Posted: August 23, 2021

**** This position is located in the Dayton area ****

The Office of Life, Human Dignity and Charity in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is seeking an Associate Director for Respect Life Ministries. The Associate Director works with the Director to assist in creating and coordinating the respect life activities of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.  The Associate Director works in areas of education, pastoral care, public policy and prayer/worship, as outlined in the USCCB’s 2001 document, Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities:  A Campaign in Support of Life.

The Associate Director for Respect Life Ministries will oversee and help expand the Project Rachel post-abortion healing ministry, including networking with similar services by pregnancy care centers, and supervising the part-time coordinator;  assist in organization/coordination of annual March for Life trip; network with other respect life agencies on issues related to abortion, grief support, capital punishment, end of life care and disabilities, especially in the Dayton and Northern regions;  remain current on and advocate with local legislators for laws that support Catholic teaching on life issues; represent in a positive way in person and through electronic communication the Church’s teaching on respect life issues, especially through social media accounts;speak to adult and youth audiences on various respect life topics;represent the Archdiocese at respect life events; work collaboratively with the Director to create and publish the monthly Respect Life Newsletter, including design and composing content; work to establish regular healing opportunities for pregnancy loss and other bereavement issues; assist in editing and maintenance of the Respect Life and Project Rachel websites and help maintain the network for Respect Life Parish Coordinators, including informational trainings and opportunities for fellowship.

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Posting deadline: October 1, 2021