Coordinator, Community Engagement-Bilingual (Spanish/English)

at  Catholic Charities And Community Se

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited university and two to four years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.
Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Community Engagement Coordinator is a crucial part of Respect Life Denver and supports daily operations to advance and communicate the ministry’s impact across both the Spanish and English-speaking community. Collaborate with parishes, engage with clients and tell the story of Respect Life Denver within the wider Catholic Charities organization to grow community relationships and drive impact. As a member of the marketing, volunteer and parish engagement team at Catholic Charities, this position will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in fostering understanding about our work, promoting a culture of life and improving relationships across the Archdiocese of Denver within and outside of the Hispanic community.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with special community outreach/projects and participate in staff trainings and programs as required.
• Uphold Catholic Charities’ values and Code of Ethics, treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Utilize creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information and participate in community committees and agencies as a program representative.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, database management systems, and social media platforms.
• Ability to learn new digital platforms such as Canva, Flocknote, and MailChimp.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Catholic Social Teachings and ability to apply them to motivate others to action.
• Understanding of cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population and ability to interact effectively with a diverse client base.

Benefits:In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so there may be a need to work some holidays, which would include holiday pay).
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee’s and 75% of dependents premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits