Coordinator, Community Outreach

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. Job Summary Job Responsibilities Job Requirements Marygrove does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Marygrove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.