Employment Opportunities

Custodian - Immaculate Conception and St. Wenceslaus Parishes, Cedar Rapids are seeking a full time custodian.  Responsibilities include janitorial work at both parishes.  Must be able to work independently as well as with other staff members. For more information or to apply for the position please contact Rev. Dennis Conway at d.conway@dbqarch.org or (319) 362-7181.

Music Director - Immaculate Conception Parish in Charles City has an opening for Music Director. This is a full-time position who will foster full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy, encourage musical participation during liturgies, cultivate an appreciation of sacred music, select team members to facilitate the development of the parish music repertoire, and lead liturgy(s).  Must be a proficient vocalist, pianist and organist and active Catholic. Submit resume and cover letter to Fr. Tom Heathershaw at t.heathershaw@dbqarch.org.

Faith Formation Director – St Joseph the Worker Cluster (Holy Name in West Union, St Peter in Clermont, St Francis of Assisi in Fayette and Immaculate Conception in Sumner). The Cluster Faith Formation Director (CFFD) will coordinate and oversee the Adult and Youth Faith Formation programs for St. Joseph the Worker Cluster. The CFFD will preferably have experience as a Catechist, teacher, or Director of Religious Education and will be a Sacramental Catholic who is active in their parish. In addition, the CFFD will have knowledge in utilizing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Bible, and other church documents. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Maureen Johnson at DBQ220BK@dbqarch.org.

Pastoral Associate - St. Matthew Catholic Community is seeking a full-time pastoral associate. The pastoral associate assists the pastor in the daily pastoral needs of the parish. They coordinate pastoral care, funerals, marriage prep, marriage enrichment, and minister to our senior community members. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Deacon Rich Wallace at rwallace@stmatthewcr.org or 319-929-1703.

Bookkeeper – St Patrick Parish in Cedar Falls is in need of a Parish Bookkeeper. The position will be part-time (roughly 25 hours weekly). Please email cover letter and resume to Regena Huffman at r.huffman@dbqarch.org .

Director of Faith Formation – St. Joseph, Key West / Holy Family, New Melleray. We are currently seeking a faith filled and dynamic person to lead and facilitate our whole family faith formation programming.  The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a love for communicating the faith in real world ways.  This person will also provide support to office staff on occasion and have opportunities to engage in pastoral ministry in support of the pastor.  A master's degree in theology is preferred and we will be willing to negotiate the compensation package accordingly.  However, degrees in teaching and Catholic Studies will be considered as well. This is a professional and full time position in an office of a few people who work together and support one another.  Health insurance is paid in part by the employer, as well as, life, dental, and 401k.  Flex health account also available. Please visit https://stjosephkeywest.com/employment for more information and to apply.

Maintenance - St. Matthew Catholic Community is seeking a full time lead maintenance person.  Requires some knowledge of electricity, plumbing and heating systems.  Must be able to work independently as well as with other staff members.  Daytime hours primarily with additional evening work as required.
contact; Deacon Rich Wallace, rwallace@stmatthewcr.org or 319-929-1703

Director of Music - Holy Spirit Parish, Dubuque is seeking a Director of Music to serve as the full-time member of the parish staff responsible for ensuring that the liturgical celebrations of the parish - in particular, the Mass - are carried out worthily and well, with particular regard to sacred music. In conjunction with the pastor, the Director of Music provides leadership in the planning, execution, and celebration of all parish liturgies; actively participates in accompanying the liturgy with sacred music; directs and coordinates parish music ministers - cantors, choirs, and accompanists; and fosters the fully conscious and active participation of the faithful in the liturgy, especially through sacred music.
Qualifications:

• Degree in Liturgy, Liturgical Music, or equivalent experience.
• Practicing Catholic engaged in parish life and liturgy.
• Demonstrated organ, piano, and vocal proficiency.
• Basic computer skills.

For a full job description and more information on how to apply, please visit: holyspiritdbq.org/apply

Bookkeeper/Accountant - St. Joseph the Worker, Dubuque, is seeking to hire a part time bookkeeper/accountant. Flexible work schedule approx.10-15 hours per week. The bookkeeper will provide day to day financial support including accounts payable and balancing bank statements. This position will report to the Business Manager and provide support to the Finance Council with requested financial reports. Knowledge of Power Church preferred but not required. Please send resume to dbq062bm@dbqarch.org. Call Jen at 563-588-1433 for more information.


