Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) Coordinator

Title: Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) Coordinator

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $56,466 - $62,492

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: BLUE RIDGE HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Grant and funded through June 30th, 2026. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is one of 35 health districts under the Virginia Department of Health. We have five health departments and one community-based clinic providing public health services to over 250,000 people in Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson, VA.

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a force of dedicated volunteers who stand ready to support their communities in the event of a public health emergency. The MRC has medical and non-medical community members who volunteer their skills, expertise and time to support ongoing public health initiatives and health emergencies throughout the district.

The Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R) coordinates emergency planning, training, exercises, and outreach. With our team of staff and volunteers, government and non-governmental partners, and residents of our district, we work together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.

This position provides comprehensive program oversight and coordination of volunteer services to support operational and community response initiatives. The role recruits and engages volunteers by collaborating with work unit staff, community partners, and external organizations to identify service needs and align volunteers with appropriate roles during planned events and ongoing program activities. In coordination with program and district leadership, the position determines volunteer utilization strategies to ensure effective service delivery and optimal resource deployment. The incumbent oversees volunteer onboarding, training, scheduling, performance monitoring, and overall engagement to ensure compliance with program standards and operational objectives. The position serves as a liaison between operations, administration, staff, and volunteers to facilitate communication, maximize efficiency, and ensure alignment with program goals. Responsibilities also include preparing reports, maintaining documentation, and performing general administrative functions.

In addition, the role supports the agency in a staff capacity by addressing intermediate-term program issues with agency-wide impact. Core responsibilities include program development, planning, monitoring, evaluation, grants management, and analysis of service delivery outcomes. The position may manage and monitor grant applications, funding allocations, and deliverables to ensure adequate financial and operational support for program commitments. The incumbent conducts research, evaluates changes in rules, regulations, and legislative proposals for impact on service delivery, and recommends policy or procedural updates to enhance effectiveness and compliance. The role requires knowledge of program management principles, analytical methods, service integration, and regulatory impact assessment. Responsibilities are carried out independently within an established work plan developed or approved by the supervisor.

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;
• Knowledge of and experience in planning and policy development and implementation, program evaluation and coalition building
• Experience developing and exercising emergency response plans
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