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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet
Community Relations Coordinator
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A Community Relations Manager works for a business or organization to develop strategies and programs that represent the business favorably and which create a positive relationship with its community and customers. Manages community relations programs that are in alignment with business strategies. May direct or administer the charitable contributions, grants and volunteer programs.
$88,574 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Description Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet offers 43 paid days off per year , excellent medical benefits, and an employer-sponsored 403b plan that requires no contribution from employee. We prioritize your well-being and financial security. Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? At Catholic Charities Diocese, of Joliet we are mission-driven, focused on positive results for people and believe that people should be treated with dignity and respect. If you feel the same way, we encourage you to join us in making a difference! Discover an extraordinary career opportunity that combines competitive pay with outstanding benefits. Apply now so we can make a lasting impact together! General Responsibilities Develop, strengthen, and maintain relationships with parishes throughout the Diocese of Joliet, including pastors, parish staff, ministry leaders, school leaders, and volunteers. Serve as a primary Development Department contact for parish outreach, mission presentations, volunteer engagement, drives, in-kind support, and other agency-approved parish partnership opportunities. Coordinate parish drives and parish-based support efforts, including Undy Sunday and other approved collection drives, ensuring appropriate communication, tracking, acknowledgment, and follow-up. Coordinate agency volunteer efforts in partnership with program staff, Development, Communications, and agency leadership. Serve as a central point of coordination for volunteer inquiries, volunteer opportunities, follow-up, and tracking. Work with division and program leaders to identify volunteer needs, match individuals and groups with appropriate opportunities, and coordinate volunteer communication, orientation logistics, recognition, and stewardship. Plan and coordinate in-kind donation initiatives and community, parish, school, and corporate drives that respond to identified program needs, ensuring donations are properly documented, acknowledged, processed, and distributed according to Agency standards. Work with program staff to understand current in-kind needs and communicate those needs clearly to external partners, donors, parishes, schools, civic groups, and businesses. Partner with the Assistant Director of Development and other Development colleagues to align community engagement with the overall development plan, identify individuals who may wish to deepen their involvement, and support appropriate follow-up for individual and major gift opportunities. Coordinate and document Agency outreach to elected officials, public leaders, civic organizations, and community partners, including contacts, meetings, site visits, tours, briefings, and follow-up items. Represent Catholic Charities at selected community events, civic meetings, parish gatherings, volunteer fairs, and other external functions that advance parish engagement, volunteer involvement, in-kind support, donor relationships, advocacy awareness, or Agency visibility. Attend and support Agency fundraising, donor engagement, and stewardship events as assigned. Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position.