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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.
Director of Music Ministry
St. John Catholic Church, Adel, Iowa
Bring your passion for Christ, love of music, and gift for inspiring others to St. John’s Catholic Church in Adel, Iowa! As our parish grows, we are seeking a Director of Music Ministry who will help build a vibrant ministry that brings people together, develops their God-given gifts, and leads our community more deeply into prayer and worship.
The Director of Music Ministry sees music as a ministry of prayer and service. The position is charged with developing a prayerful, singing assembly through example, celebration, preparation, evaluation, education, and personal ministry. Through musical leadership and pastoral care, the Director helps transform liturgical celebrations into encounters with Christ, drawing parishioners of all ages more deeply into worship and active participation through song.
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Director of Music
SS. John and Paul, Altoona, Iowa
This PT position selects music for liturgies, including funerals and weddings, recruits, trains, and schedules musicians. Collaborates to plan Holy Week, Christmas and other holy day liturgies, and acts as a resource for faith formation events and sacramental celebrations.
Please send cover letter, resume and references to ssjohnpaul@ssjohnpaul.org to apply.
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Full-Time Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry
Holy Spirit Parish, Creston, Iowa
Holy Spirit Parish is seeking to hire an energetic, practicing Catholic in good Standing to lead Religious Education and Youth Ministry in Creston, Iowa. This is full time position with benefits.
The Director brings love, compassion, and faith in God to the young people of the parish, providing vision and leadership for all catechetical, youth, and young adult evangelization efforts at Holy Spirit Parish in Creston, Iowa. This unified role manages Religious Education (Pre-K–10th Grade as applicable), Sacramental Preparation, and comprehensive ministries for pre-K to middle school, high school, and young adults. Following the USCCB framework, Renewing the Vision, and the Des Moines Diocese guidelines, the Director recruits volunteers, builds the faith community, and inspires families to actively participate in the sacramental life of the Church and in their children’s faith development.
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Part - Time Religious Education Assistant
St. Augustin Catholic Church, Des Moines, Iowa
St. Augustin Catholic Church is seeking to Hire an energetic, practicing Catholic in good Standing to assist with our religious education program. The Ideal candidate will have previous experience working with children and certification in at least one level of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd approach. The Religious Education Assistant will work with our Director of Religious Education to prepare the CGS atrium spaces and materials, coordinating classes and sacramental preparation. This fulfilling role will also assist in the planning for special events for students, as well as participate in key roles for larger parish events throughout the year.
Please send cover letters, resumes and 3 references to Janis@staugustin.org
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Music Director
St. John the Apostle, Norwalk, Iowa
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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Liturgy & Music Ministry Team Lead
St. Pius X Catholic Parish, Urbandale, Iowa
St. Pius X Catholic Parish is seeking a pastoral leader who will build, strengthen, and take to the next level our current teams to model and renew all things in the liturgy & music ministry of the parish community through the planning and preparation of Divine Worship, especially the Sunday Mass. This role collaborates with professional assistants. It builds and equips teams of engaged missionary disciples to implement the parish's mission and vision into the liturgical life.
TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Dean Roth-Business Manager at droth@saintpiuschurch.org
Young Disciple Ministry Coordinator
St. Pius X Catholic Parish, Urbandale, Iowa
This Mission Team member is a pastoral leader who will collaborate with the Mission Team Lead, clergy, FOCUS parish missionaries, and other engaged disciples to build, strengthen, and take to the next level our current teams to model and renew all things parish missionary discipleship by providing family-centered, small-group formation for Sacramental Preparation, religious formation, and Clear Path ministries for our young disciples. It builds and equips teams for engaged missionary disciples to implement the parish's mission and vision.
TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Dean Roth-Business Manager at droth@saintpiuschurch.org
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