Conference Engagement & Programs Lead

Jimmy Jazz; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Free meals provided daily

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 1:

Thrift store employee discount

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Mileage reimbursement

Phone reimbursement

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul Louisville is seeking a Conference Affairs Coordinator to design, coordinate, and implement strategic initiatives for parish-based Conferences within the Society.

You will lead volunteer recruitment and development, support Conference growth, and ensure compliance with National Council standards and 501(c)(3) requirements. The role emphasizes data-informed strategy, collaboration, and relationship building to strengthen Conference effectiveness, engage volunteers, and advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Five or more years of nonprofit, ministry, volunteer management, community engagement, or program leadership experience.
• Combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• Valid driver's license and proof of personal automobile insurance are required.
• Successfully pass any required pre-employment background and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison to all Louisville-area Conferences and Conference leadership.
• Collaborate with the Council President to support and develop Conference Presidents, District Council leaders.
• Support the formation of new Conferences and strengthen existing Conferences.
• Cultivate relationships with pastors, parishes, schools, and Catholic organizations.
• Represent St. Vincent de Paul throughout the Catholic community.
• Recruit, engage, recognize, and retain Vincentian volunteers.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate trainings, orientations, retreats, leadership gatherings, and other formation opportunities to strengthen Conference Members’ ability to serve neighbors in need and deepen Vincentian spirituality.
• Coordinate Conference communications and volunteer recognition initiatives.
• Coordinate Vincentian Masses, Feast Day celebrations, and other Council-related events.
• Ensure compliance with National Council reporting requirements, safeguarding standards, and operational policies.
• Manage Conference records, Thrift Store vouchers, and program performance metrics.
• Develop and implement metrics to evaluate Conference effectiveness, volunteer engagement, Vincentian membership growth, training outcomes, and overall program impact.
• Partner with internal departments to strengthen Conference operations and advance the Society's mission.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, leadership initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Relationship building

Communication

Event planning

Project management

Empathetic listening

Pastoral sensitivity

Storytelling & writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

St. Vincent de Paul Louisville is seeking a Conference Affairs Coordinator to design, coordinate, and implement strategic initiatives for parish-based Conferences within the Society.

You will lead volunteer recruitment and development, support Conference growth, and ensure compliance with National Council standards and 501(c)(3) requirements. The role emphasizes data-informed strategy, collaboration, and relationship building to strengthen Conference effectiveness, engage volunteers, and advance