Employment Opportunities

The job opportunities listed are from the various parishes, schools and central offices of the Diocese of Des Moines.

Each job listed provides a brief description of the job and the qualifications required of candidates for the position. Instructions for applying are provided at the bottom of each listing. Interviewing and hiring are done by the institution listing the job. Questions regarding any of the open positions listed should be directed to the hiring institution NOT the Diocese of Des Moines.

If you are a parish looking to add or update a job posting, please contact the Diocese of Des Moines Human Resources Office at 515-237-5097 or by email at hr@dmdiocese.org.

Current Open Positions

Diocesan Openings

Assistant Director for Diaconate Formation

Pastoral Center, Des Moines IA

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines is seeking a part-time Assistant Director for Diaconate Formation (15-30 Hours/month). This role supports men and their wives if married in the 5 -year journey toward the Permanent Diaconate through teaching, facilitation, and vocational promotion. 

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Digital Evangelization Specialist

Pastoral Center, Des Moines IA

The Diocese of Des Moines is seeking a visionary Digital Evangelization Specialist to advance how we share the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Catholic faith in the digital age. This is a vital communications role that drives meaningful engagement and brings the Gospel to life through compelling storytelling and using smart digital strategies. By leveraging modern platforms, you will help our local parishes widen their digital footprints and equip them with the tools needed to reach souls in a modern world.

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Catholic Schools Openings

Teachers do so much more than teach reading, writing and mathematics. They inspire. They lead. They care. Considering a career in education? Working at our schools is more than a job. It is a vocation and a career worth exploring.

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Catholic Parish Openings

Joining a parish team is an opportunity to immerse oneself in a close-knit community dedicated to fostering faith, compassion, and service. Whether in pastoral care, administration, or outreach, each role plays a vital part in creating an environment where individuals can deepen their connection to God and one another.

Parish openings are listed in alphabetical order by city & parish.

Business Manager

Assumption, Granger IA

Assumption Catholic Church in Granger, IA seeks a part-time Business Manager. An individual in this position is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the Finance Office and the parish facilities. This is to be provided either directly or through the supervision of staff (both paid and volunteer) assigned to these duties. Individual must maintain a spirit of cooperation and collaboration with all parish staff. Candidate must be a practicing Catholic with strong Catholic values. 

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Part-Time Director of Religious Education

St. Edward, Afton 

St. Edward in Afton, Iowa is seeking a Part-Time Director of Religious Education who will work with our 6months-9-year-olds CGS Criteria and teaching materials for 7th/8th grades, as well as help from the next generation of young Catholics as they prepare for the sacraments of 1st communion, and reconciliation.

For more information, please contact the parish office at 641-782-5728 or email holyspiritcreston@gmail.com

       

Music Director

St. John the Apostle, Norwalk IA

Bring your passion for Christ, love of music, and gift for inspiring others to St. John the Apostle Catholic Church!  As our Director of Music Ministry, you will have the unique and exciting opportunity to build and grow a vibrant music program in a thriving parish and community. Your leadership will help transform liturgical celebrations into powerful encounters with Christ, drawing parishioners of all ages deeper into worship through song.

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Catholic Organizations

No current openings posted.