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.
Youth Minister
St. John's Catholic Church, Adel, IA
St. John's Catholic Church in Adel is seeking a part-time youth minister. Located west of the Des Moines Metro area, St. John's is a growing parish, with an active and dynamic youth presence. The part-time position, in collaboration with the Director of Faith Formation, supports the sacramental and spiritual development of youth in grades 9-12.
Please email resume and cover letter by May 17th, 2024, to Rev. Remigius "Remi" Okere C.S.Sp. Pastor at okere.remi@gmail.com
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Ss. John and Paul Parish, Altoona, IA
Ss. John and Paul Parish, Altoona, Iowa, a parish of intergenerational faith formation, seeks full-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry. The coordinator’s focus of junior- and senior-high youth ministry and Confirmation preparation with freshmen and sophomores includes collaborating for monthly intergenerational faith formation, planning for twice-monthly youth ministry groups, and coordinating volunteers.
To apply, email cover letter, resumé, and references to ssjohnpaul@ssjohnpaul.org
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Our Lady's Immaculate Heart, Ankeny IA
Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, is adding a full-time maintenance technician to our team of professionals to help maintain the general housekeeping of our church property. The position has competitive pay, along with health/life/dental benefits, sick and vacation pay, 11 paid holidays, and a 403b with match.
Submit your resume and supervisory references to Ms. Kate Murphy, Business Manager at kate@olih.org.
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St. Ambrose Cathedral, Des Moines, IA
St. Ambrose Cathedral is seeking a full-time Director of Family Faith Formation. This person is a key figure in the dynamic, multi-cultural community of St. Ambrose Cathedral. This role involves engaging with diverse families, individuals preparing for sacraments, teenagers transitioning to adulthood, and parents fostering their families as domestic Churches.
Contact Nancy McCarthy with any questions: nmccarthy@saintambrosecathedral.org
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Director of Music & Liturgy
St. Ambrose Cathedral, Des Moines, IA
Would you like to use your skills in music and coordination to keep our St. Ambrose Cathedral liturgies beautiful, meaningful, and high quality? Would you embrace our unique opportunities to involve parishioners and music of many cultures in our liturgy?
For more information, please visit our website at: www.saintambrosecathedral.org
Maintenance Technician
St. Augustin Parish, Des Moines, IA
St. Augustin Parish in Des Moines is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to assist in the maintenance of the physical plant needs of multiple parish buildings and property. the ideal candidate will have documented education and /or skills in one or more of the following: HVAC, plumbing (boiler system), Electrical and construction techniques.
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St. Boniface Catholic Church, Waukee, IA
St. Boniface Catholic Church is seeking a gifted and experienced missionary disciple and ministry leader to join their team. The role as currently defined gives primary focus to adolescent faith formation and comprehensive youth ministry, under the title of Director of Youth Evangelization and Formation.
Additionally, candidates who bring strong abilities to lead a staff of parish catechetical leaders will be considered for expanded responsibilities, under the title of Director of Parish Evangelization and Formation. The salary is competitive and commensurate with the role for which the catechetical leader will be hired. Benefits are excellent. Candidates with a ministry-related degree and 5-8 years of parish experience are preferred.
Applications are now being accepted. To apply, please submit the following application materials to George McNulty, Parish Manager, at gmcnulty@stbonifacechurch.org
- Cover letter (PDF)
- Resume/CV (PDF)
- Contact information for three ministry or business references (PDF)
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RCIA Director
Sacred Heart Parish, West Des Moines, IA
Sacred Heart, WDM, Iowa, is seeking an energetic, faith filled person to assist the Pastor in the fulfillment of his ministry to spread the Gospel by developing, implementing, and maintaining the RCIA program. this is a part-time position requiring some nights and weekends as well as some time in the office to collaborate with the mission of Sacred Heart church and the staff. hours are very flexible for this position averaging 15 hours/week.
Send cover letter and resume to loralee.chase@sacredheartwdm.org
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Business Manager
Sacred Heart, West Des Moines, IA
Sacred Heart, WDM, Iowa is seeking a full-time business manager. This full-time, salaried position is accountable to the Pastor and is responsible for overseeing the day to day financial operation of the parish office and as well as facilities management.
Send cover letter and resume to chris.hartshorn@sacredheartwdm.org
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