Associate Director of Strategy & Engagement

Position Summary

The Archdiocese of Detroit is seeking a highly organized strategic and mission-driven professional to serve as the Associate Director of Strategy & Engagemen t. This critical role will provide cross-functional leadership across the Office of Development overseeing project timelines managing workflows and driving implementation of initiatives in support of the Archdiocese and Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated expertise in project management engagement strategy and communication planning paired with strong leadership collaborative instincts and an unwavering commitment to advancing the mission of the Church through excellence in execution. The role requires a proactive leader who excels at balancing long-term planning with day-to-day execution in a dynamic faith-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Operations Management

• Oversee and maintain a comprehensive calendar for the Office of Development ensuring alignment across fundraising stewardship and engagement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary administrator for project management systems to track progress meet deadlines and streamline workflows for the Development team.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external departments ensuring collaboration and efficiency in executing strategic priorities. Lead cross-functional teams ensuring clear communication and accountability for deliverables.
• Create and implement best practices for engagement event operations ensuring excellence in execution and a positive experience for all attendees.
• Support monitoring and management of department budgets with particular focus on events and CSA.
• Provide executive-level support to the Director of Mission Advancement assisting with meeting preparation presentations and cross-departmental initiatives.

Development Communications Engagement and Events

Qualifications & Experience

Core Competencies

Work Environment & Schedule

This role is based in the Archdiocesan office and requires some evening and weekend availability for events and special projects.

Physical demands

Position requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work. May involve some lifting carrying pushing / or pulling of objects and materials (5-50 pounds). May involve extended periods of time standing or sitting at a keyboard or workstation. May involve repetitive motion (i.e. typing). May involve walking long distances. May require long periods of time speaking.

Travel required

Donor meetings and parish or school visits primarily within Southeast Michigan.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume cover letter and references to Application Email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities

n / a

Affirmative Action / EEO statement

The Archdiocese of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer and does not illegally discriminate based on race color religion national origin sex age disability height weight genetic information or marital or other legally protected status. The Archdiocese of Detroit is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and encourages applications and / or nominations of women persons of color veterans and persons with disabilities.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Business Development,Marketing,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,Project Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Financial Modeling,Leadership Experience,Management Consulting,Analytics

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1