Job Duties
The Norfolk Health Department is seeking an MRC Coordinator who can provide program oversight by contacting volunteers, work unit staff, other agencies and organizations to recruit volunteers and inform work unit staff of services needed. In coordination with program and district leadership and community partners, determines appropriate service role and need for volunteers in planned events. Supervises the training, performance, scheduling and utilization of volunteers. Serves as a liaison between operations, administration and other staff and volunteers to assure optimum use of resources. Prepares reports and performs some general administrative tasks. May manage and monitor grants applications and disbursements/deliverables to assure sufficient funds and services are available to support program commitments. Represents the MRC at local and regional planning and coalition meetings.
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the (PHEP). The availability of funding is scheduled for review June 30th annually, and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Minimum 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.
Additional Considerations
• Experience at any level of government or private sector in emergency preparedness, volunteer recruitment and management strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in public health, outreach, health education, or related field preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Ciara Everett
Phone: 757-683-2800
Email: ov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.