Alton Mission
OUTREACH DIRECTOR
The Outreach Director helps cultivate relationships that sustain and expand our mission. They lead external communication, donor development, and coordination of partnerships, especially the weekly Common Meal. The Outreach Director tells the story of Alton Mission and its members in compelling ways that invite people into deeper connection through giving, partnership, and shared community life.
Key Responsibilities
Communication and Community Engagement
- Manage website, newsletter, social media, traditional media, branding, etc.
- Maintain relationships with churches, nonprofits, businesses, volunteers, and community partners that lead to stronger partnerships
Donor Development
- Assist in implementing development strategy and upcoming capital campaign
- Deepen donor relationships, from nurturing prospective donors to thanking and honoring current ones
- Help donors connect more deeply to the mission and work of addressing poverty and homelessness
Partner Coordination
- Coordinate Common Meal, including organizing Alton Mission members, coordinating with outside groups, and managing the practical side of hospitality
- Help foster an atmosphere of dignity, belonging, mutual care, and connection that moves beyond typical charity models
Qualifications
- Strong alignment with the mission and values of Alton Mission
- Excellent organizational, relational, and communication skills
- Experience with volunteer coordination, development, and community engagement
- Comfortable engaging people from diverse socioeconomic, racial, and religious backgrounds
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to execute
Compensation and Schedule
- Compensation: $25-30 per hour as part time (up to 20 hours per week) 1099 contractor
- Schedule: Flexible with participation in Sunday Common Meal and worship
To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter describing your interest in the role and connection to the mission to Peter Hough (peter.andrew.hough@gmail.com). We also welcome a portfolio demonstrating effectiveness related to this job description.
About Alton Mission
Alton Mission is a church of the poor in Alton, IL, that practices belonging, mutual care, and shared life across lines of difference. We seek to create spaces where people who have been excluded, isolated, or marginalized experience dignity, connection, and community. Through worship, shared meals, outreach, and organizing, we invite people into deeper proximity with one another and with God.
We believe transformation happens through presence, consistency, and mutual care. Our work includes addressing poverty and homelessness while building a beloved community where everyone has something to give and something to receive. We also believe in working for justice by building a broad coalition of people and organizations to work for the transformation of our community into an ever-closer picture of the kingdom of God.
