Adoptions PR & Marketing Capacity Builder (VISTA)

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA to strengthen marketing and outreach for the Adoptions Department. This capacity-building role focuses on creating sustainable systems, messaging, and tools to increase inquiries and awareness.

The position is full-time, onsite with possible remote hybrid after 90 days, and includes a bi-weekly living allowance as part of AmeriCorps VISTA service in Kansas City, MO.

Qualifications

• Interest in marketing, communications, public relations, nonprofit administration, or social services.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort with basic digital tools (content drafting, spreadsheets, simple analytics).
• Ability to work independently within a structured work plan.
• Commitment to Catholic Charities’ mission and Catholic Social Teachings.

Responsibilities

• Marketing & Communications Development: Develop adoption-specific marketing materials, messaging guides, and outreach content.
• Public Relations & Outreach Systems: Create outreach toolkits for parishes and referral sources; document workflows for consistency.
• Data Tracking & Marketing Evaluation: Track adoption inquiry data and analyze trends to inform strategies.
• Systems Documentation & Sustainability: Document processes; create templates; support long-term visibility.

Job description

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA to strengthen marketing and outreach for the Adoptions Department. This capacity-building role focuses on creating sustainable systems, messaging, and tools to increase inquiries and awareness.

The position is full-time, onsite with possible remote hybrid after 90 days, and includes a bi-weekly living allowance as part of AmeriCorps VISTA service in Kansas City, MO.