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

Payroll Accountant

Des Moines Region Catholic School Corporation, 1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA

The Payroll Accountant for Des Moines Regional Catholic Schools will oversee and manage payroll processes for the network of 12 Catholic schools. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll in compliance with federal, state, and diocesan regulations. The Payroll Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy and providing excellent service to school employees and administrators.

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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. 

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.

Application Deadline: March 31st.

Please email resume and cover letter to Rev. Michael Hutchison at office@stjohnsadel.org

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Music Coordinator

St. John's Catholic Church, Adel, IA

St. John's in Adel has an opening for a Part-Time Music Coordinator. The Music Coordinator facilitates the worship life of the parish community through music and liturgical planning, preparation, and coordination.

Application Deadline: March 31st.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Rev. Michael Hutchinson, office@stjohnsadel.org

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Worship Choir Director

Holy Trinity, Des Moines, IA

Holy Trinity is looking for a worship choir director. Working with liturgical team, the Choir Director is responsible for planning, rehearsing and directing choral music for Sunday 10:30am Masses, as well as Holidays and special occasions.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Mary Gisler, Business Manager in the Holy Trinity Parish Office.

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Director of Faith Formation

Our Lady of Holy Rosary Parish, Glenwood, IA

Our Lady of Holy Rosary is hiring a full time Director of Faith Formation for preschool through High School. This includes sacramental preparation, family and youth activities, and forming catechists. 

For more information contact Father Dan Siepker at 712-527-5211.

To apply for the position, send a resume with references to holyrosarych@msn.com

 

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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Director of Youth Evangelization and Formation

St. Boniface, Waukee, IA

St. Boniface Catholic Church is seeking a gifted and experienced ministry leader.  The role, as currently defined, focuses on discerning and implementing an engaging evangelistic and discipleship-oriented faith formation program from early childhood through high school.

The salary is commensurate with the role for which the catechetical leader will be hired.  Excellent benefits are also provided.  Candidates with a ministry-related degree and parish life experience are preferred.

St. Boniface is a vibrant and dynamic parish that ministers to 2000+ families in the rapid growing west suburbs of Des Moines, Iowa, which offers an excellent quality of life.  The parish embraces the mission of the Church to evangelize, guided by a pastor who is committed to fostering pastoral renewal.  At St. Boniface, there is excitement about grace being poured down by the Holy Spirit.  If you could be the next great addition to our pastoral team, we want to hear from you!

To request a job description or if you have any questions, please contact George McNulty, Parish Manager, at gmcnulty@stbonifacechurch.org.

Youth Ministry Coordinator

St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines, IA

Join the vibrant team here at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church! We're seeking a mission-driven individual to inspire and lead faith formation programs for middle and high school youth. Be a part of our exciting potential partnership with NET Ministries, hosting a Discipleship Team all year to evangelize and build lasting relationships with our youth. Ready to make an impact? Apply by February 28, 2025!

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