Volunteer & Advisory Council Coordinator

Big Bend Hospice • Panama City, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Volunteer & Advisory Council Coordinator represents Big Bend Health across Bay, Jackson, Washington, Holmes, Calhoun, and Gulf Counties. The role builds community partnerships, recruits and engages volunteers, and develops Advisory Councils to strengthen the organization’s connection to the communities it serves. The coordinator works with community partners, council members, volunteers, and Big Bend Health leaders to identify community needs and develop initiatives with measurable impact.

The position involves recruiting, welcoming, training, supporting, recognizing, and engaging volunteers; coordinating Advisory Council membership, meetings, projects, and communications; and representing Big Bend Health at community events, recruitment events, educational programs, and outreach activities. It also tracks volunteer and council participation, service activity, and community outreach to help leadership assess results and opportunities. The role regularly travels throughout its assigned territory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, social work, human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent related experience in lieu of the education requirement.
• At least three years of experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement, marketing, public relations, administration, healthcare, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, committees, community partners, or similar groups.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Ability to build trust with volunteers, community leaders, patients, families, staff, and organizational partners.
• Ability to confidently represent an organization to community groups and partners.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with businesses, organizations, community leaders, schools, civic groups, and other partners.
• Recruit, welcome, train, support, recognize, and engage volunteers, matching their interests, talents, and availability with suitable opportunities.
• Develop strategies to attract, engage, and retain volunteers, and create opportunities to celebrate and recognize their contributions.
• Help develop and strengthen Advisory Councils by recruiting and orienting members, facilitating meetings, coordinating projects, and maintaining communication.
• Represent Big Bend Health at community events, volunteer recruitment events, educational programs, and outreach activities.
• Help communicate the purpose of hospice and palliative care and the organization’s impact on patients and families.
• Collaborate with community partners, Advisory Council members, volunteers, and organizational leaders to identify community needs and develop initiatives with measurable impact.
• Track volunteer recruitment, engagement, service activity, Advisory Council participation, community outreach, and other key measures.
• Manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate with team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time