Strategic Director, Marriage, Family & Respect Life

Catholic Diocese of Arlington; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Catholic organization in Arlington is seeking a Senior Director for Marriage, Family, and Respect Life. This role oversees initiatives to support marriage and family issues, coordinates enrichment conferences, and supervises staff involved in pro-life outreach. The ideal candidate must have an advanced degree in Catholic theology, excellent leadership skills, and extensive experience in church-related work. This position requires strong communication, project management skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully initiated and practicing Catholic.
• Excellent understanding of Catholic teachings on marriage and family life.
• Five to eight years professional experience in family and pro-life work.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the Program Specialist and Director of Respect Life.
• Establish and coordinate conferences and events for marriage enrichment.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Office in the absence of the Executive Director.

Skills

Strong leadership and management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of Catholic teachings on marriage and family life

Ability to create basic documents, spreadsheets, and presentations

Ability to work collaboratively and foster teamwork

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Advanced degree in Catholic theology or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe or Microsoft Publisher

Job description

A leading Catholic organization in Arlington is seeking a Senior Director for Marriage, Family, and Respect Life. This role oversees initiatives to support marriage and family issues, coordinates enrichment conferences, and supervises staff involved in pro-life outreach. The ideal candidate must have an advanced degree in Catholic theology, excellent leadership skills, and extensive experience in church-related work. This position requires strong communication, project management skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships in the community.