Strategic Initiatives Speciali

Position: Strategic Initiatives Speciali...

Strategic Initiatives Specialist

Knights of Columbus

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Overview

The Strategic Initiatives Specialist provides day‑to‑day coordination and oversight and serves as the liaison for key partners for many of the Order’s initiatives, including but not limited to the following projects:
Domestic Religious Liberty, International Religious Liberty/Persecuted Christians, Ukraine War Relief, and Combating Human Trafficking. In addition, the person in this role will analyze the Order’s history of charitable giving to the above projects and develop a strategic planning process for creating an annual charitable giving budget, along with targeted grants based on the Order’s priorities set by the Supreme Knight.

This person will also serve as liaison to the Supreme Knight’s Office regarding Disaster Relief Efforts.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships and keep open lines of communication with key partners.
• Aid in compiling and analyzing data to assist in determining forward‑looking strategy on initiatives. Identify potential paths to expand and refine the impact of KofC action in various areas.
• Collaborate with external partners, KofC Compliance, and Charities in appropriate reporting on initiatives.
• Prepare reports for various audiences, Supreme Officers, donors, and members, etc. on the impact of initiatives.
• Establish a process of creating a general budget and annual target amount for the Order’s strategic giving efforts.
• Serve as liaison for the Supreme Knight to aid the Supreme Treasurer and multiple departments in disaster relief efforts.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience in developing strong, trusted partnerships with senior executives and constituent partners.
• A systemic thinker with strategic planning expertise readily sees patterns and connections in a complicated environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related experience or equivalent in education and work experience.
• This position must be held by an active, practicing Catholic who understands and is committed to the Church’s mission.

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $85,400 - $140,900.

Authorization To Work In The United States Is Required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.

KofC Cares

Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.

Employee Benefits

• Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.
• Professional Development:
  Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.
• Health and Wellness:
  • Short‑term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
  • Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
  • One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
  • A variety of health insurance options, including premium‑level family coverage and a pre‑tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
  • Long‑term disability insurance;
  • Dental insurance;
  • Vision insurance;
  • Health club membership reimbursement;
  • Employee Assistance Program

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