Director of Special Projects

Summary :

Catholic Charities Community Services (CCCS) is seeking a motivated, curious, and analytical individual to serve as the Director of Special Projects. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will support executive priorities through research, writing, cross-functional coordination, and project execution. The Director of Special Projects will work closely with teams across the agency to advance initiatives tied to governance, funding, communications, and internal process improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on a wide range of organizational, policy, and operational topics and synthesize findings into clear, concise briefing materials.
• Draft internal and external communications including memos, talking points, newsletters, and presentation materials to support executive messaging, outreach, and advocacy.
• Track and coordinate special projects from start to finish, including timeline management, stakeholder engagement, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate key functions including special initiatives, procurement tasks, and board engagement.
• Liaise with leadership and departmental teams to align deliverables with agency-wide goals and ensure timely execution of strategic initiatives.
• Participate in and / or support high-level meetings documenting key decisions ensuring accountability.
• Assist with materials related to board governance, meeting preparation, and follow-ups.
• Maintain discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and time-sensitive matters.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Days and hours of work are generally 9 : 00 AM to 5 PM Monday-Friday. Additional weekend and evening hours may be required to meet program deadlines or client needs.

Salary Range : $115,000 - $125,000

Working conditions and physical demands required :

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Qualifications

Education and / or experience required :

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.