The Community Outreach Coordinator plays an instrumental role in fostering strong relationships with parishes and communities across the 38 counties served by Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. This position will focus on organizing impactful outreach initiatives, supporting disaster preparedness efforts, and collaborating closely with parish leadership to identify and address community needs. By working in tandem with parishes, the coordinator will help ensure that Catholic Charities' programs and services are aligned with local priorities and effectively meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Possesses a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities, including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. The identity of the agency is clearly Catholic. As such, Catholic Charities adheres to the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with agency leadership to implement strategic plan for outreach that promotes the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities engages the local community in our mission and aligns with pastoral planning for the Diocese of Jefferson City.
- Travel to specified communities within the service area to identify resources and connections, strengthen parish and community partnerships, and determine communities in need.
- Respond to requests for presentations, speakers and programming in parishes, social, and community organizations.
- Collaborate with agency leadership to support, organize, lead, and/or attend onsite and offsite workshops, trainings, service opportunities, and outreach events for schools, parishes, and the community.
- Maintain outreach records that capture outcomes and demographics required for monthly/annual reporting.
- Coordinate with agency leadership and program staff to facilitate material and in-kind donations from businesses, parishes, schools, and other organizations throughout the Diocese.
- Work with agency leadership and program staff to complete and participate in initial and continuous orientation, training, supervision, and assessments, including annual performance evaluations, contributing to a culture of ongoing quality enhancement, growth, and sustainability.
- Cultivate and sustain positive working relationships with agency leadership, peers, and program staff, as well as local, regional, and national organizations, especially as it pertains to strengthening parish and community relationships.
Expectations
- Full-time staff members are required to attend their designated work site from Monday to Friday, typically from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Core working hours may be subject to change based on the specific role and the requirements of the program.
- Participates effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing, and problem-solving.
- Attends and participates in staff trainings, meetings, activities, and programs as required.
- Utilizes common software and digital applications (Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, Teams, time-keeping software, etc.).
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises AmeriCorps members, interns, and volunteers as assigned
Education and/or Experience
A high-school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to Catholic Charities’ mission and services and/or experience in outreach, service coordination, or ministry is preferred. Demonstrated success in building/maintaining community relationships and knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching is preferred. Language proficiency is preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None required. A willingness to obtain instructor certification (CPR, First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, etc.) that supports community capacity-building is preferred. Class E driver’s license (or willingness to obtain license) is preferred.
Other Qualifications
Ability to successfully pass Family Care Safety Registry and criminal background checks and requires completion of the Protecting God’s Children VIRTUS training session.
Licensed to operate a motor vehicle and ability to meet agency auto insurance coverage requirements. Local travel may be required.
Agency Identity and Mission
The work of Catholic Charities serves as an expression of the ministry of evangelization of the Roman Catholic Church by serving the poor and most vulnerable in our society. Although staff are not to proselytize, they are, however, expected to be guided in every way by the teachings of the Catholic faith in their daily work. These include church teachings on abortion, sterilization, abstinence, and the sanctity of the family as well as fidelity to the Catholic ethical religious directive of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In addition, all staff are invited to attend periodic Catholic Masses. As employees of Catholic Charities, it is further expected that staff will adhere to the Diocesan code of conduct. Employees are expected to not only perform duties consistent with the Doctrines of the Catholic faith, but outside of the workplace they are expected to refrain from publishing any communication in any form, electronic or otherwise, that affiliates them with Catholic Charities in a manner that is inconsistent with the doctrine of the Roman Catholic faith.
