Specialist I, Campaign Specialist at Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, Maryland

Position title: Specialist I, Campaign Specialist

Location: Baltimore, MD, United States | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or other related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in direct response, marketing or fundraising
• Experience with budget planning and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with direct response fundraising concepts, including donor acquisition, renewals, segmentation, and campaign lifecycles.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to speak, write and present information clearly
• Strong decision-making and negotiating skills
• Understanding of fundraising concepts and a demonstrated ability to raise money
• Familiarity with donor databases or related systems
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to effortlessly manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A fierce and tireless attention to detail
• Forward-thinking, anticipates opportunities and challenges
• A structured individual with strong time management skills who is deadline-driven and works well under pressure
• Takes initiative, requires minimal supervision and demonstrates impeccable follow-through
• A team player who projects a positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm

Required Languages: Fluency in English.

Travel: Must be able to travel up to 10% at a time.    

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

What we offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Salary and benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.