Communications Coordinator

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities helps the poor and vulnerable live in greater well-being, safety and dignity. We are most proud of our ability to provide high quality, professional, culturally competent human services for the diverse population living in the ten counties of southeast Wisconsin. We serve people of all faiths, races, cultures, ages and genders. Our advancement team is a vital part of this mission to serve people in need by providing effective communication and relationship building with the community and our donors. We are now in need of a highly motivated, collaborative person who is willing to jump in and learn about our clients and agency, work with staff to create positive stories and messages to promote our programs and services, and keep Catholic Charities in the hearts and minds of those who support our mission.

Our staff ranks Catholic Charities as one of the best places to work as recognized by our Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces awards in 2016 and 2017. 

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

https://www.ccmke.org

Position Details

Communications Coordinator
Job
Full-time
12/8/2017
Southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your experience in non-profit communications, branding, marketing and public relations. You will have the opportunity to employ best practices in the field along with your creative and strategic thinking skills. You will be an integral team member working to advance the mission of Catholic Charities through a variety of media and other avenues of communications.

In partnership with the Director of Advancement, Catholic Charities team members, and agency consultants, you will impact community awareness of and engagement with Catholic Charities. This position will work with staff to promote programs and services, help build brand awareness, create regular communication with internal and external audiences, maintain relevant online presence through our website and social media, represent agency at public events, assist with media relations, assist with fundraising campaigns and administrative duties. As a Catholic Charities team member, you will carry out our mission by serving clients, staff and donors with dignity and respect and steward resources wisely.

  • College degree preferred. 
  • Creative visual design/marketing skills. 
  • Strong group project coordination skills. 
  • Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  • Non-profit experience is desirable. 
  • Two to three years’ experience in communications, branding, marketing or public relations is an asset. 
  • Experience helpful with design software (Adobe Creative Cloud a plus), content management/SEO for websites and social media strategy, Microsoft Office and Word. 
  • Occasional attendance at evening or weekend events is required.

DOE: Salary

We offer a competative Health, Dental, and Vision insurance package. Employer paid term life, short-term and long-term disability.  Our 403(b) plan includes a 2% company match and a 4% annual contribution. 

Our culture is an ideal fit for candidates who are passionate about serving the less fortunate and in need within the community.  We offer a generous PTO struction plus 11 paid holidays, and strive to provide a good work/life balance.  Business casual dress every day with casual fridays.


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