Coordinator, Community Outreach

Archdiocese of St. Louis • Florissant, MO

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About The Position

The Special Events Manager plays a vital role in advancing our mission by leading the planning and execution of special events that support donor cultivation, stewardship, and community awareness. This position is responsible for coordinating all special fundraising events, community engagement events, and donor cultivation events for Marygrove, including planning and execution of the annual Good Shepherd Golf Tournament. The manager ensures events are executed with excellence and aligned both with the ministry’s mission and the broader mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, effectively engaging donors and supporters. Collaborating closely with the internal teams and external partners, this role contributes to strategic planning for donor engagement initiatives, manages event budgets and vendor relationships, and evaluates event outcomes using data to enhance future effectiveness. Through strategic event management and thoughtful engagement, the Special Events Manager strengthens donor relationships, enhances public awareness, and generates critical support for our programs.

Requirements

• Experience in event planning and management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of special events that support donor cultivation, stewardship, and community awareness.
• Coordinate all special fundraising events, community engagement events, and donor cultivation events for Marygrove.
• Plan and execute the annual Good Shepherd Golf Tournament.
• Ensure events are executed with excellence and aligned with the ministry’s mission and the broader mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners.
• Contribute to strategic planning for donor engagement initiatives.
• Manage event budgets and vendor relationships.
• Evaluate event outcomes using data to enhance future effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees