Associate Director of Social Concerns

Job Description

Employment Opportunity:
Associate Director (Lobbyist)
Date Posted: April 24, 2025 Deadline: Until Filled
Position: Associate Director Status: Fulltime
Location: Columbus, Ohio Reports To: Executive Director

Job Summary:
The Catholic Conference of Ohio (CCO), the official representative of the Catholic Church in
matters of public policy and government relations in Ohio, is seeking an Associate Director to
advocate on all issues related to Catholic moral and social teaching, except Catholic education.
The primary responsibility of the Associate Director is to monitor, evaluate, and propose responses
to legislative and public policy issues in which the Church is interested. The person in this
position also convenes regular meetings with various diocesan staff members to collaborate on
issues across Ohio. The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director of the CCO.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Serves as a registered lobbyist with the State of Ohio and represents the CCO in close
coordination with the Executive Director.
• Reviews and monitors state laws, rules, and regulations that affect or relate to Catholic social
teaching and diocesan agencies and programs.
• Leads Ohio diocesan meetings, addressing issues related to Catholic Charities, respect life,
social action, immigration, prison ministry, and others.
• Develops and implements a timely and effective communication network regarding legislative
issues and Catholic social doctrine with the CCO Associate Director for Communications.
• With the Executive Director, advises the bishops of Ohio on public policy matters affecting the
Church and of concern to the Church at the state level.
• Networks, as appropriate, with national Catholic interest groups and faith-based or secular Ohio
interest groups.
• Maintains and develops resource and research needs concerning Church teaching.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Willingness to work an occasional evening or weekend.
Qualifications and Skills:
• A practicing Catholic in good standing with solid knowledge and passion for the Catholic Church,
including structure and doctrine.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to Catholic moral and social teaching.
• Ability to function as a registered lobbyist in the State of Ohio and to advocate on behalf of
the Church before the General Assembly and agencies of state government.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and collaboratively and interact with individuals
and groups.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong skills in oral and written communication.

Benefits:
• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick/Personal Days
• Pension Plan

To Apply:
Send a letter of interest, resume, one writing or work sample, and three references to
admin@ohiocathconf.org. Contact the CCO office at 614.224.7147 with any questions.

About the Employer

Public policy agency of the Bishops of Ohio