Coordinator I

Glendale, AZ, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Flexible work schedule

Job Description

Phoenix Children's Hospital is a renowned pediatric healthcare system dedicated to advancing hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children and their families. As the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest with national recognition for outstanding care, innovative research, and advanced medical education, Phoenix Children's is committed to offering comprehensive care across ages, communities, and specialties. The institution invests heavily in ground-breaking research, including emerging treatments, tools, and technologies, while also prioritizing education and training to cultivate the next generation of clinical leaders. With a mission rooted in child and family-centered care, Phoenix Children's values exceptional service delivery, collaboration with partners and communities, innovation in pediatric healthcare, and accountability to make high-quality care accessible and affordable.

The Volunteer Coordinator - Corporate Engagement & Events plays a pivotal role at Phoenix Children's by planning, coordinating, and executing a high volume of corporate volunteer experiences, in-kind drives, and partner activities that align with the hospital's mission. This full-time position is integral to fostering strong corporate engagement by serving as the primary coordinator across the Corporate, Special Events, and Grants teams, managing volunteer scheduling, communication, logistics, execution, tracking, and follow-up. The coordinator ensures seamless, positive experiences for corporate partners, volunteers, and patients alike by overseeing events held at Phoenix Children's campuses, partner locations, and foundation events.

The role requires close collaboration with leadership teams, gift officers, and internal departments to guarantee compliance with hospital policies and patient safety protocols while delivering mission-focused, impactful volunteer opportunities. The Volunteer Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining a strong pipeline of corporate volunteer opportunities to support engagement and stewardship goals, leading on-site event execution, overseeing event logistics, facilitating orientations, and addressing any real-time challenges that arise. By effectively managing these relationships and programs, the coordinator contributes to growing annual revenue for Phoenix Children's Foundation, supporting philanthropic efforts that enable the hospital to continue delivering exceptional pediatric care.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in volunteer coordination or event management
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Availability to work flexible hours including some weekends
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Commitment to uphold hospital policies and patient confidentiality

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, event planning or related field preferred
Experience in volunteer coordination, event planning or corporate engagement
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
Detail-oriented with problem-solving abilities
Passion for nonprofit mission and community engagement

Job Duties

Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate partners participating in volunteer activities
Coordinate and schedule volunteer events aligned with organizational priorities and partner interests
Maintain a strong pipeline of corporate volunteer opportunities to support engagement and stewardship goals
Plan and execute volunteer events at Phoenix Children's campuses and off-site corporate locations
Manage all event logistics including materials, supplies, timelines, and staffing needs
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure compliance with hospital policies and patient safety protocols
Develop detailed run-of-show documents for each engagement
Lead on-the-ground execution of volunteer activities, ensuring a seamless and organized experience
Oversee event setup and breakdown, including transportation and staging of materials
Facilitate volunteer orientations, provide instructions, and ensure activities are completed successfully
Serve as the on-site problem solver to address real-time needs or adjustments
Deliver a high-quality, mission-driven volunteer experience that reflects the values of Phoenix Children's
Communicate the impact of volunteer efforts and connect activities to patient and family outcomes
Build strong relationships with corporate partners to encourage repeat engagement and long-term support
Track volunteer participation, hours, and outcomes using CRM or internal systems
Prepare post-event summaries, including impact metrics and partner feedback
Assist with recognition and stewardship efforts for corporate volunteers
Provide hands-on assistance with fundraising tactics, timely and meaningful donor recognition and communications
Schedule meetings, volunteers and tours, track donations
Keep updated calendar of events, merchandise, supplies, contact information in database, tracking reports for campaign, program and event revenue and expenses
Collaborate with Foundation colleagues to develop and implement prospect cultivation and recognition collateral, promotional materials and proposals to engage and increase interest in philanthropy and sponsorship from individuals and businesses
Assist with tasks related to events and project management
communications
donor engagement and stewardship
Help cultivate relationships with existing and prospective supporters
Perform miscellaneous job related duties as requested