Volunteer Program Coordinator

Nationwide Children's Hospital

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Main Campus, Columbus, OH Until 9/12/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 14, 2026 Last posted July 14, 2026
Job description

Overview:


 

Schedule: M-F (8:30am-5:00pm or 9:00am-5:30pm) - must have flexibility to work evening shift 1-2x per month


 

Job Description Summary:


 

Coordinates resources and volunteer services to contribute to providing an environment that is supportive of families receiving care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH).


 

Job Description:


 

Essential Functions:

  • Facilitates recruiting, interviewing, placing, training, supervising, evaluating and recognizing volunteers. Assure that standards and are being met related to organizational, regulatory and legal standards.
  • Identifies areas for volunteer involvement and collaborates in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs to sustain the mission of NCH through the participation of volunteers. Partner with NCH departments in the development of volunteer roles and their continuing education and support.
  • Creates and maintains key program materials and communications including but not limited to training curriculum and related materials, program information on NCH website, newsletters, announcements, and supportive materials.
  • Manage the collection, tracking, and security of volunteer records within electronic database. Produce reports for internal and external use. Coordinate volunteer schedules and maintain communications with volunteer liaisons and volunteers.
  • Conduct ongoing assessment of the volunteer program seeking areas for improvement, acknowledging successes, and noting areas of growing need. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and projects inside and outside of FVS as needed.
  • Participates in professional networking and continuing education initiatives to advance knowledge and skills for self and others. Collaborates and benchmarks with other volunteer programs to enhance services, processes, programs.


Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree in organizational development, human resources management, social work, public relations, or related field, required.


Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)


Certifications:

(not specified)


Skills:

  • Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and public speaking skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to learn new technology.
  • Experience with volunteer management software, preferred.


Experience:

  • Three years volunteer management experience, required
  • Experience in program planning, management, and education, required.
  • Experience in a volunteer management database, preferred.
  • Experience in a health care setting, preferred.


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting


Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

  • Talking/hearing in person/on phone Frequently (34 - 66%)



 


 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

About this role

Summary

Coordinate volunteer programs, manage records, develop training, and improve volunteer services at hospital.

Job title

Volunteer Program Coordinator

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Main Campus, Columbus, OH; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

interpersonal communicationorganizational skillsMicrosoft Officetechnology learningvolunteer management software

Preferred skills

volunteer management databasehealth care experience

Specializations

volunteer managementprogram planninghealthcare
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Columbus, OH, USA

On-site City