Community Engagement Specialist at Catholic Charities Fort Worth

Be PROUD of what you do:

Core Responsibilities

• Lead KNOW Poverty Hours
• Cultivate KNOW Poverty Hours
• Manage the Ambassador Program
• Participate in Community Engagement Opportunities
• Documenting & Reporting

What will you be doing in your role?

• Lead and deliver high-impact informational tours that inspire and educate, consistently receiving positive feedback and driving increased community engagement.
• Track attendance, engagement levels, and post-event feedback to assess effectiveness and inform future improvements.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective donors, volunteers, and partners through strategic follow-up with KNOW Poverty Hour attendees.
• Personally invite and secure attendance of key individuals to strategic events and learning opportunities, contributing to increased donor and volunteer participation.
• Continuously refine cultivation and engagement strategies in alignment with the Benevon® model, resulting in measurable improvements in donor conversion and retention.
• Represent CCFW at key community events, cultivation opportunities, and networking functions to increase visibility and strengthen relationships.
• Match community members with meaningful opportunities within the agency, aligning their interests and passions with our programs to foster long-term involvement.
• Actively participate in fundraising events and donor engagement activities, including travel, contributing to revenue growth and expanded donor networks.
• Collaborate with team members to meet and exceed individual and collective goals, driving growth in donor and volunteer bases through strategic outreach.
• Approach all community engagement efforts with professionalism and passion, recognizing that successful cultivation is a team-driven effort.
• Build strong internal relationships across departments, deepening understanding of agency programs and fostering collaboration to enhance donor engagement outcomes.
• Provide timely and comprehensive reports that support team goals, inform strategy, and demonstrate progress toward engagement and fundraising objectives.

Are you the next Community Engagement Specialist?

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years’ experience in donor or community engagement OR a combination of relevant education and experience preferred
• Public presentation experience strongly preferred
• Willingness and desire to engage with churches of various faiths
• Willingness to learn and follow proven Benevon® model
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and English communication skills.
• Project management experience a plus
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and liability required at all times; willing to transport others in personal car.

Here's the Good Stuff...   

• Full-time position with a starting hourly rate of $20, based on minimum job requirements. Pay is determined by relevant experience, work history, education and internal equities.
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Short Term Disability/ Accident Insurance/ Hospital Indemnity Insurance/ Critical Illness/ ID Shield
• Health Savings Account- CCFW contributes $110 per month. 
• 100% Company paid Long Term Disability
• 100% Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 16 paid Holidays (including being closed Christmas Eve through New Years Day)
• Tiered PTO Accrual by tenure:
  • Vacation Time- 100 hours in your first year. 
  • Sick Time- 48 hours in your first year. 
• 403(b) with employer match from day one- up to 6%
• 3 weeks paid parental/critical illness leave
• Employee Assistance Program

• CCFW Participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)

• Mentorship Program
• Wellness Program
• Financial Coaching

I'm in...next steps. 
We want to know more about you! Send us your resume and cover letter through the "Join our Team" tab on our website: www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org. Select the job posting and click the "Apply now" button at the top right of the posting. Be sure to complete all fields so we know who to contact!

Due to the volume of responses, only qualified parties will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Catholic Charities Fort Worth is an equal-opportunity employer.