Archdiocese of Chicago · 1 month ago
Senior Coordinator, Office of Human Dignity & Solidarity
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$59K/yr - $73K/yr
3+ years expThe Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics across a vast geographic area. The Senior Coordinator will provide direction and coordination for various programs focused on human dignity and solidarity, including managing grants, promoting social justice education, and leading initiatives aligned with Catholic Social Teaching.
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Responsibilities
Administer the CCHD appeal (annual collection), optimizing accountability and efficiency through transparency and expediting remittances
Manage CCHD local grant allocations and advise on national grant allocations including: Vetting of applicants through application review and site visits; Preparation of funding recommendations and approval materials for Cardinal Cupich; Assembling, training, and managing a local volunteer committee
Design, coordinate, and build relationships to promote CCHD social justice education and action programs
Supervise, onboard, and mentor USCCB-funded intern annually (in addition to other interns, practicum students, pro-bono consultants and/or ministry volunteers)
Serve as liaison between Archdiocese of Chicago and national CCHD office including providing periodic reports, attending national/regional meetings, and making recommendations concerning methods of improving and/or facilitating the work of CCHD on the diocesan level
Administer the CRS Rice Bowl appeal annually, optimizing accountability and efficiency through transparency and expediting remittances
Manage CRS local grant allocations including: Vetting of applicants through application review and site visits; Preparation of funding recommendations and approval materials for Cardinal Cupich; Assembling, training and managing a local volunteer committee
Participate in outreach efforts to constituency by promoting specific emergency appeals
Design, coordinate, and build relationships to promote CRS social justice education and action programs
Lead the Care for Our Common Home Ministry in alignment with Catholic Social Teaching and the Laudato Si’ encyclical
Act as the guiding authority for the archdiocesan Care For Our Common Home Committee, including, their work to: Support parishes, schools, and other archdiocesan organizations who are implementing Laudato Si. Develop and facilitate educational programs, workshops, and resources for interested stakeholders; Maintain the archdiocesan Laudato Si Action Platform implementation tracking and reporting; Evaluate ministry effectiveness and report outcomes to archdiocesan leadership
In collaboration with the office director, the senior coordinator will support other ministry teams as needed, depending on the season and ministry priorities
Qualification
Required
B.A. in theology or social science
1-3 years' experience of general office procedures, 3-5 years of social ministry, social work, non-profit, education, or related experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to give presentations to small groups, i.e., social justice committees, parish councils, students, etc
Experience communication and collaborating with diverse audiences (parishes, schools, internal departments) preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Understanding of systemic change, community organizing strategies, and economic development initiatives
Passion for Catholic Social Teaching
Preferred
Ability to give presentations to small groups, i.e., social justice committees, parish councils, students, etc
Experience managing grants, budgets, and appeals
Experience leading volunteers, interns, and forming educational materials or campaigns
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, especially in multicultural diocesan settings
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefit programs
Company
Archdiocese of Chicago
Archdiocese of Chicago manages parishes, schools, ministries, and administrative functions for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deacon Don Grossnickle
Various Ministries, Not-For Profit Director, Board Member-Founder
Mark Goebel
Assistant Director, Development and Partnerships - Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity
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