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.
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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Accountant/Bookkeeper
Our Lady's Immaculate Heart, Ankeny IA
Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, in Ankeny, is hiring an accountant/bookkeeper for our parish and preschool. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of accounting/bookkeeping expertise, (2-yr degree in Accounting), non-profit experience is preferred for this position.
Send resume and name of two supervisory references to Kate Murphy, Business Manager at Kate@OLIH.org
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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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St. Boniface Catholic Church, Waukee, IA
St. Boniface is seeking a joy-filled, full-time administrative assistant for our parish evangelization and discipleship initiatives, as well as for adult sacramental offerings including Baptism, Marriage, and Becoming Catholic.
In this supporting ministry position, you will work directly with our Director of Evangelization & Discipleship to provide administrative, clerical, and hospitality support for a variety of offerings intended to build community, help others encounter Jesus, and make intentional missionary disciples for Waukee and beyond! St. Boniface is growing and there is excitement about the grace being poured down by the Holy Spirit in our community.
We are looking for an organized, passionate, faith-filled person who desires to become fully engaged in our parish community. If you could be the next great addition to our parish team, we want to hear from you!
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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Youth Ministry Coordinator
St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines IA
The Youth Ministry Coordinator oversees formation for 9th-12th graders including weekly youth ministry gatherings, service projects, social events, and leadership development opportunities. The Youth Ministry Coordinator also oversees confirmation preparation.
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Youth Minister - Part-time
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 to St. John's faith formation director: office@stjohnsadel.org
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Director of Faith Formation
St. John's Catholic Church, Adel, IA
St. John's Catholic Church is seeking a Director of Faith Formation. This Full-time position includes benefits with a flexible schedule. St. Johns's is a growing parish on a mission to love God, love neighbors, share the Gospel and build the Kingdom of God. This position is responsible for overall planning and implementation of the religious education and sacramental preparation of the parish community.
Please email resume and cover letter to Rev. Michael Hutchison office@stjohnsadel.org
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Director of Worship Ministries
St. Pius X, Urbandale, IA
We are a vibrant parish serving 1500 Families looking to hire a Director of Worship Ministries. The director will oversee the music and liturgical ministries and reports directly to the pastor. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.
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Parish Music Coordinator
St. Theresa Parish, Des Moines, IA
St. Theresa parish in Des Moines is seeking a part-time music coordinator to connect musicians, celebrants and faithful to God through liturgical music. The music coordinator will facilitate the Liturgical Music Team (choir, cantors, musicians), and be a resource for selection of music for Mass and other liturgies. Key Expectations: prior in parish music ministry, skill in voice or piano, proven communication skills, strong commitment collaboration.
Contact Kenneth Seymour, Parish Business manager for more information. kseymour@stsdsm.com
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