St. John the Baptist, Mount Vernon has the following positions open for July 1, 2022.
1. Full-Time Director of Faith Formation
2. Full-Time Bookkeeper/Secretary
3. Part-Time Youth and Young Adult Minister
Interested individuals should contact Fr. Andrew Awotwe-Mensah at DBQ137@dbqarch.org with a resume and cover letter. Flexible arrangements apply in agreement with the Pastor. 

Director of Faith Formation - St Mary Parish, Waverly, IA, is seeking full-time, 11 or 12mo/yr (negotiable) director for 800 family parish. Primary responsibilities include:
· Sacramental prep
· Elementary faith formation
· Coordinate the middle-high school programming with Coordinator of Discipleship (youth coordinator)
·Coordinate adult faith formation.
Work collaboratively with pastoral staff and will need ability to coordinate multiple ministries. Bachelor’s Degree in religious studies, pastoral ministry, or related field and/or prior experience preferred. Job description and apply on-line at StMarysFamily.com/employment  or email to Office@StMarysFamily.com

Faith Formation Leader - Epiphany Parish has an opening for a Faith Formation Leader. This position is responsible for the parish sacramental and religious education programs and managerial responsibilities over program catechists and volunteers. Qualified applicants must have a BA in Theology/Religious Education or related educational field or certificate in pastoral ministry or theology from a Catholic institution of higher learning OR Certificate in ministry or theology from a Catholic institution of higher learning or working toward a BA degree. This is a full-time position with benefits. A complete job description and an application form are available on the parish website: www.epiphanyparish.org To apply, please submit a cover letter, application and resume to Carol Bruns at dbq130bm@dbqarch.org

Adult Faith Formation Director - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, IA, a two thousand family parish, is seeking an Adult Faith Formation Director.  The candidate must be a practicing Catholic with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Theology or a related field.  The Director will work as a team member with pastor and staff, direct the RCIA process, administer and develop adult faith formation programs and materials, teach and meet the ongoing adult educational needs of the parish.  Familiarity with digital technology would be beneficial.  Please go to stjoesmarion.org/employment to review the job description, retrieve an application and send the completed application for employment with cover letter and resume to jobs@stjoesmarion.org or Search Committee, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1790 14th Street, Marion, IA, 52302.

Discipleship Coordinator for High School, Young Adult Formation, and RCIA - St Mary Church, Waverly, IA. Seeking full-time, 11 or 12mo/yr (negotiable), Discipleship Coordinator for High School, Young Adult Formation, and RCIA.
 
The candidate will provide leadership, vision, and administration for planning, developing, and implementing balanced youth (high school), young adult, and RCIA formation that strives to form Christian disciples committed to mission through catechesis, worship, community-building, and service.
 
Primary responsibilities will include:
*  outreach and formation of high school aged young people, including coordinating and teaching Confirmation preparation program in collaboration with the pastor and Director of Faith Formation; and providing planning and guidance for the National Catholic Youth Conference;
*  coordinating and facilitating evangelization, discipleship formation, and involvement of young adults (aged 18-30);
*  coordinating and facilitating parish RCIA.  
 
The candidate will work collaboratively with the pastoral staff and will need the ability to coordinate and facilitate multiple ministries.   Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, creativity, leadership and organizational ability.  Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry, Theology or related field preferred. Job description available by request.
 
Resumes accepted until position is filled. Send cover letter and resume to Search Committee at 2700 Horton Road, Waverly, IA 50677 or e-mail office@stmarysfamily.com

Music Coordinator – Epiphany Parish, Mason City. The Coordinator of Parish Music is responsible for assisting the Director of Liturgy and providing leadership for the liturgical music needs of Epiphany Parish. Email resume to Carol Bruns at c.bruns@dbqarch.org

Mental Health Counselor - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque has openings for Mental Health Counselors to join our team of professionals. Inspired by the belief that marriage and family are central social institutions that must be supported, Catholic Charities has provided Mental Health counseling for over 60 years. We welcome counselors of all faiths; successful candidates shall possess familiarity with and demonstrate respect for the Catechism of the Catholic faith and possess a dedication to advancing our mission. Successful candidates should be licensed in Iowa as a Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Counselor, or Independent Social Work. Experience with electronic health records, diagnostic criteria, and EMDR training preferred. This can be part-time or full-time. Competencies in telehealth required. Premium pay for bilingual candidates.  We offer a full range of benefits including health, dental, 401k match, and a generous paid time off plan (4 weeks/year starting first year). Email resume and cover letter to Human Resources at dbqchr@dbqarch.org