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.