Mission and Advocacy Coordinator - Get Hired Fast

We are hiring a hardworking Mission and Advocacy Coordinator to join our awesome team at Catholic Charities West Michigan in Grand Rapids, MI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Mission and Advocacy Coordinator is a terrific opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in communication, critical thinking and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Mission and Advocacy Coordinator at Catholic Charities West Michigan today!

The Mission and Advocacy Coordinator is a part-time, 24 hour per week position that leads the post abortion healing ministry, Project Rachel and works to create the capacity within every Catholic parish to assist pregnant and parenting mothers and their families by accompanying them on their parenting journey.

 

Wage Range: $17.00 - $20.60/Hour

 

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

 

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.

• CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

Project Rachel:

Project Rachel is the Catholic Church’s diocesan-based ministry to those suffering in the aftermath of abortion. The nationwide ministry helps mothers, fathers, family members, friends, and people of faith or no faith who seek compassionate, non-judgmental help. Priests, religious, counselors, and laypeople provide a team response of care that can help to heal those wounded by abortion.

• Leads post-abortive ministry; Project Rachel.


• Maintains referral list of trained clergy and counselors.


• Organizes training opportunities for those wishing to serve as clergy, counselor or lay volunteer.


• Coordinates Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat weekend, twice yearly.


• Creates and updates literature with the assistance of agency marketing coordinator.


• Answers calls and emails to women and men and accompanies them in their healing journey through Project Rachel’s integrated approach with the highest degree of confidentiality.


• Communicates with parishes and community regarding services, retreats, and training events.

Walking with Moms in Need:

Walking with Moms in Need (WWMIN) is an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and creates the capacity within every Catholic parish to assist pregnant and parenting mothers and their families by accompanying them on their parenting journey.

 

• Updates and maintains a database of current prolife parishes and organizations.


• Assists with developing relationships and collaborating with Catholic parishes, organizations, offices, and other state and national pro-life organizations.


• Attends ministry fairs and other community events.


• Collaborates with other diocesan directors /coordinators in the state of Michigan.


• Drives for Agency business.


• Performs other special assignments at supervisor’s request.

• Knowledge of human service and social justice initiatives.
• Candidates must be a practicing Roman Catholic with knowledge of the structure, institutions, teachings and practices of the Catholic Church.
• Conversant in Catholic Social Teaching.
• Possesses efficient public speaking skills.
• Ability to develop and organize training.
• Ability to collaborate and establish partnerships.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Possess strong written and verbal skills.
• Possesses strong relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn technological responsibilities, newsletter, form, survey creation, and more.

Education:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Theology, Pastoral Studies or related field is preferred, but not required.

 

Experience:

A minimum of 1 year working at the parish or diocesan level is preferred.

A minimum of 1 year public speaking experience is preferred.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

none required.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

 

Our Mission

In the spirit of our Catholic tradition, we lead our diverse communities with hope and compassion by offering innovative, collaborative programs. Through our team of highly trained employees, dedicated volunteers and generous community, we deliver the highest quality social services.

 

Our Vision

Following in the footsteps of Christ, we are the leaders in empowering people to achieve their God given potential by providing help and creating hope.

 

Our Values

• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Compliance
• Service to All People
• Sanctity of All Life

 

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.

 

 

Benefits of working as a Mission and Advocacy Coordinator in Grand Rapids, MI:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package