Diocesan Openings

Where it may not always be a requirement that an individual be Catholic for a position, employees are expected to support the teachings of the Catholic Church in public forum. Fulfillment of the employee's job responsibilities should be consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Please see the Diocesan Application for Employment here.

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Catholic Pastoral Center

Part-time Director - senior housing

The Diocese of Des Moines and it’s newly formed Senior Housing Corporation is in the very early stages of conducting a search for a part time director to lead the organization.

The goals of this position will be to initiate and develop this new program toward needs assessment, construction and management of senior housing facilities serving seniors of various financial demographics throughout the Diocese. The goal of this effort is to allow seniors to remain within their parishes and possibly for seniors to relocate near their adult children, with the goal of providing a safe, secure environment and encourage seniors to participate in parish life.If you have a background in real estate development including:

Multi-family housing construction
Construction and permanent financing for multi-family buildings
Residential senior rental management
Market studies pertaining to senior housing

If you would be interested in more information, please contact us at:
hr@dmdiocese.org

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Diocese of Des Moines

Multimedia Journalist for the Diocese of Des Moines

Do you possess creative skills in reporting, writing, web development and radio production?
The Diocese of Des Moines has a full time position for the right individual who possesses experience and training in creating a variety of news media.
The essential functions of the job include:
•Assists the editor with determining stories for The Catholic Mirror. Reports, writes and edits stories. Handles all advertising-related duties including: answering queries, sending billing information to the Finance Department monthly, assisting with simple ads design and layout on the newspaper. Assists with design, layout, headline writing and captions for The Catholic Mirror. Assists with proofreading, making final corrections and formatting the paper for delivery to the printer. Deliver copies to staff at the Catholic Pastoral Center.
•Updates the diocesan website. This includes: maintaining the diocesan blog, posting files from Bishop’s radio show, posting press releases, maintaining the diocesan calendar, posting bulletin announcements and Around the Diocese notices.
•Takes photographs, downloads and prepares them for publication for The Catholic Mirror, the diocesan website and diocesan Facebook page.
•Assists with radio content provided to KWKY: Write and record 1-minute weekday news briefs; produce Bishop’s weekly radio show including book guests, provide weekly script
•Assists communications director with public relations activities including preparation of news releases.
A sampling of qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with emphasis in communications, journalism, or public relations; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience and knowledge of news/editorial writing and computerized graphic design practices pertinent to the publication of a newspaper or other journal or magazine, wire service, or similar periodic publication.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including advanced skill in copy writing and editing news and public interest stories. Good graphics design, layout and desktop publishing skills.
Knowledge of the policies and programs of the Roman Catholic Church. Ability to understand, explain, and carry out the mission of the diocese and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Knowledge of the history, customs, and traditions of the Catholic Church also preferred.
Travel is required approximately 30% of time to various locations throughout the diocese. Occasional in-state/out-of-state travel may also be required. Requires some evening and weekend work. Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Qualified individuals can send their cover letter, resume and some samples of your work to:
hr@dmdiocese.org
or Human Resources
Diocese of Des Moines
601 Grand
Des Moines, IA 50309

Accepting resumes through May 22, 2012