Careers

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Make a difference and be a part of creating a more inclusive community through a role at the Catherine McAuley Center!

If you have a passion for serving others in an active and diverse learning environment, join our team at CMC! Together, our staff teams create a quality, positive work environment that is welcoming to ALL.

Explore our open positions and career opportunities below.

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Open Positions

Advance your career and join our team of passionate professionals dedicated to a stronger community for our neighbors!

Staff Opportunities

Catherine McAuley Center provides flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes a 403(b), generous paid time off (PTO), flex spending accounts and health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program. As a nonprofit employer, many employees also can qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Part-Time, Hourly

The Finance Specialist is responsible for providing administrative support related to financial activities, including but not limited to processing and recording payables, processing payroll and benefits, reconciling expense accounts, and preparing checks.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field with equivalent experience is required, along with proficiency in Excel and financial accounting systems. Five years of nonprofit accounting experience is preferred.

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How to Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Full-Time, Hourly

The Employment Services Case Manager supports refugees and immigrants in attaining self-sufficiency through employment by providing employment-related case management services and education about working in a U.S. context. Through partnership with area employers, this role also provides support to businesses seeking to improve their hiring and onboarding practices.

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Political Science and/or related field with relevant experience is required. Experience working with refugees and/or immigrant populations and fluency in Swahili, French, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Pashto, Dari, or Arabic is preferred. Possession of a driver’s license and personal transportation and insurance required.

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How to Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to [email protected].

AmeriCorps Opportunities

Be an agent of social change while building professional skills! AmeriCorps is a limited-term program ideal for individuals building work experience or looking to explore a change in career. Members must have a green card or U.S. citizenship to qualify for this program.

AmeriCorps positions are currently filled. Check back for future openings!

Internship Opportunities

Volunteer interns support many programs at the Catherine McAuley Center. Internships allow you to use your unique skills and interests to build professional work experience.

Part-Time, Unpaid

The Development & Communications Intern will work closely with the Resource Development team to support fundraising, events, grants, outreach, and data management. This position will collaborate with stakeholders of other departments to learn about how philanthropy efforts impact the entire agency. As an intern, you will learn about the importance of messaging, media, and data management and analysis.

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Internship Application

How to Apply:
Applications for spring internship positions will close on Friday, December 13. Submit the internship application along with your cover letter and resume to [email protected] 

Part-Time, Unpaid

The Education Services Intern will offer administrative support to Education staff, act as a substitute tutor as needed, and assist with additional duties assigned by the Education Services Team Lead.

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Internship Application

How to Apply:
Applications for spring internship positions will close on Friday, December 13. Submit the internship application along with your cover letter and resume to [email protected] 

Part-Time, Unpaid

Join CMC’s team as a Language Lab Intern and help immigrants and refugees embrace opportunity through education! The Language Lab Intern will work with volunteers to offer English competency, and digital literacy support to CMC clients in our drop in computer lab.

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Internship Application

How to Apply:
Applications for spring internship positions will close on Friday, December 13. Submit the internship application along with your cover letter and resume to [email protected] 

Our Commitment and Culture

As a nonprofit organization that seeks to empower individuals, promote learning, and build community, our commitment to our employees, teams, and culture reflects these values:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Catherine McAuley Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religious beliefs, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local fair employment practice laws.

Employment Stories

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Meet Louren, who served as a RefugeeRISE member this past summer with the LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) Program. Read on to learn more about ...

This month’s volunteer spotlight is on AmeriCorps members, who have been an integral part of the Catherine McAuley Center’s expanded capacity in recent years. AmeriCorps ...

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Contact us for more information about open positions at the Catherine McAuley Center. Applications are accepted until positions are filled.