Communications Specialist, AmeriCorps VISTA

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; 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 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.