26-27 Catholic Charities Communications Specialist VISTA- NC

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Relocation Allowance

Living Allowance

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh seeks a Communications Specialist VISTA-NC to expand the organization's brand and regional communications capacity across central and eastern North Carolina.

The role focuses on content creation for online channels, printed materials, and donor engagement to raise visibility and support growth of programs serving families in need.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing communications and non profit outreach preferred.
• Ability to craft compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture content for the agency's online presence including website, social media, and emails.
• Develop printed marketing materials including brochures, newsletters, and fundraising materials.
• Build on campaigns to support growth of food pantry services and regional fundraising.
• Interview staff and clients to create stories for public relations and donor engagement.
• Promote and attend agency fundraising events and coordinate media coverage and PSA efforts.

Skills

Fund raising

Communications

Community organization

Writing/editing

Public speaking

Tech literacy

Job description

26-27 Catholic Charities Communications Specialist VISTA- NC

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh is a growing agency working to respond to a rise in requests for assistance throughout eastern and central North Carolina. Across the agency, new and innovative programs are being explored to expand and improve the way services are delivered. Increased agency capacity is critical to ensuring success for these future plans. The AmeriCorps VISTA will work towards building agency capacity by expanding our communication structure and developing and/or strengthening regional community relations. The AmeriCorps VISTA will work on projects to increase brand awareness through social media, celebrating the history of the agency, and engagement with regional partner organizations. Increased brand awareness, particularly at the regional level, will create greater localized knowledge of our services with donors, inspiring new and increased donations, allowing us to assist more families in the communities we serve. This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty.

Member Duties : - Capture content for the agency's online presence including: website, social media, and email communications- Develop printed marketing materials including: brochures, newsletters, and fundraising materials- Build on marketing materials developed during the Nourishing Our Neighbors Campaign to support the continued growth of food pantry services- Craft ideas for creative marketing campaigns- Travel to regional offices throughout central and eastern North Carolina to interview staff and clients for stories- Promote and attend agency fundraising and program events- Assist with media coverage, public service announcements, and other public relations engagements- Develop relationships with partner agencies to increase collaborative communications

Program Benefits :Health Coverage*,Training,Childcare assistance if eligible,Relocation Allowance,Living Allowance,Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend.

Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing,Communications,Community Organization,Writing/Editing,Public Speaking,Computers/Technology.

26-27 Catholic Charities Communications Specialist VISTA- NC