Careers
The Director of Development & External Affairs is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and the architect of Franciscan Outreach’s fundraising, communications, and external engagement strategy. This role provides strategic vision, operational leadership, and direct portfolio management to drive philanthropic revenue, expand institutional visibility, and build a robust, sustainable pipeline of supporters across individual, corporate, and foundation sectors.
The Manager of Individual Giving plays a vital role in the Development Team by growing, stewarding, and managing Franciscan Outreach’s individual donor base. This position manages a portfolio of donors and prospects, leads annual fund campaigns, supports donor cultivation events, strengthens digital fundraising efforts, and maintains high-quality stewardship practices across all levels of giving.
The Human Resources Coordinator performs a variety of confidential, administrative, and clerical tasks to support the overall operations of the Human Resources Department. Prepares correspondence, reports, and other documentation, maintains departmental records and files, assists with benefits administration and payroll, coordinates hiring activities, enters and processes financial data, and responds to departmental inquiries.
The Shelter Support Staff is considered an essential position and supports this mission by providing direct services, assuring the safety and security of program participants, helping them adapt to community living and program policies, and ensuring the effective operation of the shelter program. Hours vary depending on the shelter location.
The Site Support Staff is considered an essential position and supports this mission by providing direct services, assuring the safety and security of program participants, helping them adapt to community living and program policies, and ensuring the effective operation of the site program. Hours vary depending on the site location. SPARC serves as a critical hub for homeless individuals to access emergency shelters and supportive services in the City of Chicago.
The Case Manager provides case management services, support, and referrals to appropriate services as needed to FO guests. The Case Manager works respectfully with populations experiencing homelessness and understands how to engage people who have likely experienced trauma and challenging life circumstances. The Case Manager completes assessments and accesses community resources and support services; the case manager must be flexible and have computer skills to navigate general use and learn the client database.
The Maintenance Support Staff is responsible for providing general maintenance and janitorial services to all the Franciscan Outreach facilities, ensuring a clean and safe environment for clients and staff. This includes performing various maintenance tasks, stocking and receiving, transporting equipment and materials, and assisting with other facility-related activities.