Job Title: Development & Marketing Assistant Department: Admin

Reports to: Development & Marketing Director

Who We Are:

Catholic Charities is proud of its 90-plus year history of providing vital social services in our Diocese. Today, we maintain a substantial presence in ten communities throughout the twenty-eight counties of central Illinois. Area Offices operate in the communities of Alton, Carlinville, Decatur, Effingham, Granite City, Mattoon, Quincy, and Springfield. In addition, Catholic Charities manages facilities in Alton (Catholic Children's Home) and Beardstown (The St. Anne Residence). The agency has earned national reaccreditation through COA, the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, which certifies that all programs meet best practice social service standards. This certification is the result of a monumental effort by Catholic Charities staff throughout the Diocese working together to modify and improve the delivery of services to our deserving clients.

The agency partners with many volunteers who are dedicated to the success of the local Catholic Charities operations. Advisory boards are excellent examples of such partnerships. The local advisory boards are comprised of special individuals who serve as the agency's vital link to the needs of our communities; they provide invaluable advocacy and support. Over the years, these advisory boards have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to ensure that the mission of Catholic Charities remains viable and responsive.

Our vast array of "Continuum of Care" services include counseling programs, senior services and guardianship, health care, residential care, independent living; special education, emergency shelter care, family preservation services, food and clothing distribution, St. John's Breadline, Meals on Wheels in Decatur, crisis assistance, Med-Assist, Mobile Food Pantry, Catholic Charities Legal Services, The St. Anne Residence and discount resale stores. Catholic Charities seeks to respond to the needs of its communities through these diverse programs. Every year, this objective is realized as literally thousands of children and families are positively impacted by our efforts.

Job Summary:

The Development & Marketing Assistant’s primary responsibilities will include managing our donor database and social media platforms. In addition, they will provide administrative assistance and support to the Development & Marketing Director through various duties and management projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain the donor database
• Manage social media platforms & content management schedule
• Create content in Canva
• Manage monthly numbers report from area offices
• Prepare donor letters & cards
• Assist with the remittance process during special appeals
• Assist in creating content for donor newsletters
• Assist with creation of marketing materials
• Assist with collecting client stories & photos
• Assist in video creation for promotional materials
• Assist in monitoring/managing website content
• Support with event planning for fundraisers
• Proofread outgoing materials or online content for accuracy
• Other duties as assigned by Development & Marketing Director

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience or knowledge of social media platforms
• Excellent data entry with minimal errors
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Work well with minimal supervision in a busy environment with a wide variety of staff

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred
• Maintain professionalism at all times, presenting an energetic and positive attitude
• Knowledge of the Catholic Charities mission and programs
• Experience or an understanding knowledge of the development/fundraising & marketing field is preferred but not required

Related Job Requirements: Minimal evening/weekend work and some travel may be required to other area offices within the Diocese.

Catholic Charities offers a robust benefits package including:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 403(b) & Pension Plan
• Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time
• 14.5 Holidays
• Employee Referral Program

***Although being a member of the Catholic faith is not a requirement to be employed by Catholic Charities, it is expected and required of all employees to respect, support and uphold the mission of Catholic Charities which is “to extend to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus”.