Austin, TX

Job Description

Ministerial Character

The Bishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church (the diocese) entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ’s mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Each position employed in the Diocese of Austin helps to extend the ministry of the Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Bishop in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church.

Job Summary

The Director of Family Life is responsible for overseeing diocesan programs, initiatives, and resources related to the ongoing catechesis and formation of Family Sacramental Living, i.e. chaste living, marriage preparation, natural family planning (NFP), and enrichment, through the development of resources to encourage discipleship within the family. The position reports to the Secretariat for Formation and Spirituality and operates under general supervision with wide latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative.

Essential Job Duties

• Implement the standards of and maintain working relationship with the USCCB Family Life Office.
• Promote Chaste living through catechesis and resources.
• Plan, organize, teach and promote Theology of the Body workshops in English and Spanish.
• Develop, oversee, coordinate and evaluate diocesan marriage preparation, marriage enrichment and marriage dissolution support programs.
• Serve as a resource to parish on the pastoral care of the family throughout the family life cycle.
• Develop family-related resources and programming for use in the diocese.
• Develop policies and procedures, and promote Natural Family Planning (NFP).
• Develop budget and oversee operations of the office.
• Use effective supervision techniques and personnel management practices with assigned staff.
• Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to parishes, diocesan staff, and other customers.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of Catholic theology and Church teaching related marriage and family.
• Ability to perform in a pastorally sensitive manner and able to inspire others to leadership.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, including presenting complex and technical information during workshops to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to use effective listening, strategic planning, goal setting and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate various work-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work effectively with staff, clergy, religious and laity.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and utilize effective time management techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
• Ability to proficiently communicate in English and Spanish (conversing, writing, and reading).
• Ability to use effective supervision strategies and techniques with assigned staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Trainings

• Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field of study from an accredited American university or equivalent in a foreign country.

Experience

• Three (3) years of full time work or volunteer experience in a parish or diocesan ministry that included work with chaste living and family life issues.
• Two (2) years full time or volunteer experience supervising staff or volunteers, preferably in a church or faith-based environment.
  Language:
• Bilingual English-Spanish (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing).

Catholic Requirement

• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must be certified in Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry within 60 days of employment, and maintain certification throughout the employment period.

About Diocese of Austin

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin includes 127 parishes, or faith communities, in 25 counties in Central Texas. The diocese stretches from West, Texas, (just north of Waco) in the north to San Marcos in the south to the Bryan/College Station area in the east to Mason in the west. Its largest metropolitan areas are Austin, Bryan/College Station, the Killeen/Temple/Belton area and Waco. Nearly 108,000 Catholic families live in the diocese, approximately 450,000 Catholics. There are 220 priests, 168 deacons, approximately 46 brothers and 102 sisters serving in the diocese.

Mission Statement

We, the Diocese of Austin, through the Word and Eucharist, prayer, formation and education, social ministries and advocacy, embrace diverse cultures throughout the diocese so that together, as the Catholic Church, we may continue the mission of Christ in the world today.

Learn More: http://www.austindiocese.org/

How to Apply

The Diocese of Austin only accepts online applications. To apply, please visit our website http://austindiocese.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php