Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator

Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota @ Rochester, MN posted on Wed, Dec 17

Pay:$44,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Job Type:Full-time

Ability to Commute:Winona, MN and various places in service area (Southern MN) – periodically

At Catholic Charities we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual’s skill and potential are valued. Catholic Charities is the social service arm of the Catholic Diocese of Winona-Rochester serving the twenty southernmost counties of Minnesota. For over 75 years, Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota has served the poor and marginalized regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, or faith tradition.

We are seeking somebody who is outgoing, passionate, personable, and ready to be the dedicated Catholic Charities Outreach Coordinator to join our team.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our outreach efforts by engaging with the community, managing volunteers, and facilitating development programs. This position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to promote our mission.

• Familiarize yourself with agency volunteer opportunities, especially the shelters

• Conduct presentations and represent the agency at community events, parish gatherings, service groups, and partner organizations throughout Southern Minnesota
• Support awareness and fundraising campaigns in collaboration with the Development & Outreach Director, including:
• Annual Appeal (Agency-wide)
• Baby Bottle Campaign (Child & Family Services)
• Share the Warmth Campaign (Shelters)
• Christmas Campaign (Agency-wide)
• Other campaigns as needed
• Approach area businesses for sponsorship, donation, or matching opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with parish staff and community leaders to encourage volunteerism and support

• Stay informed about in-kind donation needs across programs
• Field calls and emails regarding in-kind donation inquiries, referring monetary donation inquiries to the Outreach & Development Director
• Distribute donations to designated programs or locations
• Complete and forward donation forms to accounting
• Complete thank-you notes when donor information is provided

• Capture photos and stories at volunteer and outreach events for use in agency communications
• Assist with social media (Facebook, Instagram) and seasonal newsletters by providing content and updates
• Contribute to the internal agency newsletter as assigned

• Enter and verify donation records in donation database
• Scan and organize donations in donation database
• Assist in preparing thank-you acknowledgments for donors
• Coordinate with supervisor on donor engagement and communication follow-ups

• Maintain strict confidentiality of donor and volunteer information
• Represent Catholic Charities with professionalism and integrity in all interactions
• Follow chain of command and seek clarification before initiating new efforts to ensure alignment with agency mission

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Development & Outreach Director

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience may substitute for education
• Experience coordinating volunteers, community outreach, or engagement efforts
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent the agency with integrity
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota
• Flexible, self-motivated, and collaborative approach to team and community work
• Familiarity with and comfort engaging Catholic parishes in Southern Minnesota

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status