Volunteer & Community Relations Coordinator (Full-Time)

Care Partners•Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Volunteer & Community Relations Coordinator supports Care Partners Hospice’s mission through volunteer program coordination, community relationship development, and administrative support. The position serves as a friendly, professional, and visible representative of Care Partners Hospice, strengthening connections with volunteers, healthcare partners, patients, families, and the broader community. The ideal candidate is warm, outgoing, organized, dependable, and enjoys connecting with people. They should be comfortable working independently, building relationships, and assisting with a variety of responsibilities in a collaborative hospice environment. The role involves working with volunteers, training them on volunteer requirements, managing volunteers, and reporting their hours and visit documentation, while staying organized and helping support a busy hospice office. The preferred applicant must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen after an offer of employment. New employees must complete tuberculosis screening and provide proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or a signed declination. Starting compensation is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Friendly, outgoing, professional, and approachable demeanor.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate initiative.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to interact professionally and compassionately with healthcare professionals, volunteers, patients, families, and community members.
Valid state driver's license and reliable automobile; willingness to operate a personal car as necessitated by the nature of the job.
Proof of current automobile insurance with minimum state financial responsibility limits.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to bend, stoop, sit or stand, and lift, carry, and manipulate objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
Complete tuberculosis screening and provide proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination as a new employee.
Pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in volunteer coordination, community outreach, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, or office administration.
Familiarity with hospice services and the healthcare community.
Experience working with volunteers or coordinating community activities.
Established relationships within the Portland-area healthcare community.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the volunteer program and train volunteers on volunteer requirements.
Manage volunteers and report their hours and visit documentation.
Develop community relationships and strengthen connections with volunteers, healthcare partners, patients, families, and the broader community.
Provide administrative support and help wherever needed to support a busy hospice office.
Represent Care Partners Hospice in a friendly, professional, and visible manner.