Volunteer & MRC Program Coordinator

Virginia Department of Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Leave benefits

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) Coordinator in the Three Rivers area. The role focuses on managing volunteers, coordinating community health activities, and supporting emergency preparedness through the MRC Advisory Board and related programs.

Responsibilities include supervising volunteer deployments, maintaining VVHS records, and coordinating training and communications to ensure effective public health responses.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating and managing volunteers and community services.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation/public speaking skills.
• Experience and ability to provide training to others.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse constituency.
• Knowledge and experience in use of computers and computer applications; skilled in Internet, email and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Manages volunteer information in the Virginia Volunteer Health System (VVHS).
• Maintains hard copy files in a locked cabinet according to data protection policy.
• Processes and documents BI results in VVHS and consult with leadership and according with VDH BI policy.
• Deploys appropriate types of qualified volunteers in requested timeframe to daily public health activities and emergencies.
• Manages volunteer requests and approvals.
• Documents deployments and conducts demobilization assessments.
• Identifies and refers volunteers needing post deployment mental or physical healthcare.
• Implements strategies to recognize volunteers for training completion and activity participation.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Training others

Diversity relations

Computers & MS Office

Internet & Email skills

Job description

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) Coordinator in the Three Rivers area. The role focuses on managing volunteers, coordinating community health activities, and supporting emergency preparedness through the MRC Advisory Board and related programs.

Responsibilities include supervising volunteer deployments, maintaining VVHS records, and coordinating training and communications to ensure effective public health responses.