The Role
Build and maintain relationships with Catholic parishes, clergy, ministry leaders, and community members. Promote funeral, cemetery, bereavement, and pastoral services; coordinate outreach events, presentations, conferences, and information sessions; manage event logistics, registration, communication, and follow-up; and represent the organization with professionalism, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.
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Community Engagement Coordinator
Location: Mt. Olivet Funeral Home Central Denver – Denver, CO
The Community Engagement Coordinator ispart of the Mission Advancement Team to work closely with the Assistant Director, to serve as the primary relational bridge between the ministry and local parish staff, clergy, the lay faithful, and the broader community. This role builds and maintains strong relationships with parish leadership and staff, promotes the organization's mission and services, and coordinates parish-based outreach, education, and events.
As our Community Engagement Coordinator, you will support the Mission Advancement team's broader work — assisting with outreach planning, event coordination, scheduling, and follow-up — while helping increase awareness of the organization's mission, programs, and pastoral services throughout the Archdiocese of Denver community.
Benefits
Responsibilities
Requirements
Mt. Olivet Cemetery was consecrated in 1892 and is located on the western side of the Denver Metro area in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It is the largest cemetery in Colorado containing 392 acres. St. Simeon Cemetery was consecrated in 2004 and is located on the eastern side of the Denver Metro area in Aurora, Colorado. The Mortuary has two locations. The first is located on the grounds of Mt. Olivet Cemetery and was opened in 1981. The second was the recent acquisition of Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary. These entities serve the Catholic Community of the Denver metro area and its various parishes, missions, and apostolates and other members of the public regardless of their religious affiliation.
Central Denver Funeral Home and Cremation Care
Location: Mt. Olivet Funeral Home Central Denver – Denver, CO
The Community Engagement Coordinator ispart of the Mission Advancement Team to work closely with the Assistant Director, to serve as the primary relational bridge between the ministry and local parish staff, clergy, the lay faithful, and the broader community. This role builds and maintains strong relationships with parish leadership and staff, promotes the organization's mission and services, and coordinates parish-based outreach, education, and events.
As our Community Engagement Coordinator, you will support the Mission Advancement team's broader work — assisting with outreach planning, event coordination, scheduling, and follow-up — while helping increase awareness of the organization's mission, programs, and pastoral services throughout the Archdiocese of Denver community.
Benefits
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Hours: 8am – 4:30pm (40hr work week)
- Flexible Schedule: Evening and Weekend Events
- Salary: $55,000 - $65,000
- Full Benefits package
Responsibilities
- Serve as a visible ambassador of the organization's mission and values
- Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with priests, deacons, staff, and ministry leaders, lay faithful, and the greater community of the Archdiocese of Denver
- Serve as a primary point of contact between assigned parishes/community groups/ministries and the Mission Advancement team
- Represent the organization at meetings, events, and ministry gatherings as appropriate
- Promote awareness of the organization's mission, services, and pastoral programs to communities
- Assist various Catholic communities in understanding available resources related to Catholic funeral, cemetery, and bereavement ministry
- Support educational initiatives that help individuals understand Catholic teaching and practices related to death, burial, and remembrance
- Coordinate with parish and other groups to schedule, plan, and support events, including presentations, conferences, information sessions, and outreach opportunities
- Assist with event logistics, communication, registration tracking, and follow-up
- Work collaboratively with internal team members to ensure events are well-supported and mission-aligned
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of mission advancement efforts
- Model professionalism, hospitality, compassion, and respect in all interactions with clergy, parish staff, volunteers, parishioners, and greater community
Requirements
- Microsoft Office experience with good Word and PowerPoint skills
- Bachelor’s degree or 2-4yrs of relevant experience
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License for local event travel
- Reliable, self-motivated, and great communication skills
- Familiarity with Catholic culture, parish life, or diocesan structures
- Experience planning events from beginning to end
- Experience working in a mission-driven, nonprofit, faith-based, or pastoral organization a plus
- Exhibit sensitivity to the pastoral and emotional context of funeral, cemetery, and bereavement ministry
- Able to translate mission and ministry into clear, compassionate messaging for diverse audiences
- Bilingual – Spanish a plus
Mt. Olivet Cemetery was consecrated in 1892 and is located on the western side of the Denver Metro area in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It is the largest cemetery in Colorado containing 392 acres. St. Simeon Cemetery was consecrated in 2004 and is located on the eastern side of the Denver Metro area in Aurora, Colorado. The Mortuary has two locations. The first is located on the grounds of Mt. Olivet Cemetery and was opened in 1981. The second was the recent acquisition of Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary. These entities serve the Catholic Community of the Denver metro area and its various parishes, missions, and apostolates and other members of the public regardless of their religious affiliation.
Central Denver Funeral Home and Cremation Care
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or 2–4 years of relevant experience
- Microsoft Office experience, including strong Word and PowerPoint skills
- Valid Colorado driver’s license for local event travel
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable and self-motivated
- Familiarity with Catholic culture, parish life, or diocesan structures
- Experience planning events from beginning to end
- Sensitivity to the pastoral and emotional context of funeral, cemetery, and bereavement ministry
- Ability to translate mission and ministry into clear, compassionate messaging for diverse audiences
- Experience in a mission-driven, nonprofit, faith-based, or pastoral organization
- Bilingual Spanish skills
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The Company
What We Do
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) is a faith-founded, church-connected charitable nonprofit that provides education, outreach, support, and professional funeral, cremation, cemetery, and other end-of-life services. It helps families handle immediate needs and plan ahead, offering guidance grounded in Catholic teachings while prioritizing families’ emotional, cultural, and financial circumstances. CFCS also operates mission programs that provide financial assistance and other community support.
