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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:  OUTREACH ASSOCIATE
 
 
The Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach is the Missionary Society of St. Columban’s national office for social justice advocacy and domestic and international service programs. We seek a creative individual who is able to multitask in a work environment that is community centered, and committed to social justice and inviting people to join us in mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement yearly outreach plan which includes recruiting, vetting and placing prospective volunteers/interns and building relationships with volunteer and Catholic organizations as well as universities, parishes and community organizations
- Develop and implement in collaboration with New Media Coordinator social networking and web-based outreach campaigns
- Co-supervises interns and volunteers with an emphasis on preparing orientations, special events, closing celebrations, and web related projects
- Develop and implement tools and systems for cultivating relationships with program alumni
- Maintain up-to-date paper and electronic files on CCAO program inquiries, participants, and alumni
- Assist with administrative tasks of the daily operations of CCAO.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum B.A.
- Bilingual English-Spanish highly desired
- Prefer 2 years minimum cross-cultural mission or volunteer experience
- Ability to work nights/weekends and travel domestically
- Ability to relate to a diverse population
- Experience using social networking as a tool for awareness raising and outreach
- Skill in computer programs such as Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Movie Maker

Salary commensurate with experience including an excellent Benefits package

HOW TO APPLY:

Send résumé, cover letter, and two references with the subject “Outreach Associate“ to Amy Echeverria at: ccaoprograms@columban.org. No Phone Calls Please.

Deadline: Open until position filled

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

The Missionary Society of St. Columban is an Equal Opportunity Employer.