Executive Director - Marriage, Family, and Respect Life

POSITION SUMMARY: The Executive Director of the Office of Marriage, Family, and Respect Life (OMFRL) serves the Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington by providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and visionary direction for diocesan ministries that promote, strengthen, and uphold the dignity of marriage, family, and human life. The Executive Director leads the development and implementation of diocesan initiatives, programs, and resources that equip pastors and parishes with the formation, guidance, and tools needed to advance the Church's mission in marriage, family, and respect life ministries. The role also provides leadership and oversight for parish-based outreach and pastoral care ministries, including the Gabriel Project, which supports pregnant women and families in need, and Project Rachel, which offers healing and accompaniment to those seeking reconciliation and hope after abortion. The Executive Director represents the Diocese in collaborative partnerships with organizations such as the Virginia Catholic Conference, serving as the diocesan liaison for educational initiatives, public policy, and advocacy efforts that uphold and advance the Church's teaching on marriage, family, and the sanctity of human life. PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Selects, develops, evaluates, and leads a staff that is widely acknowledged as an effective and responsive group. Provides overall leadership, vision, and direction for the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life, ensuring alignment with diocesan priorities and the mission of the Catholic Church. Develops and implements strategic plans, goals, and initiatives in collaboration with the Senior Director, Respect Life Director, and Director of Project Rachel/Gabriel Project. Oversees all marriage, family, and respect life programs and ministries, ensuring effectiveness, accountability, and fidelity to Catholic teaching. Evaluates existing programs and identifies opportunities for growth, innovation, and increased pastoral impact. Develops, manages, and administers the annual office budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of diocesan resources. Oversees program service fees, revenue management, and financial reporting. Directs fundraising initiatives, including the annual Gift for Life campaign, in collaboration with the Director of Project Rachel/Gabriel Project. Approves funding decisions related to Project Rachel and Gabriel Project client assistance. Oversees office operations, including registration systems, FOCCUS inventories, direct mailings, and administrative processes. Provides executive leadership for major diocesan events, conferences, and celebrations. Directs all aspects of a biennial diocesan festival serving approximately 5,000–8,000 participants, including planning, budgeting, venue selection, vendor management, volunteer coordination, programming, logistics, and event execution. Attends and supports conferences, liturgies, training programs, and special events sponsored by the Office. Approves the design, content, and funding of educational, promotional, and advertising materials supporting all Office initiatives. Ensures consistent messaging that reflects Catholic teaching and diocesan priorities. Serves as a spokesperson and representative of the Diocese on issues related to marriage, family life, and the protection of human life. Cultivates and maintains collaborative relationships with diocesan, parish, community, and national organizations to advance marriage, family, and life ministries. Coordinates initiatives with organizations including, but not limited to: Virginia Catholic Conference, Diocese of Richmond, National Committee for a Human Life Amendment (NCHLA), Virginia Society for Human Life, Catholic Engaged Encounter, Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the Knights of Columbus and the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Collaborates with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Pro-Life and Marriage and Family Life Offices on national initiative…