Coordinator of Communications and Resources

Coordinator of Communications and Resources (Full Time)
Office-Secretariat: Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection

Date Posted: August 19, 2026 12:00 AM EDT

Directly manage communications for the department, working collaboratively with Public Affairs, producing press releases, articles, and use of social media. Primarily responsible for developing and facilitating the sharing of resources related to safe environments and victim assistance, and the development and administration of training programs for use by dioceses. Demonstrates willingness and ability to understand, respect and contribute to the USCCB mission and to fulfill job duties in accordance with its Catholic identity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Manages confidential information and abides by the USCCB policy for mandated reporting of sexual abuse to public authorities.

Communication

Serves as public relations resource for the department and collaborates with Communications, Public Affairs, and Creative Services

Responsible for contributions to the USCCB/CYP and the Catholic Safeguarding Leadership Association (CSLA) webpage, including content and editing, managing webinars

Organizes and designs social media communication

Coordinates and executes all digital brand strategy for CYP/CSLA

Development and publication of CYP/CSLA news and events

Development and distribution of marketing/branding materials

Development and publication of the Annual Report.

Education

Develops resources related to topics of safe environment and victim assistance for use by dioceses, eparchies, and parishes; collaborates with Associate Director for material resources used for April Child Abuse Prevention Month

Collaborates with Associate Director and consultants with the development and management of online eLearning programs and platform

Collaborates with Associate Director with the HRO hybrid training program

Resource Management

Creating cultures of protection and healing through research, curriculum development, marketing, and public speaking engagements

Conducts research, drafts letters, presentations, memos, and documents as needed

Facilitates the Resource Library, collects and inputs data for annual updates of the CYP Priorities and Plans database

Management of CSLA membership

Educational Level
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

Major Field/Specialty
Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Theology, Social Work

Other Specialized Training

Knowledge of Catholic Church structure and hierarchy required

Knowledge and understanding of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the Essential Norms, and awareness of foundational documents and resources such as the John Jay Studies, the Five Principles, and the Tutela Minora

Understanding of the history of the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church

Good organizational and time management skills

Research and writing skills, instructional design, brand marketing, graphic design, curriculum development

Experience with curriculum development and social media management

Experience in public speaking, willingness to learn

High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe Pro, Canva, the internet, database management, etc.

Flexibility, team-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks/assignments, and work independently with minimal supervision, self-initiative

Type and Nature of Professional Experience

3 - 5 years working experience with experience in project management and administration.

Proficiency in written, oral, and digital communications.

Academic/professional experience with research or program/policy analysis.

Must be able to work independently, take initiative and work collaboratively on projects with short deadlines, prioritizing daily work while being aware of future project deadlines.

Excellent time management skills in addition to organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Effective and proficient use of the computer to include advanced knowledge of computer programs such as SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, Excel, and other Microsoft Office Programs.

Preferable experience with LMS (learning management systems), MMS (member management systems), social media management, Google Analytics, Canva, Canvas, and instructional design.

Ability to identify diocesan/eparchial needs and produce related resources, compose correspondence and reports, proofread, and edit documents accurately.

Demonstrates initiative and anticipates administrative and resource needs.

Professionally manages confidential documents and conversations.

Develop positive interpersonal relationships in the workplace.

Follow established policies and procedures.

Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and others to achieve mission goals and objectives.

Experience Required
3-5 years

The salary range for this position is $70,500 to $75,000.

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