Employment Opportunities

Director of Worship – Church of the Resurrection is a Roman Catholic parish located in Dubuque IA. We are a vibrant parish with 2,400 families, seeking a full-time Director of Worship. Responsibilities will include directing the parish music programs for weekend liturgies, Holy Days, and funerals. Schedule liturgical ministers; coordinate the art and environment. Required Qualifications:

• College degree or better (bachelor’s required) in music, or related area
• Practicing Catholic willing to engage in the faith life of our parish
• Thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgy
• Demonstrated vocal and keyboard/piano proficiency
• Flexibility to accommodate an irregular work schedule

Complete job description is available on the parish website: www.res-dbq.org
To apply, please submit the cover letter and resume to DBQ058S3@DBQARCH.ORG.


Parish Secretary – Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a full-time Secretary.  This position will assist the Pastor and others in carrying out general administrative duties of the parish.  Primary responsibilities include assisting parishioners contacting the parish office and providing general secretarial and clerical services.  A practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred.  Email cover letter and resume to Rev. Dennis Conway, Pastor, at d.conway@dbqarch.org.


Parish Secretary - St. Joseph Parish, Marion, IA, a parish of two thousand families, is seeking a full-time parish secretary who has strong people skills, a positive attitude and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining confidentiality. Responsibilities include general receptionist and office duties. Must have experience with Microsoft Office and multi-line phone systems. Three to five years of work in a general office setting and a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church is preferred. Please visit www.stjoesmarion.org/employment to find the employment application. Send resume, cover letter and completed job application by September 1 to:  Search Committee; St. Joseph Parish; 1790 14^th St.; Marion, IA 52302 or by email to jobs@stjoesmarion.org.


Parish Secretary - St Anthony Church in Dubuque, Iowa is seeking a part-time Secretary.  This position will assist the Pastor, Pastoral Associate, Business Manager, Bookkeeper and others in carrying out general administrative duties of the parish.  Primary responsibilities include assisting parishioners contacting the parish office and providing general secretarial and clerical services.  A practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred.  Email cover letter and resume to Rev. Steven J. Rosonke, Pastor, at dbq060@dbqarch.org



Coordinator of Youth Ministry - The Heart of Mary Cluster (which includes the parishes of St. Mary, Vinton; St. Mary, Urbana; and Sacred Heart, Walker) is seeking a Coordinator of Youth Ministry.  This position will be responsible for the faith formation program for grades 6-12, including confirmation prep.   Consideration will be given to both full-time and part-time (30+ hour/week) applicants for this 11-month position.  Please send resume, cover letter and references to Marcia Reilly, Parish Life Coordinator, 2200 2^nd Ave, Vinton, IA  52349 or e-mail to m.reilly@dbqarch.org.  Full job description available upon request.  


Business Manager - Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a full-time Business Manager. This position will assist the Pastor in carrying out general administrative and financial management of the parish. Responsibilities include coordinating contractors, managing parish finances, and budgeting. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits included. Email cover letter and resume to Rev. Dennis Conway, Pastor, at d.conway@dbqarch.org.


Religious Education Teacher/Youth Minister - St John School of Religion, New Hampton


Director of Faith Formation - St Patrick Catholic Church in beautiful Clear Lake, Iowa is a parish of approximately 500 families. We are seeking an energetic and organized person to be responsible for developing and implementing all Faith Formation programs within the parish. This would include but not limited to, Religious Education and or its equivalents, youth programs, as well as adult programs. A successful candidate must be a confirmed practicing Catholic with a BA degree in theology/religious education or its equivalent in related educational fields. Position available immediately. To learn more about this opportunity, go to the parish website: www.stpatrickcommunity.com to review the job description and application materials or contact the pastor at St Patrick Catholic Church, 641-357-3214 or sainttpatrick@cltel.net. For consideration, please send a cover letter, application, and resume with references to: St Patrick Catholic Church, 1001 9th Avenue South, Clear Lake, IA 50428, or email to saintpatrick@cltel.net

Affordable Housing Director - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, an ecumenical provider of affordable housing, is seeking an experienced full-time Affordable Housing Director to join our senior leadership team to provide oversight and planning for a 209 unit portfolio in Dubuque, Maquoketa and Waterloo. Position is based in Dubuque and reports to the Executive Director.  The successful candidate will have previous management experience, be highly skilled in oversight across an organization, interpersonal relationships, budget, staff supervision, leasing and marketing, facilities management, public relations, compliance oversight, and have the ability to interpret and implement applicable rules and regulations. Bachelor’s degree, previous property management experience, previous management experience, four (4) years experience with Affordable Housing Programs (HUD, USDA, Section 8) required. Competitive pay and benefits, exceptional paid time off program included.  Email resume and cover letter to Human Resources at dbqchr@dbqarch.org