The Volunteer Engagement Specialist works closely with the Chief of Strategy ensuring volunteer engagement projects of the Society are successfully implemented and managed.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Carry out processes related to Volunteer Engagement opportunities and projects that coincide with business needs and operations.
Assist Chief of Strategy with ensuring staff are appropriately managing volunteers.
Assist Chief of Strategy with developing best practices to ensure volunteer leaders understand the expectations of their role(s).
Work with various interdepartmental staff and volunteer leaders to identify needs
Build relationships with and provide exceptional customer service and support to volunteer leaders and members
Assist with documentation and requisite record collection requirements for multiple volunteer structures.
Assist with education related projects as requested
Perform other related duties and assignments as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree preferred
1-3 years’ experience in volunteer/association management or related professional setting
Demonstrated ability to create organized, detailed project plans and execute a project from start to finish.
Experience managing volunteers preferred
Ability to think creatively and simultaneously manage multiple projects.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel as needed to SHM events and conferences.
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) is a national non-profit organization, representing over 20,000 hospitalists and the patients they serve. Hospital medicine is the fastest growing medical specialty in modern healthcare, focused on the delivery of comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients. SHM is dedicated to promoting the highest quality care for all hospitalized patients and overall excellence in the practice of hospital medicine through quality improvement initiatives, diverse education offerings, advocacy and research.
SHM’s employees drive strategic growth, program management and customer service across the organization by creating and sustaining innovative, member-centric programs across its key program areas. These including SHM’s live and digital educational offerings, practice management initiatives, advocacy efforts and more. In addition, SHM’s unique Center for Quality Improvement drives improved patient care by spreading evidence-based quality improvement interventions and developing leadership skills and knowledge through key partnerships with national organizations, foundations and industry.
