Grants and Volunteer Engagement Specialist

The Grants and Volunteer Engagement Specialist supports the Diocese of Phoenix in its mission of Encountering the Living Christ by advancing financial sustainability and diocesan-wide volunteer engagement. This role works collaboratively with various diocesan departments and ministries to identify, secure, and manage grant funding, while strengthening systems and processes that support volunteer engagement.

Requirements

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Grant Writing, or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in grant research, writing, and management
• Demonstrated success securing funding from federal, state, corporate, or private foundation sources (preferred)
• Experience supporting or managing volunteer engagement or volunteer administration (preferred)
• Experience with budget development, tracking, and financial reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments
• High attention to detail, organization, and accountability