Volunteer Coordinator/ NYREACH

Company Overview: Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical
group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most
vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations
offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology
and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care
through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of
500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the
support they need when and where they need it.
We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a
medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join
us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Position Summary:
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.

Key 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 

Qualifications
• 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
Preferred Skills
• 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

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.