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Employment Opportunities

Catholic Charities is an organization of individuals dedicated to using their skills and talents to help people in need. We invite you to join our team and help provide life transformational services in Northwest and West Central Ohio. Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Current Employment Openings:

Grant Writer

Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo is seeking a full-time Grant Writer in our Finance ministry.

Duties include: The Grant Writer is responsible for the grants program, including researching, writing, and reporting on all grants for the Catholic Charities ministries.  Grant funding sources include, but are not limited to, private foundations, governmental agencies and other sources supporting our mission. The Grant Writer will collaborate with internal and external constituencies throughout the full life cycle of grant awards, including planning and implementing grant programs, preparing budgets, researching funding opportunities, monitoring expenditures, identifying support agencies, tracking results, and analyzing financial data.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, in Communications, English, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of researching, writing, editing, and coordinating grant proposals, or relevant work experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with new grant source search tools is desirable. Maintain a current driver’s license, with the ability to travel within the Diocese of Toledo. Must successfully pass background check.           

Catholic Charities serves the poor, speaks out for and assists the neglected and forgotten, while respecting and promoting life from beginning to end and nurturing and supporting individuals and families.

Please submit a resume to: ytertel@toledodiocese.org.

Employment will go to those individuals whose knowledge, skills, and experience most closely qualifies them for the position offered without regard to race, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

Development Director

Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo is seeking a full-time Development Director. The Development Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the development office, involving planning, organization, coordination and continuous improvement of all fundraising activities for the Agency. This includes, but is not limited to, daily fundraising activities, direct mail campaign, planned giving, major gift solicitations, donor prospecting and engagement, creating and maintaining foundation connections, and special events.

Duties include:

  • In collaboration with the Executive Director, creates, evaluates and implements a comprehensive development plan with goals, objectives, methods, activities and related timelines for accomplishing the plan.
  • Provides ongoing progress reports of fundraising goals performance.
  • Coordinates agency efforts to secure major gifts, corporate gifts, foundation gifts and planned gifts. 
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with current and potential donors, as well as community funders.
  • Leads efforts to increase major donor contributions, both locally to the Toledo area as well as throughout the Diocese.
  • Manage, develop, and increase utilization of web design and donor database programs.
  • Prepares the annual development budget, including fundraising revenue projections and related costs.
  • Works with the Board, Committees, Agency personnel and consultants, as needed, to lead, prepare for and monitor the direct mail program, fundraising special events, donor recognition and other development activities.
  • Collaborates with the Agency Grant Writing Specialist to assist in identifying, researching and developing new funding sources.
  • Supervises the Donor Relations Associate and Donor Support Specialist.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Communications, or a related field, with five years of senior development experience (experience with a faith-based, social service agency preferred); demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of development methods relating to donor cultivation, foundation solicitation, annual giving, and major donor engagement; maintain a current driver’s license, with the ability to travel within the Diocese of Toledo; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to learn and effectively use Agency development software; ability to work flexible hours (some weekend and evening hours may be necessary); successful BCI/FBI background check prior to employment and every five years. Hybrid work environment option is available.     

Catholic Charities serves the poor, speaks out for and assists the neglected and forgotten, while respecting and promoting life from beginning to end and nurturing and supporting individuals and families.

Please submit a resume to: ytertel@toledodiocese.org.

Employment will go to those individuals whose knowledge, skills, and experience most closely qualifies them for the position offered without regard to race, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

Program Director

Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo is seeking a full-time Program Director for our social services ministries.

Duties include: The Program Director is responsible for planning, overseeing, managing, and coordinating the programmatic operations of the Agency social services ministries to maximize effectiveness in relation to the mission, vision, and core values of the Agency in our 19-county Diocesan service area. The Program Director reports to the Executive Director, serves on the Leadership Team, is a delegated representative of the Agency in community relations, and provides strategic and operational insights to the Executive Director and the Board to improve program outcomes and mission effectiveness.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, in the area of Social Sciences, Social Work, or other affiliated social services professions required. MSW, MPA, or Master’s degree in related fields preferred. Five or more years of relevant supervisory work experience in a multi-service social services organization with a record of success in setting and achieving long-term goals and strategies, including illustration of program impact, excellence, and sustainability required. Knowledge of and commitment to principles of Catholic Social Teaching desired. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Must maintain a current driver’s license, with the ability to travel within the Diocese of Toledo. Must successfully pass background check.           

Catholic Charities serves the poor, speaks out for and assists the neglected and forgotten, while respecting and promoting life from beginning to end and nurturing and supporting individuals and families.

Please submit a resume to: ytertel@toledodiocese.org.

Employment will go to those individuals whose knowledge, skills, and experience most closely qualifies them for the position offered without regard to race, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

Staff Guardian - Mansfield

Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo is seeking a full-time Staff Guardian to serve as an advocate for court-appointed wards in our Mansfield Regional office. 

