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Archdiocese of Omaha

Engagement and Events Manager

Archdiocese of Omaha, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United States, 53121

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Location Name of Facility : St Patrick Church of Elkhorn Address 18602 W Maple Road Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022

Submitted By Name : Candace Thompson Email : cthompson@stpatselkhorn.org

Description Department:

Communications and Marketing Reports to:

Director of Communications and Marketing

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for developing strategies and opportunities to foster, improve and maintain parishioner participation and engagement. Implement and manage fundraising events and efforts for St. Patrick’s.

Essential Job Functions

Coordinate and manage new parishioner welcome, registration, engagement and follow-up programs

Develop and implement opportunities for parishioner involvement at St. Patrick’s

Educate, invite and inspire parishioners and the community to engage or reengage themselves

Assist Family Faith Formation, Liturgical, Men’s Club, WoSP, and other departments in evangelization efforts, finding volunteers and areas for participation

Follow‑up with leaders to ensure parishioners are contacted who indicate interest in becoming involved in their ministry

Plan and coordinate fundraising and "friendraising" efforts for the parish and school

Assist and be a liaison to club and group fundraising and other social opportunities

Coordinate and manage (with the assistance of the Development & Stewardship Officer) a calendar of all social, fundraising, and "ask" events or opportunities throughout the parish

Work with Development & Stewardship Officer regarding donations, sponsorships, etc. for events

Assess and track parishioner involvement in ministries

Direct acknowledgment and recognition activities for donors and volunteers

Develop and strengthen a system for effective communication between ministries, clubs, committees, etc.

Assist with effective and consistent parish communication strategies to promote faith, outreach, social, and other opportunities

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Practicing Catholic with deep knowledge of the Catholic faith, liturgy, sacraments, and teachings of the Church desired

Self‑starter with the ability to handle multiple, competing priorities, highly adaptable

Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively

Excellent oral and written communication skills, effective listener

Outstanding organizational skills, attentive to details

Sensitive to others, approachable; must have utmost integrity and understanding of confidentiality

Commitment to personal spiritual growth

Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; competence working with technology

Safe Environment Training certification; must be obtained within 30 days of hire

Education and Experience

Undergraduate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Three to five years of related job experience preferred; recruitment and/or event planning experience strongly desirable.

Application Instructions This is a full time position with primarily daytime hours Monday - Friday, but will include some weekend and evening hours Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Please submit a cover letter and resume to cthompson@stpatselkhorn.org

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