Parish and Community Outreach Coordinator

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Sacramento is seeking a Parish and Community Outreach Coordinator to engage Catholic parishes, ministries and community partners to promote CFCS cemetery and funeral services.

The role requires presenting to parish audiences, developing announcements, coordinating outreach events and assisting in newsletters and CRM-driven activities. A CA driver license and 3+ years of outreach experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of broad outreach or education experience working with the public and making effective presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ability to produce clear communications.

Responsibilities

• Represent CFCS within the Diocese and meet with Priests, Deacons, Parish staff, parish ministries and their congregations.
• Develop announcements and presentations for specific audiences.
• Establish relationships with parishes and parish ministries to deliver presentations.
• Provide families with information for informed pre-need and at-need arrangements.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct parish outreach events.
• Assist with marketing plan creation and execution.

Skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position: Parish and Community Outreach Coordinator

Location: St. Mary Cemetery and Funeral Center, CFCS

Category: Non-Exempt

Salary: $25.00 Per Hour

Position Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Sunday; Days and Evenings, 40 Hours a Week + Overtime

Supervisor: Director of Parish and Community Outreach or another manager as may be assigned.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Outreach, the Parish and Community Outreach Coordinator (Coordinator) engages all Catholic Parishes, parish ministries, and community partners within the service area of Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS) to promote the cemetery and funeral services provided by CFCS. This is accomplished through broad outreach activities designed to educate families about the Catholic funeral and burial rites and the benefits of Pre-Planning their funeral and cemetery services in the Catholic community.

Essential Functions

• Represent the CFCS within the Diocese and meet with Priests, Deacons, Parish staff, Parish Ministries, and their respective congregation.
• Develop announcements and presentations to address specific audiences.
• Establish relationships with parish and make presentations to their parishioners.
• Establish relationships with parish ministries and makes presentations to their members.
• Provide information to families allowing them to make well informed pre-need and at-need cemetery and/or funeral arrangements.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct Parish outreach events.
• Connect with affiliate groups and organization.
• Assist with customer satisfaction surveys and provide quarterly results.
• Assist in writing, producing, and delivering Quarterly Newsletter to database.
• Continue to grow database.

• Assist in marketing plan creation and execution.
• Create and maintain support materials such as brochures, flyers, and cards.
• Create and assist in the development of a Grief Ministry support/training program & associated materials.
• Assign outreach leads to Family Service Advisors via the designated CRM.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Complete Parish Outreach monthly and quarterly reports and present to management.
• Maintains Outreach Calendar.
• Performs other duties as maybe assigned.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.

Education And Experience Requirements

Associates Degree or higher is preferred.

Minimum three or more (3+) years of broad outreach or education experience working directly with the public and making effective presentations.

A comparable combination of formal education and work experience will be considered.

Certificates Or Licenses Required

Valid State of California Driver's License

Skills / Knowledge

• Practicing Catholic with general knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church.
• Displays proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent phone skills.
• Good organizational skills:
• handle multiple assignments consecutively
• prioritize workload
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a professional temperament and and appearance.
• Ability to work and relate to a variety of personalities and cultures with diplomacy, friendliness, and poise; ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Fluent in Spanish or Tagalog is a plus.

This job requires a background check.

Salary: $25.00 per hour