Duties include: Act in the best interest of the ward by using discretion and independent judgment when making decisions and exercising specific rights. Adhere to the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Superintendence Rule 66, as administered by the Probate Court. Address issues and arrange for interventions related to health care, psychological functioning, financial affairs, family relationships, and living arrangements for the ward. 

Qualifications: Candidate must have high school degree or GED, with 3 years of experience in social services environment preferred; ability to be bonded if acting as a Guardian of the Estate, where mandated by the Probate Court; experience working with and advocacy for elderly and impaired populations is desired; willingness to make a long-term commitment to serve individual wards; maintain a current driver’s license, with ability to travel within the Diocese of Toledo; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to work flexible hours (some evening and weekend hours may be necessary); must successfully pass background check. 

Catholic Charities serves the poor, speaks out for and assists the neglected and forgotten, while respecting and promoting life from beginning to end and nurturing and supporting individuals and families.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: ytertel@toledodiocese.org

Employment will go to those individuals whose knowledge, skills, and experience most closely qualifies them for the position offered without regard to race, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin. 

Staff Guardian - Norwalk

Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo is seeking a full-time Staff Guardian to serve as an advocate for court-appointed wards in our Norwalk Regional office.

Duties include: Act in the best interest of the ward by using discretion and independent judgment when making decisions and exercising specific rights. Adhere to the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Superintendence Rule 66, as administered by the Probate Court. Address issues and arrange for interventions related to health care, psychological functioning, financial affairs, family relationships, and living arrangements for the ward.

Qualifications: Candidate must have high school degree or GED, with 3 years of experience in social services environment preferred; ability to be bonded if acting as a Guardian of the Estate, where mandated by the Probate Court; experience working with and advocacy for elderly and impaired populations is desired; willingness to make a long-term commitment to serve individual wards; maintain a current driver’s license, with ability to travel within the Diocese of Toledo; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to work flexible hours (some evening and weekend hours may be necessary); must successfully pass background check.

Catholic Charities serves the poor, speaks out for and assists the neglected and forgotten, while respecting and promoting life from beginning to end and nurturing and supporting individuals and families.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: ytertel@toledodiocese.org.

Employment will go to those individuals whose knowledge, skills, and experience most closely qualifies them for the position offered without regard to race, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

Part-Time Warehouse Coordinator - Sandusky

Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo is seeking a part-time Warehouse Specialist for our Furniture Ministry in Sandusky. The Warehouse Specialist leads the operations of the Furniture Ministry under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and in conjunction with the Crisis Navigator to meet the needs of clients in the greater Sandusky area who are seeking furniture.

Duties include: Management of furniture ministry processes, including scheduling furniture donation pick-ups from donors and delivery to clients. Collect client information for entry into client tracking database. Recruit, coordinate, train, and supervise volunteers. Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of the furniture warehouse, box truck, and furniture.

Qualifications: Candidate must have high school degree or GED with experience in social services settings preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word desired; must maintain a current driver’s license and be able to travel within the Diocese of Toledo; must successfully pass background check.

Catholic Charities serves the poor, speaks out for and assists the neglected and forgotten, while respecting and promoting life from beginning to end and nurturing and supporting individuals and families.

Please submit a resume to: ytertel@toledodiocese.org.

Employment will go to those individuals whose knowledge, skills, and experience most closely qualifies them for the position offered without regard to race, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

Part-Time Residential Specialist - Toledo

Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo is seeking a part-time Residential Specialist for La Posada, our 24-hour Emergency Family Shelter in Toledo.

Duties include: preparing meals for residents, assisting the program coordinator, maintaining daily staff logs, providing assistance and direction to residents, and ensuring all rooms are ready for occupancy.

Qualifications: Candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to relate and provide direction to a diverse population. Candidate must have a high school degree or equivalent and successfully pass BCI/FBI background check.

Catholic Charities serves the poor, speaks out for and assists the neglected and forgotten, while respecting and promoting life from beginning to end, and nurturing and supporting individuals and families.

Please submit a resume to: ytertel@toledodiocese.org.

Employment will go to those individuals whose knowledge, skills, and experience most closely qualifies them for the position offered without regard to race, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

Part-Time Residential Specialist - Norwalk

Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo is seeking a part-time Residential Specialist for Miriam House, our 24-hour Transitional Shelter in Norwalk for homeless women and their children.

Duties include: preparing meals for residents, assisting the program coordinator, maintaining daily staff logs, providing assistance and direction to residents, and ensuring all rooms are ready for occupancy.

Qualifications: Candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to relate and provide direction to a diverse population. Candidate must have a high school degree or equivalent and successfully pass BCI/FBI background check.

Catholic Charities serves the poor, speaks out for and assists the neglected and forgotten, while respecting and promoting life from beginning to end, and nurturing and supporting individuals and families.

Please submit a resume to: ytertel@toledodiocese.org.

Employment will go to those individuals whose knowledge, skills, and experience most closely qualifies them for the position offered without regard to race, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

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