Specialist I, Church Engagement

Catholic Relief Services | CRS•Baltimore, MD

14h

About The Position

The Specialist, Church Engagement, will support the development of training and engagement resources to advance CRS’ mission through fundraising initiatives, community giving programs, media coverage and strategic advocacy with US church partners and volunteers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in social justice, social work/advocacy, non-profit management, business, pastoral ministry, social sciences, community organizing or related fields.
Minimum five years of relevant work experience.
Professional experience working within Catholic Church structures and culture and with multiple different church audiences.
Experience with fundraising or related initiatives.
Flexibility with work hours as needed.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated bicultural competencies and Spanish-language fluency.
Experience with adult education, training, presenting and public speaking.

Responsibilities

Create educational and training resources to mobilize parish-based volunteers in fundraising, awareness raising and advocacy.
Support the development and implementation of engagement resources and activities for high school and university students to integrate CRS resources and calls to action into school/campus activities.
Support ongoing engagement of parish and school-based volunteers as needed.
Implement and maintain tracking tools for volunteer engagement and prepare routine analyses.
Support increased amplification of CRS content on church communications channels through research, mapping and sharing of resources.
Use existing data management systems to capture and report on activities.