26-27 Catholic Charities Communications Specialist VISTA- NC

AmeriCorps; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage*

Childcare assistance if eligible

Choice of Education Award or End of St

Relocation Allowance

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh seeks an AmeriCorps VISTA to strengthen communications, expand brand awareness, and build regional relationships to support increased donations and services.

As part of the Family Strengthening Program, you will create content for website and social media, develop marketing materials, travel to NC offices interviewing staff and clients, and coordinate public relations efforts from 10/19/2026 to 10/18/2027.

Qualifications

• College graduate required.
• Experience in fundraising or grant writing preferred.
• Strong communications and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Skills

Writing/Editing

Communications

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Computers/Technology

Public Speaking

Community Organization

Education

College graduate

Job description

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*
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Relocation Allowance
• Living Allowance
• Training

For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Car recommended.

Service Areas

• Housing
• Disaster Relief
• Homelessness
• Hunger

Skills

• Writing/Editing
• Communications
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Computers/Technology
• Public Speaking
• Community Organization

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

26-27 Catholic Charities Communications Specialist VISTA- NC

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

NORTH CAROLINA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/28/2026 To 10/18/2027

Contact

Nick Tillman

7200 Stonehenge Dr

Raleigh NC 27613

984-900-3209

[e-mail]

www.CatholicCharitiesRaleigh.org