Director of Family and Respect Life

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Family and Respect Life
Department/ Location: Faith Formation
Reports to: Secretary for the New Evangelization
Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Job Summary:
The Secretariat for the New Evangelization provides diocesan parishes and college campus ministries with evangelistic trainings, events and assistance so that they can accomplish their mission.
The Director of Family and Respect Life is a full-time, salaried position within the Secretariat and will report to the Secretary for the New Evangelization, focusing on the areas of Marriage, Pro-Life, NFP/fertility awareness, divorced and separated, as well as those who minister to them.
This position will aid our department in its mission to work with the Diocese of Fall River's parishes and college campus ministries to be holy centers of evangelization. We strive to provide a culture of service to parishes, clergy and personnel to support their mission to evangelize.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage and direct the activities, staff and volunteers involved in the areas of Family and Respect Life, including the Coordinator of Family and Respect Life.

Duties/Responsibilities:
General
Provide assistance to parishes, schools, and relevant personnel
Work to educate and promote the Church's teachings on the Gospel of Life and Marriage
Develop training opportunities, workshops, written and electronic resources for topics relevant to this position
Organize Diocesan events relevant to this position, including the Walk for Life, Respect Life Mass and Conference, Respect Life Youth Essay Contest, Cardinal O'Connor Award, World Meeting of Families, Wedding Anniversary Mass, marriage encounters and retreats

Marriage & the Family
Work to support the Vocation of Marriage within the diocese, including:
Aiding parishes evangelize engaged and married couples at every stage
Overseeing the diocesan marriage/remarriage preparation program, its implementation and development
Supporting clergy in FOCCUS implementation and processing
Recruiting and developing Marriage mentor couples
Work with parishes to ensure ongoing care and enrichment for holy and healthy marriages
Special attention given to the first five years of marriage and aiding parishes build a bridge with those recently married
Develop and promote pastoral responses for ministering with those who are divorced and separated
Collaborate with the Diocesan Tribunal to provide awareness and education on annulments
Develop support and awareness regarding Natural Family Planning (NFP) and fertility awareness, coordinating with existing NFP consultants and growing a base of future instructors

Respect Life
Oversee Pro-Life support initiatives, including Walking with Moms in Need and the Faustina Center, including:
Collaborating with parishes to gather supplies and resources for mothers in need
Receiving inquires and requests for help; coordinating with individuals to receive Center resources
Connecting those in need with outside resources, as needed
Oversee and further develop Project Rachel support and Rachel's Vineyard's Retreat
Work with parish-based Pro-Life committees to promote and build a Culture of Life locally

Departmental
Collaborate with other directors to aid parishes evangelize as a whole
Create benchmarks, metrics and measure trends that define success and effectiveness; leverage those to report on status and successes
Represent the Diocese in relevant professional and ecclesial organizations
Aid the Office in developing strategic planning, annual goals and adhering to its mission and vision
Organize Diocesan responses to USCCB initiatives on Marriage and Respect Life
Incorporating the needs and perspectives of different ethnic groups and those with disabilities in all programming, as well as aiding parishes at doing the same
All other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:
Deep faith and personal commitment to the life of the Catholic Church
In depth knowledge of the Catholic Church, its mission, teachings, structures, and ministerial life
Creative and forward thinking, with the ability to translate best practices and data driven trends into practical ministry
Demonstrated leadership and organizational ability, skills and desire for collaboration, together with ability to take initiative and work independently
Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a variety of groups
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Knowledge and skills to do research, writing, and prepare formational materials and programs; ability to organize, conduct, and evaluate formation programs
Ability to do long range planning and project management
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite of products
Ability to work regularly in the field and travel independently throughout the Diocese

Education and Experience:
Must be a practicing Catholic and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church
Bachelor's degree in theology or social service (psychology, sociology, counseling, education); Master's degree preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Minimum of three years demonstrated practical experience in field related to marriage and family life and/or respect life
Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with other public and private agencies
Ability to recruit, motivate and support volunteers.
Valid Drivers License

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weight of 10-50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, hear, talk and use repetitive motion of the hands/wrists
• Ability to perform work in and out of the office setting

Compensation & Benefits
The Diocese of Fall River offers competitive compensation (commensurate with experience) and a
comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• Life, Disability and AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefits.
• Discount program for personal lines insurance, travel, entertainment, services, etc.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal, sick and holiday time.

Please consider joining our team by submitting your cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Oliveira,
SHRM-SCP, Human Resources Manager via e-mail: joliveira@dioc-fr.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Employer

The Mission of the Diocese of Fall River is:
Pastorally serving and expertly guiding our parishes, schools and ministries so as to foster Christ's work on earth.