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COMPANY OVERVIEW: Catholic Charities is the social ministry outreach of the Archdiocese of Washington. We believe in strengthening the lives of all in need by giving help that empowers and hope that lasts. Catholic Charities works to create a world in which every person is cherished, regardless of individual limitations, and strengthened in the use of personal gifts in order to reach his or her full potential as a valued member of the community. We are looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington values the safety of our employees, our clients, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.
Inspiring Hope. Building Futures.
JOB SUMMARY: The Outreach Coordinator develops and maintains strong community partnerships that support the outreach programs of the Southern Maryland Food Bank, including the after-school student Snack Sak and Senior Sak programs, Meals and Hope meal distribution, Seeds of Hope garden project, the Giving Hope Food Pantry and other initiatives. The position helps manage and direct volunteers that package, prepare and distribute food to the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent Catholic Charities at interfaith, social service, cultural, and government meetings and events to promote programs of the Southern Maryland Food Bank.
- Facilitate coalition-building between regional pantries, senior centers, educational institutions, schools, government and community organizations.
- Conduct presentations for corporate and public sponsors, and volunteer groups.
- Develop, coordinate, and lead volunteer training that will support the programs provided by the Southern Maryland Food Bank.
- Develop outreach and marketing strategies to expand recognition of the Southern Maryland Food Bank and promote program activities and offerings to private and public entities.
- Manage and direct Pantry Coordinators to ensure that Pantries have the necessary support and resources to maintain and increase community participation. Ensure that pantries are operating within the Southern Maryland Food Bank’s standards and philosophy.
- Provide customer service to current and prospective Southern Maryland Food Bank customers.
- Provide regular reports on outreach strategies and results, including those related to and/or required by specific funding sources.
- Participate in workshops and meetings for staff development.
- Assist with accurate and timely data entry and processing of customer orders and payments in accordance with Agency policies.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
- 3 years of work experience in a human services field.
- 1 year of work experience in outreach.
- 2 years of combined experience in communications and/or marketing.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
- Skill in the use of email marketing, social media and website management.
- Knowledge of mass communications and/or marketing theories and the ability to apply them.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)