The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The purpose of the Conference is to promote the greater good which the Church offers humankind.  The bishops themselves constitute the membership of the Conference and are served by a staff of approximately 315 lay people, priests, deacons, and religious, located at the Conference headquarters in Washington, DC, with branch offices in Miami, FL and Rome.

The Conference is organized as a corporation in the District of Columbia. Its purposes under civil law are: "To unify, coordinate, encourage, promote and carry on Catholic activities in the United States; to organize and conduct religious, charitable and social welfare work at home and abroad; to aid in education; to care for immigrants; and generally to enter into and promote by education, publication and direction the objects of its being."

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, disability or other status protected by Federal, State or local laws, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals needing assistance.

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Clergy/religious candidates must request written approval form their diocesan bishop or religious superior before an application can be considered. Diocesan lay employees must also request approval from the local bishop. Minorities are encourage to apply.

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Grants Specialist  (Full Time)
Department-Office-Secretariat: Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development
Date Posted: October 24, 2023

Under the supervision of the Director for CCHD, the Grants Specialist works with Diocesan Directors and staff of community-based projects to carry out the Church’s option for the poor by promoting and supporting community-controlled, self-help anti-poverty organizations and projects within a geographic region of the country.  The Specialist serves as a member of a team within CCHD and the Department of Human Development, Justice, and Peace and collaborates with other HDJP staff to bring the experience of the CCHD-funded groups to the development of policy and advocacy to effect social change and the elimination of poverty.    Assists in promoting and implementing the bishops’ strategic plan for the Conference and demonstrates shared effectiveness in all work interactions.

Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree desirable. Major Field/Specialty: Liberal Arts, Theology, Social Work   

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 1.  Serves as a principal resource person for CCHD Diocesan Directors within a specified region of the country and represents the HDJP Department to the particular group of local CCHD directors.

2.  Reviews, analyzes and evaluates proposals seeking CCHD funding for community organizing and economic development projects submitted by organized groups of poor and low income persons.

3.  Monitors grants approved for projects in collaboration with local diocesan directors; conducts periodic on-site visits to funded projects, as needed and in the light of available resources.

4.  Provides technical assistance to Diocesan Directors, funded groups and pre-applicant projects.

5.  Provides outreach to dioceses to build and maintain relationships between various CCHD constituencies, grantees and other philanthropic organizations focused on issues and concerns of low-income communities.

6.  Collaborates with other staff within the HDJP Department and other USCCB departments to integrate policies affecting poor and low income persons/communities with CCHD funding resources, and on other relevant joint projects.

7. Keeps current with literature, related information, and skills needed to strengthen performance in carrying out position responsibilities.

8. Undertakes other activities as requested to advance the USCCB mission, the Department’s work, the bishops’ priorities and the ongoing re-organization of the Conference.

Other Specialized Training: (i.e., word processing, personal computer, knowledge of

the Catholic Church, etc.)

• Knowledge of and commitment to Catholic Social Teaching
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its structures
• Literacy in MS WORD and Gift$ environments

Number of  Years Required:  Five years of related experience