Job Description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.

The Associate Communications Consultant supports the development and execution of communication efforts by providing support the Communications Department by creating content, assisting with social media and email activities, and helping coordinate fundraising campaigns and events.

Role-Specific Responsibilities

• Supporting the content creation for external channels, including newsletters, social media, emails, and website updates.
• Assist with drafting, editing, and proofreading communications and marketing materials such as fundraising campaign/appeal collateral, presentations, and reports.
• Attend communications team meetings and work closely with the team to support communication functions and activities.
• Build and test monthly eNewsletter; coordinate with Communications team members for deployment.
• Assist in the Sr Director of External Communications with the project/campaign management of routine deliverables that include monthly print publication, contributing columns, direct mail and digital fundraising appeals, newsletters, post-meeting notes, campaign briefs, and others as needed.

Team Member Responsibilities

• Exhibit alignment with the team's clear goals that are mission-focused, grounded in Catholic Charities history, and tied to action.
• Contribute to a joy-filled culture built upon respect and inclusion, team pride, and community spirit.
• Collaborate effectively to support excellent process, accountability, and constructive conflict.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth through learning, forgiveness, and reflection.

Living Our Values

• Courageous Compassion: Welcome and serve all with an open heart, empathic listening, and a commitment to radical hospitality.
• Solidarity: Embrace shared humanity by celebrating and giving voice to our differences and choosing the path of collaboration and inclusion.
• Faith-filled Hope and Joy: Uplift each other in times of darkness and celebrate together in times of light, leaning in with humility, humor, and hope.
• Meaningful and Measurable Impact: Meet human need with love, balance immediate action with lasting change, and act with accountability through dialogue, analyses, and reflection.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience

• High school diploma required

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or enrolled in a bachelor's degree program focused on marketing or communications preferred
• Experience working at a Nonprofit

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with drafting, editing, and proofreading marketing or communications materials
• Basic understanding of marketing or communications campaigns
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,

Physical Requirements

• Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
• Lift up to 25 pounds
• Push and pull up to 25 pounds
• Climb up and down three (3) or more flights of stairs

Additional Requirements

• Background check, including any program specific requirements