Director, Social Action- Catholic Commission of Lake/Geauga
Director, Social Action- Catholic Commission of Lake/Geauga
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11-07-2025
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Job Description
Basic Function:
Under limited supervision direct manage supervise and administer activities of the designated area diocesan social action office. Facilitate activities advocating social action and justice to carry out the Roman Catholic Churchs mission for systemic change for the poor and disenfranchised in designated area.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission vision and values of Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland.
- Work with area parishes in respective county(ies) and support staff to some areas of Cuyahoga County as appropriate and as needed.
- Implement and administer programs to carry out the social mission of the Roman Catholic Church providing advocacy for just and equitable change in local state and national institutions. Work with area parishes as well as community and government agencies as part of this process.
- Research identify and analyze social justice issues within the context of Roman Catholic Social Teaching to determine the impact of issues.
- Work with other Diocesan Social Action staff to provide educational materials and recommended action steps through forums presentations newsletters workshops bulletins and seminars.
- Identify and build productive relationships with community leaders potential sponsors and funders to positively enhance the mission and objectives of the Social Action Office.
- Provide opportunities for networking and coordination of efforts among parish social action groups through quarterly meetings. Provide education information and problem-solving opportunities. Provide direct assistance to parishes as necessary.
- Network with social action and service agencies and advocacy organizations to develop cooperative programming to address social justice needs of designated area/communities.
- Initiate and develop programs that assist parishes and organizations in identifying their own social action needs and aids in formulating effective response.
- Maintain and update knowledge regarding latest legislative activity at local state and national levels. Maintain appropriate communication with legislators. Develop and maintain legislative network.
- Maintain knowledge and awareness regarding developments in the social justice arena by reading a wide range of topical literature and attending workshops and conferences.
- Direct designated committees in development of social action programming. Provide Advisory Board with appropriate and timely materials and opportunities concerning Roman Catholic Social Teaching and current social justice issues.
- Develop annual strategy to supply funding. Plan and implement annual budget of area Commission. Maintain appropriate records and submit reports/budgets as requested.
- May develop and implement the annual diocesan CRS appeal as well as educational and public relations components for Catholic Relief Services in the Diocese of Cleveland.
- May develop and implement the annual diocesan appeal as well as educational and public relations components for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).
- May coordinate and implement the education components of the CCHD campaign with appropriate programs and offices as well as provide technical assistance to groups agencies parishes and organizations that are eligible to receive funding.
- May evaluate proposals and make recommendations for the allocation of CCHD funds to appropriate supervisors and personnel.
- May monitor the allocation of CCHD funds to local programs and provide consultation to such programs as necessary.
- May review designated grant proposals and applications from various diocesan groups. Through consultation with advisory boards and Diocesan Social Action Director evaluate and make recommendations regarding CCHD grants and applications.
- Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.
Requirements:
- Combination of experience and education normally represented by a Masters Degree in relevant field and 3-5 years related professional experience.
- Experience in planning administration management budgeting and fundraising.
- Solid background in Roman Catholic Social Teaching and Roman Catholic doctrine and commitment to consistent ethic of life and social mission of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Must have excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively and productively work with people of very diverse economic cultural and administrative backgrounds.
- Demonstrated understanding and ability to work with local (Cleveland) diocesan structures and national structures relative to the Campaign for Human Development and Catholic Relief Services.
- Good organization strong detail orientation facilitation and public speaking skills.
- Must be able to work independently from general instructions.
- Must have the ability to effectively prioritize and implement a variety of concurrent and varying activities.
- Good working knowledge of computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
- Must have valid Ohio Drivers License and reliable means of transportation for local travel.
- Ability to supervise and direct activities of staff members and volunteers.
- Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.
- Background in legislative advocacy at the state and federal levels.
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