Development Events and Community Engagement Coordinator

Development Events and Community Engagement Coordinator

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Then come join the Catholic Charities Team! Since 1938 we have grown to over 70 programs, providing assistance to individuals and families throughout the Diocese of Paterson and beyond. Through Catholic Family and Community Services, the Department for Persons with Disabilities and Straight and Narrow we offer life‑changing resources to those in need.

A renowned agency like Catholic Charities requires phenomenal people to support our efforts, and we are currently looking for a Development Events and Community Engagement Coordinator to join and support the administrative team.

Hours: 40 hours per week; non‑exempt position. Customarily Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except for events. Flexibility is required – schedule based on development office and programmatic needs, events and endeavors. Occasional early morning, weekend, and evening hours required.

Location: Paterson, New Jersey. Office will be relocating to Parsippany, NJ in 2026. Local travel is required, primarily within Sussex, Morris, and Passaic County – mileage reimbursement paid over daily commute.

This is a newly formed and exciting position for Catholic Charities. The Development Events and Community Engagement Coordinator will be an integral member of the Diocese of Paterson’s Development Team, reporting to the Development Director and working collaboratively with the CEO of Catholic Charities and the Executive Directors from Catholic Charities’ three agencies. The Coordinator will coordinate and manage agency fundraising events and build Catholic Charities’ community presence by leading the organization at live and virtual networking events, conferences, and identifying opportunities to grow its presence in the community.

The position maintains a high degree of contact with agency staff and directors, corporate sponsors, individual donors, volunteer coordinators, volunteers, event participants, and community partners.

• Preference for a bachelor's degree in a related field; graduate level degree and/or CFRE a plus.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in nonprofit development, preferably with a corporate fundraising or events management background.
• Demonstrated commitment to helping the vulnerable and those in need, aligning with Catholic Social Teaching principles.
• Excellent communication, motivational, and public speaking skills.
• Leadership in developing strategies and implementing initiatives conducive to overall success.
• Proven record of delivering results and meeting goals.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with donors and prospective donors.
• Strong written communication skills, including proposal and report preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with graphic design programs such as Publisher and Photoshop a plus; technical knowledge of donor CRMS a plus.
• Passionate, innovative self‑starter; accountable for results; initiative; detail oriented; efficient; able to balance and prioritize tasks and projects in a constantly changing fast‑paced setting.
• Team player able to work collaboratively at all levels.
• Sound judgment in maintaining confidentiality of donor information.
• Flexibility in schedule, including occasional weekend, early morning, and evening events; role combines on‑site and remote work based on organizational needs.

We offer a solid compensation package for full‑time employees (30+ hours per week), including medical, vision, and dental insurance (agency‑paid); accidental/critical illness insurance; supplemental life insurance (employee‑paid); 403(b) with company matching; generous paid time off; employee discount programs (travel, movies, cellphone); and a collaborative team environment.