Catholic Charities of Louisville, Inc.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Catholic Charities of Louisville, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
Overview
Catholic Charities of Louisville (CCL) is the social‑service arm of the Archdiocese of Louisville (ADOL). We provide help and create hope for the poor and vulnerable through a wide range of programs, assisting clients of all races, backgrounds and beliefs. Our service area includes 24 counties throughout Central Kentucky.
Job Skills / Requirements The Community Engagement Coordinator is a key member of the Advancement Department, whose goal is to advance the mission of CCL through in‑kind and monetary donations, education, grants and volunteerism. This position is responsible for maximizing the participation levels of the Catholic community (CC) including parishes, schools, organizations and groups (e.g., Knights of Columbus) as well as corporate groups. Key constituents include parish and school administration, parishioners, students (at every age level), parents and organization leaders and members.
Essential Duties And Tasks
Engage Catholic Community in CCL programs
Serve as a conduit between CC leaders throughout the ADOL and CCL to share needs and opportunities for collaboration, education, and engagement.
Track information and run reports of CC visits into the community engagement database.
Create relationships and maintain regular communication with:
CCL programs about their most current needs that CC can support.
CC through regular visits, presentations, showcases, networking events, bulletin blurbs, newsletters, etc.
CCL Youth Board as the facilitator.
Archdiocesan offices of Schools, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Faith Formation, and Family Ministries for opportunities to collaborate.
Serve as local point of contact for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) and distribute grant funds
Solicit In‑Kind and Monetary Donations
Engage CC to donate items throughout the year for programs as well as Christmas and Back to School events.
Garner CC financial support for programs and sponsorships for annual fundraiser
Lead Community Presentations
Facilitate and lead presentations on a variety of CCL programs and topics.
Audiences include grade school through senior groups; schools, parishes, clubs, staff, corporations, etc.
Schedule events and presenters as needed.
Support Development Team
May include tasks such as event support, social media, and corporate relationships.
All other duties assigned.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree required. Education, theology, or marketing/communications preferred.
Experience working in Catholic school or parish context is strongly preferred.
Practicing Catholic comfortable with the social teaching of the Catholic Church.
Experience with Microsoft Office products and CRM systems.
This position requires a spirit of Welcome: it will be the first, and in some cases, only point of contact with Catholic Charities for members of the Catholic community who are interested in contributing and/or serving in social ministry with the agency.
A working knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching is required.
Occasional evening/ weekend work is required, as is very occasional travel throughout the 24 counties of the Archdiocese.
Requires constant movement and should be able to lift 25 lbs.
Must be able to lead, work with and manage various groups and personalities (students, volunteers, staff, etc.) including people of varied ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with colleagues, parishes, clergy, and other community personnel.
Must be comfortable speaking to groups, meeting new people, leading groups, giving instruction, providing presentations, and cultivating community contacts.
Must be able to multi‑task, respond appropriately to deadlines, plan ahead, have great attention to detail, and be able to produce quality results.
Must demonstrate self‑confidence, initiative, flexibility, and a high degree of professionalism.
Must work well with limited supervision and be able to solve problems independently and quickly. Must be a self‑starter and able to build programs from scratch with little guidance.
Must be willing to jump in and assist volunteers as needed.
Must be able to work under pressure and.
Education Requirements (All) BA or BS
Additional Information / Benefits Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan
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Job Skills / Requirements The Community Engagement Coordinator is a key member of the Advancement Department, whose goal is to advance the mission of CCL through in‑kind and monetary donations, education, grants and volunteerism. This position is responsible for maximizing the participation levels of the Catholic community (CC) including parishes, schools, organizations and groups (e.g., Knights of Columbus) as well as corporate groups. Key constituents include parish and school administration, parishioners, students (at every age level), parents and organization leaders and members.
Essential Duties And Tasks
Engage Catholic Community in CCL programs
Serve as a conduit between CC leaders throughout the ADOL and CCL to share needs and opportunities for collaboration, education, and engagement.
Track information and run reports of CC visits into the community engagement database.
Create relationships and maintain regular communication with:
CCL programs about their most current needs that CC can support.
CC through regular visits, presentations, showcases, networking events, bulletin blurbs, newsletters, etc.
CCL Youth Board as the facilitator.
Archdiocesan offices of Schools, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Faith Formation, and Family Ministries for opportunities to collaborate.
Serve as local point of contact for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) and distribute grant funds
Solicit In‑Kind and Monetary Donations
Engage CC to donate items throughout the year for programs as well as Christmas and Back to School events.
Garner CC financial support for programs and sponsorships for annual fundraiser
Lead Community Presentations
Facilitate and lead presentations on a variety of CCL programs and topics.
Audiences include grade school through senior groups; schools, parishes, clubs, staff, corporations, etc.
Schedule events and presenters as needed.
Support Development Team
May include tasks such as event support, social media, and corporate relationships.
All other duties assigned.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree required. Education, theology, or marketing/communications preferred.
Experience working in Catholic school or parish context is strongly preferred.
Practicing Catholic comfortable with the social teaching of the Catholic Church.
Experience with Microsoft Office products and CRM systems.
This position requires a spirit of Welcome: it will be the first, and in some cases, only point of contact with Catholic Charities for members of the Catholic community who are interested in contributing and/or serving in social ministry with the agency.
A working knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching is required.
Occasional evening/ weekend work is required, as is very occasional travel throughout the 24 counties of the Archdiocese.
Requires constant movement and should be able to lift 25 lbs.
Must be able to lead, work with and manage various groups and personalities (students, volunteers, staff, etc.) including people of varied ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with colleagues, parishes, clergy, and other community personnel.
Must be comfortable speaking to groups, meeting new people, leading groups, giving instruction, providing presentations, and cultivating community contacts.
Must be able to multi‑task, respond appropriately to deadlines, plan ahead, have great attention to detail, and be able to produce quality results.
Must demonstrate self‑confidence, initiative, flexibility, and a high degree of professionalism.
Must work well with limited supervision and be able to solve problems independently and quickly. Must be a self‑starter and able to build programs from scratch with little guidance.
Must be willing to jump in and assist volunteers as needed.
Must be able to work under pressure and.
Education Requirements (All) BA or BS
Additional Information / Benefits Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan
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