Community Engagement Coordinator

Description

• Mount Olivet Cemetery Association (Mt. Olivet)
• Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary at Mount Olivet, Inc. (the Mortuary)
• Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary at Caldwell-Kirk
• St. Simeon Cemetery Association (St. Simeon)

(collectively, the Entities)

Mt. Olivet Cemetery was consecrated in 1892 and is located on the western side of the Denver Metro area in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It is the largest cemetery in Colorado, containing 392 acres. St. Simeon Cemetery was consecrated in 2004 and is located on the eastern side of the Denver Metro area in Aurora, Colorado. The Mortuary has two locations. The first is located on the grounds of Mt.

Olivet Cemetery and was opened in 1981. The second was the recent acquisition of Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary. These entities serve the Catholic Community of the Denver metro area, including its parishes, missions, apostolates, and other members of the public, regardless of their religious affiliation.

The Mission Advancement Community Engagement Coordinator works closely with the Assistant Director for Mission Advancement and serves as a primary relational bridge between the ministry and local parish staff, clergy, the lay faithful, and the greater community. This role is responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with parish leadership and staff, promoting the organization's mission and services, and coordinating parish-based outreach, education, and events.

In addition, the Mission Advancement Community Engagement Coordinator supports the Mission Advancement team's overall work by assisting with outreach planning, event coordination, scheduling, and follow-up, while helping to increase awareness of the organization’s mission, programs, and pastoral services within the Archdiocese of Denver community.

• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with priests, deacons, staff, and ministry leaders, lay faithful, and the greater community of the Archdiocese of Denver.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between assigned parishes/community groups/ministries and the Mission Advancement team.
• Represent the organization at meetings, events, and ministry gatherings as appropriate.

• Promote awareness of the organization’s mission, services, and pastoral programs to communities.
• Assist various Catholic communities in understanding available resources related to Catholic funeral, cemetery, and bereavement ministry.
• Support educational initiatives that help individuals understand Catholic teaching and practices related to death, burial, and remembrance.

• Coordinate with parish and other groups to schedule, plan, and support events, including presentations, conferences, information sessions, and outreach opportunities.
• Assist with event logistics, communication, registration tracking, and follow-up.
• Work collaboratively with internal team members to ensure events are well-supported and mission aligned.

• Support the overall work of the Mission Advancement team through administrative, logistical, and relational assistance.
• Assist with scheduling, tracking engagement, and documenting outreach activities.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of mission advancement efforts.
• Perform other duties as directed by management in support of the team and ministry.

• Model professionalism, hospitality, compassion, and respect in all interactions with clergy, parish staff, volunteers, parishioners, and greater community.
• Serve as a visible ambassador of the organization’s mission and values.

Support the broader goals of the Mission Advancement team by strengthening parish relationships and fostering trust and collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Ministry, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, Pastoral Studies, or a related field;
  Or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Parish ministry or church-based work
  • Community outreach or relationship-based roles
  • Event planning or coordination
  • Nonprofit, mission-driven, or faith-based environments
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences.
• Experience working…