Volunteer Coordinator (Must be IMG)

Company Overview: Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents. 

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community. 

Position Summary:

Essen Health Care is seeking a highly organized and community-driven Volunteer Coordinator to oversee and expand volunteer engagement initiatives across our healthcare network. This role will focus on recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and supporting volunteers who contribute to patient experience, community outreach programs, wellness initiatives, and healthcare support services throughout the Bronx and surrounding NYC communities. 

The ideal candidate is passionate about community impact, relationship-building, and healthcare operations, with strong communication and coordination skills. 

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  
• Conduct 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  
• Develop strategies to improve volunteer retention and satisfaction  
• 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  
• Experience coordinating multiple schedules and priorities in a fast-paced environment  
• 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  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary  
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding healthcare organization  
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture  
• Opportunity to make a direct impact within underserved NYC communities 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Essen Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.