Executive Director of the Georgia Catholic Conference (GCC)

Job Description

The Archdiocese of Atlanta, in collaboration with the Diocese of Savannah, has an immediate opening for an Executive Director of the Georgia Catholic Conference (GCC).

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by forwarding a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume sent to catholicjobs@archatl.com

Position summary:
The Executive Director for the Georgia Catholic Conference (GCC) informs and advises the Catholic bishops of Georgia on public policy issues considered by the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the state and federal governments and represents the bishops in matters concerning public policy. This position oversees educational and public communications related to the Conference's priority issues, including developing, and managing a legislative action network and all external communications for the Conference. The GCC represents the Archdiocese of Atlanta as well as the Diocese of Savannah.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Analyze law and public policy considering Catholic social teaching, canon law, and Catholic practices; defend the Church's position under the scrutiny of legislative hearings and the media.
• Research public policy issues through internet and legal databases.
• Drafts public policy statements on behalf of the bishops to reflect the position of the Church on a state and national issues.
• Directly interact, as a registered lobbyist, with members of Congress, State legislators, and government agency personnel in presenting the Church's position on sensitive issues. Maintains relationships with other lobbyists who support the mission of the church as well as those with opposing views.
• Oversees all administrative duties, to include maintaining the Georgia Catholic Conference website in collaboration with the archdiocesan webmaster.
• Manage and organize events, to include, but not limited to Catholic Day at the Capitol, and Faith and Public Policy seminars.
• Presents to various parish groups throughout the State of Georgia on Catholic social teaching, Catholic faith, and public policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Catholic bishops of Georgia.

Education, Skills, & Experience:
• A professional background in law, public policy, or a related field is preferred
• Practical knowledge and experience in the lawmaking process of the Georgia General Assembly
• Commitment to continuous learning across a broad spectrum of subjects, such as public policy issues, law, theology, bioethics, and philosophy
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills
• Excellent research and analysis skills
• Strength in decision-making and prudential judgment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to operate and act in a nonpartisan manner
• A practicing Catholic in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church
• Proven leadership skills
• The highest standards of ethics and integrity including ability to pass background screening

EEO/AA Statement:
The Archdiocese of Atlanta does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status or religion (except for certain positions which require applicants of the Catholic faith based upon bona fide occupational qualifications).

About the Employer

We, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, are a people of prayer, love and joy who are dedicated to the salvation of all. As disciples and believers in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we proclaim the good news and grow in faith, hope, love and service to others. We are unified in our commitment to sacramental life, pastoral care and life-long formation in our Roman Catholic faith. We express our love through evangelization, fellowship, Catholic education, social services and charity in the full pursuit of effective discipleship.