Northsidecatholic
Senior Coordinator, Office of Human Dignity & Solidarity
Northsidecatholic, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Coordinator, Office of Human Dignity & Solidarity
Job Category : Evangelization & Theology
Requisition Number : HDSSE002857
Posted : August 20, 2025
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
CHICAGO, IL 60653, USA
Description The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.
Provide direction, supervision, planning, and coordination of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and Care For Our Common Home programs in the Archdiocese of Chicago, as well as general initiatives of the Office of Human Dignity & Solidarity.
Responsibilities CCHD:
Administer the CCHD appeal (annual collection), optimizing accountability and efficiency through transparency and expediting remittances.
Includes promotion and communications to raise awareness.
Manage CCHD local grant allocations and advise on national grant allocations including:
Vetting of applicants through application review and site visits
Preparation of funding recommendations and approval materials for Cardinal Cupich
Assembling, training, and managing a local volunteer committee
Design, coordinate, and build relationships to promote CCHD social justice education and action programs
Supervise, onboard, and mentor USCCB-funded intern annually (in addition to other interns, practicum students, pro-bono consultants and/or ministry volunteers).
Serve as liaison between Archdiocese of Chicago and national CCHD office including providing periodic reports, attending national/regional meetings, and making recommendations concerning methods of improving and/or facilitating the work of CCHD on the diocesan level.
Responsibilities CRS:
Administer the CRS Rice Bowl appeal annually, optimizing accountability and efficiency through transparency and expediting remittances.
Includes promotion and communications to raise awareness both within parishes as well as Catholic schools
Manage CRS local grant allocations including:
Vetting of applicants through application review and site visits
Preparation of funding recommendations and approval materials for Cardinal Cupich
Assembling, training and managing a local volunteer committee
Participate in outreach efforts to constituency by promoting specific emergency appeals.
Design, coordinate, and build relationships to promote CRS social justice education and action programs
Responsibilities Care For Our Common Home:
Lead the Care for Our Common Home Ministry in alignment with Catholic Social Teaching and the Laudato Si’ encyclical.
Act as the guiding authority for the archdiocesan Care For Our Common Home Committee, including, their work to:
Support parishes, schools, and other archdiocesan organizations who are implementing Laudato Si. Develop and facilitate educational programs, workshops, and resources for interested stakeholders
Maintain the archdiocesan Laudato Si Action Platform implementation tracking and reporting
Evaluate ministry effectiveness and report outcomes to archdiocesan leadership.
Human Dignity and Solidarity Office
In collaboration with the office director, the senior coordinator will support other ministry teams as needed, depending on the season and ministry priorities.
Requirements:
B.A. in theology or social science.
1-3 years’ experience of general office procedures, 3-5 years of social ministry, social work, non-profit, education, or related experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to give presentations to small groups, i.e., social justice committees, parish councils, students, etc.
Experience communication and collaborating with diverse audiences (parishes, schools, internal departments) preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Understanding of systemic change, community organizing strategies, and economic development initiatives.
Passion for Catholic Social Teaching.
Preferred:
Ability to give presentations to small groups, i.e., social justice committees, parish councils, students, etc.
Experience managing grants, budgets, and appeals
Experience leading volunteers, interns, and forming educational materials or campaigns.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, especially in multicultural diocesan settings.
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here .
This position has an annualized salary range of $58,662.92 - $73,328.73. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : HDSSE002857
Posted : August 20, 2025
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
CHICAGO, IL 60653, USA
Description The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.
Provide direction, supervision, planning, and coordination of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and Care For Our Common Home programs in the Archdiocese of Chicago, as well as general initiatives of the Office of Human Dignity & Solidarity.
Responsibilities CCHD:
Administer the CCHD appeal (annual collection), optimizing accountability and efficiency through transparency and expediting remittances.
Includes promotion and communications to raise awareness.
Manage CCHD local grant allocations and advise on national grant allocations including:
Vetting of applicants through application review and site visits
Preparation of funding recommendations and approval materials for Cardinal Cupich
Assembling, training, and managing a local volunteer committee
Design, coordinate, and build relationships to promote CCHD social justice education and action programs
Supervise, onboard, and mentor USCCB-funded intern annually (in addition to other interns, practicum students, pro-bono consultants and/or ministry volunteers).
Serve as liaison between Archdiocese of Chicago and national CCHD office including providing periodic reports, attending national/regional meetings, and making recommendations concerning methods of improving and/or facilitating the work of CCHD on the diocesan level.
Responsibilities CRS:
Administer the CRS Rice Bowl appeal annually, optimizing accountability and efficiency through transparency and expediting remittances.
Includes promotion and communications to raise awareness both within parishes as well as Catholic schools
Manage CRS local grant allocations including:
Vetting of applicants through application review and site visits
Preparation of funding recommendations and approval materials for Cardinal Cupich
Assembling, training and managing a local volunteer committee
Participate in outreach efforts to constituency by promoting specific emergency appeals.
Design, coordinate, and build relationships to promote CRS social justice education and action programs
Responsibilities Care For Our Common Home:
Lead the Care for Our Common Home Ministry in alignment with Catholic Social Teaching and the Laudato Si’ encyclical.
Act as the guiding authority for the archdiocesan Care For Our Common Home Committee, including, their work to:
Support parishes, schools, and other archdiocesan organizations who are implementing Laudato Si. Develop and facilitate educational programs, workshops, and resources for interested stakeholders
Maintain the archdiocesan Laudato Si Action Platform implementation tracking and reporting
Evaluate ministry effectiveness and report outcomes to archdiocesan leadership.
Human Dignity and Solidarity Office
In collaboration with the office director, the senior coordinator will support other ministry teams as needed, depending on the season and ministry priorities.
Requirements:
B.A. in theology or social science.
1-3 years’ experience of general office procedures, 3-5 years of social ministry, social work, non-profit, education, or related experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to give presentations to small groups, i.e., social justice committees, parish councils, students, etc.
Experience communication and collaborating with diverse audiences (parishes, schools, internal departments) preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Understanding of systemic change, community organizing strategies, and economic development initiatives.
Passion for Catholic Social Teaching.
Preferred:
Ability to give presentations to small groups, i.e., social justice committees, parish councils, students, etc.
Experience managing grants, budgets, and appeals
Experience leading volunteers, interns, and forming educational materials or campaigns.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, especially in multicultural diocesan settings.
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here .
This position has an annualized salary range of $58,662.92 - $73,328.73. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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