Volunteer Services Coordinator (H)

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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Volunteer Coordinator – St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison

Overview: Seeking a dynamic and adaptable individual to lead volunteer coordination efforts with a focus on long-term engagement and system-wide impact. Ideal candidates are internal applicants with a strong commitment to growth and leadership within the organization.

Key Qualifications:

• Succession Planning: Will be trained to handle dual roles with potential for upward mobility.
• System Engagement: Preference for internal candidates committed to longevity and system-wide involvement.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel and Volgistics (volunteer scheduling, records, queries, reporting).
• Reporting: Experience preparing annual reports for both system and regional leadership.
• Critical Thinking: Able to make quick decisions and reprioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with frequent change and shifting priorities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Relationship Building: Connect with volunteers across all age groups (14–90+), including individuals with disabilities; facilitate accommodations.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and events.
• Event Coordination: Lead fundraisers, social events, and auxiliary activities.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership abilities with potential for growth into higher-level roles.

Job Summary:

Coordinates the activities of volunteer services

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts recruitment, selection and training of volunteers
• Coordinates the schedules and daily activities of volunteers
• Liaison between leadership and volunteer resources to match needs of department with skills of volunteers
• May also organize volunteer recognition program(s) and assist with fundraising efforts
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

• Two years experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• None

Department:

8691000007 Volunteers

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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