Volunteer Programs Leader – Hospital Engagement

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is seeking a Volunteer Services Coordinator to recruit, manage, recognize, and retain volunteers across hospital departments. You will coordinate opportunities for high school, college, and adult volunteers, driving innovative programs that enhance patient and community care.

You will collaborate with the Volunteer Services team and hospital leadership to ensure quality volunteer placements and ongoing engagement across Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Blank

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Degree in communications, education, health sciences, health care or non-profit management/administration, human resources, human services, marketing or social work preferred.
• Previous volunteer coordination work experience.
• Project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a volunteer.
• Volunteer coordination in a hospital/health care setting strongly preferred.
• Volunteer and/or employee supervisory experience preferred.
• Recruitment, training and development experience preferred.
• Personnel record maintenance and information processing preferred
• Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services (CAVS). preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for volunteer recruitment, application and onboarding process, training and the general management, supervision, and support of volunteers.
• Plans and coordinates volunteer service placements and changes of assignments; establishes schedules and assignments for volunteers.
• Assists, co-leads or supports the planning and coordination of new volunteer opportunities, programs, and projects for Volunteer Services.
• Continuously evaluates for effectiveness and impact-making changes that meets the best outcome and interests.
• Responsible for volunteer coaching, training, skill, and talent development to maximize their potential and engagement
• Develops ongoing relationships with supervisory and managerial staff throughout the hospitals to develop and coordinate volunteer programs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in communications

Job description

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is seeking a Volunteer Services Coordinator to recruit, manage, recognize, and retain volunteers across hospital departments. You will coordinate opportunities for high school, college, and adult volunteers, driving innovative programs that enhance patient and community care.

You will collaborate with the Volunteer Services team and hospital leadership to ensure quality volunteer placements and ongoing engagement across Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Blank