The Catholic Pro-Life Community, the Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas commissioned in 1993, is devoted to ending abortion and restoring respect and legal protection for every human life. The CPLC carries out this mission through life-saving ministries serving the public with supportive services for mothers and their children, education and advocacy on life issues and women's health, and abortion aftercare. The CPLC has been called the largest and most effective diocesan pro-life organization in the world and a model for the nation.

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OUR MISSION

The Mission of the Catholic Pro-Life Community is to educate, unite, and mobilize Catholics and people of goodwill to end abortion and restore respect and legal protection for every human life from conception until natural death.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Administration of the Project Gabriel Ministry such as hiring team members,

advising, and assisting the Project Gabriel staff and volunteers, creating awareness and building relationships among different agencies and organizations.

• Compile, report, and track ministry updates; create and submit a ministry budget (monitor, and authorize expenditures throughout the year), and consistently work to expand the ministry.

• Schedule and conduct Gabriel Angel Trainings (English and Spanish) as well as “Grow in Gabriel,” the ongoing education talks for current Gabriel Angels.

• Team with GEMS Coordinator and Project Gabriel Assistant to expand the

educational program and approve scholarship awards. This will include the

development of a GEMS program for fathers.

• Work and interact with other ministry directors, department directors and Parish Engagement team to recruit volunteers and moms in need

• Follow all budgetary procedures and work with team to identify grant needs.

The previous statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All representatives of the Catholic Pro-Life Community may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

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KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for Protection of Life. A heartfelt desire to join a community of love and dedication to the most important cause – Life. The Catholic Pro-Life Community doesn’t just do pro-life work as some hobby to be squeezed in when we have time, but as the very heart and soul of our quest for justice in this world.

• Teachable and Adaptable. Willing to learn and work cooperatively with team members and community pro-life partners to provide superior care, education, and resources to moms in need. Ability to work effectively with individuals (volunteers, team members and clients) at all levels of the organization and community.

• Developmental Creativity. Possess an intuitive sense to create and develop new programs for use by Project Gabriel, its staff and volunteers. These programs would be designed to implement projects for mothers, fathers and volunteers involved in Project Gabriel’s programs, and to encourage signups for program clients and mentors.

• A Proven Leader. Ability to motivate and lead staff and volunteers to achieve the desired ministry goals. This requires a continuity of direction that begins with planning and defining key approaches, providing hands-on demonstration and knowledge transfer, and learning and optimizing based on actual performance.

• Foundational Experience. Demonstrated ability to achieve designated goals through individual contribution and team-oriented solutions. Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years experience working with clients is essential. Solid experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) is necessary.

All employees and volunteers of the CPLC are to exercise faithful stewardship of the time, talent, and resources at their disposal and those of their co-workers in achieving the results that will be most worthy of the prayers, sacrifices, and generosity of our supporters. This is manifested through active membership in a parish/faith community in good standing with the Church, acceptance of the magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church with detailed understanding of the teachings on the life issues and compliance with the Diocese’s Safe Environment Program.