably in a health care environment.