Chapter Development Officer

The Role

The Chapter Development Officer plays a vital role in managing and processing the establishment of new chapters in the Houston area, working under the direction of the Central Regional Vice President. This position blends organizational excellence, event coordination, and member engagement. The CDO is both a behind-the-scenes organizer and a front-line ambassador, ensuring chapter development is meaningful, seamless, and aligned with the mission of Legatus.

• Attend training sessions and best‑practice workshops provided by the national office.
• Carry out duties assigned by Central Regional Vice President in relation to chapter development and maintenance of chapters in development.
• Interact with Catholic business executives during the process of introducing them to the organization.
• Invite them to membership and manage the application process.
• Engage in all aspects of the logistics necessary to conduct monthly events of the highest quality thereby assuring an excellent Legatus experience for the members month after month.
• Schedule meetings with key prospects and recruit charter members.
• Hold information nights with two to six couples in the home of bishop, rainmaker or other key charter members.
• Obtain chaplain's assistance.
• Organize and run developing chapter officer meetings.
• Hire and train chapter administrators.

• Knowledge of and loyalty to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• High degree of maturity and professionalism while interacting with archbishops, bishops and Catholic executives at the highest level.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of sales experience.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Must be resourceful and have the ability to adapt to a wide variety of situations.
• Exhibit positive, optimistic, willing attitude to which people are naturally drawn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Customer service oriented.

Because Legatus is a Catholic apostolate, and the Chapter Administrator role requires a deep understanding of and adherence to the Catholic Church and its teachings, the Chapter Administrator must be a practicing Catholic who embraces and lives in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church, including its moral and social doctrines. Employees serve as ambassadors of the Legatus mission and are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Catholic values in both their professional and personal lives.

• Reports to:
  
  Central Regional Vice President
• Location:
  
  Local
• Full-time:
  Local Monthly Travel Required
• Start Date:
  
  Flexible, but soon