Parish and Community Liaison Hunger and Relief Services

Caribou, ME - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 20

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Catholic Charities Maine Hunger & Relief Services is seeking a Parish & Community Liaison to build and maintain relationships with Catholic parishes and community partners in support of Hunger and Relief Services. This role connects program needs with parish and community resources through education volunteering donations and collaboration.

Position Overview: The Parish and Community Liaison builds and sustains collaborative relationships with assigned Catholic parishes and community partners to advance the mission of Hunger and Relief Services and Catholic Charities Maine. The role engages onboards and supports partners through awareness education volunteering and donations while connecting parish and community resources to program events and needs. This position also serves as a primary point of contact for daily operations at program locations throughout Aroostook County and oversees volunteer compliance orientations and onsite support.

The position requires computer literacy and work in an office and/or remote setting with some travel and occasional evening and weekend hours.

Position Details

Part-time: 20 hours per week
Pay: $20 per hour
Some travel evenings and weekends required

Qualifications

Prior experience in parish community or related work
Preferred: 2 years of direct service or parish-based experience especially with groups
Understanding of and respect for Catholic Church structures tradition and Catholic Social Teaching
Experience recruiting organizing and leading volunteers
Knowledge of group dynamics and committee work a plus
Comfortable with public speaking and leading groups

Skills & Personal Attributes

Strong interpersonal communication and networking skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Organized dependable flexible and resourceful
Sound judgment healthy boundaries and non-judgmental approach
Creative self-directed and professional in diverse settings
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Physical & Work Requirements

Prolonged desk and computer work
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Willingness to assist with parish events and work onsite at thrift store and food bank locations
Ability to operate equipment (e.g. forklift truck) a plus

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

You may apply directly on our website ( send your resume and cover letter via email () fax ) or mail to Human Resources Office Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660 Portland ME 04104.

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DescriptionCatholic Charities Maine Hunger & Relief Services is seeking a Parish & Community Liaison to build and maintain relationships with Catholic parishes and community partners in support of Hunger and Relief Services. This role connects program needs with parish and community resources throug...