Volunteer Coordinator/ NYREACH

Essen Medical Associates•Bronx, NY

10d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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