Employment Opportunities

Holy Family Parish is seeking to hire a Pastoral Minister.  This position would be full-time and open on July 1.  The person would guide the Faith Formation Program of our youth as well as the spiritual formation of our parish family such as RCIA, Sacramental Preparation, faith sharing, etc.  Please send resume and references to Fr. Schreiber in the Parish Office.  This position will remain open until filled.

Holy Family Parish and Emmetsburg Catholic School are hiring a part-time Business Manager.  The position would begin on July 1 and be for 25-30 hours per week.  Two-year associate degree in accounting or business administration or equivalent work experience in a related field.  Proficient in Quickbooks.  Salary will be commensurate with experience.  The job description is available upon request.

Please send application and resume to Father William Schreiber, PO Box 322 Emmetsburg, IA 50536.

The Catholic Community of Palo Alto is hiring a full-time secretary.  The position would begin on July 1.  A person must have skills to meet the general public as well as taking care of the needs of parishioners.  Must be able to perform general office tasks.  Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Please send application and resume to Father William Schreiber, P.O. Box 322 Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Coordinator of Faith Formation will help plan, implement, and oversee the Mater Dei Faith Formation programming. This faith formation programming will embrace each child of God in a manner that seeks to invite all involved to be passionate, lifelong, Catholic disciples of Jesus Christ.

Major position responsibilities and regular activities:

• Help with K-5 Religious Ed program (currently Family of Faith by Sophia Institute)
• Help our K-5 coordinator with Communion and Reconciliation Program for Children (Grace by Augustine Institute
• Coordinate Middle School Youth Ministry on Wednesdays (currently Edge)
• Help develop family of faith family groups, core-teams, and volunteers
• Help coordinate VIRTUS for staff and volunteers
• Coordinate teenage Confirmation program (currently YDisciple)
• Other Faith Formation programming and or administrative work as needed.

Full time position; competitive salary plus benefits.
Reports to: Director of Faith Formation and Parish Life
Location: Mater Dei Parish, Sioux City
Contact- May Lehr at 712-898-7513

St. Mary’s Parish is seeking a Catholic in good standing as FT Business Manager.  Successful candidate has a degree in accounting or equivalent & minimum of 2 yrs experience in accounting and supervising others.  Will oversee all financial activity for parish and k-12 school system, including payroll, budgeting and internal controls.  Must have extensive knowledge of Microsoft office & QuickBooks.  St. Mary’s Parish offers a competitive compensation / benefits package and a fulfilling work environment.  Position remains open until filled. Send resume, salary expectations & 3 professional references to:

Rev. William McCarthy, Pastor
St. Mary’s Parish
121 E 4th St; PO Box 509
Remsen, IA  51050
Email: smparish@midlands.net

Full time postion for the Faith Formation Program of the parish and to facilitate a process for assessing the needs of the parish children, youth, and adults and develop appropriate goals and objectives for the total program including organizing, implementing, evaluating, catechizing, and planning.

Knowledge, skills, experience required or preferred include Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious education or similar theological study and/or have equivalent religious course background/experience, and a Roman Catholic in good standing with excellent communication/organizational skills. 

Physical and cognitive requirements include sedentary work [sitting, walking, standing], some travel for evening and weekend meetings, a wide range of intellectual and practical problem-solving skills; non-verbal symbolism; and comprehension of complex concepts. Must pass a background and MVR check.  Available immediately. 

For more information and/or to apply contact Fr. Mark Stoll at 712-225-4606.
Application available on the parish website, https://cherokeecountycatholics.org/job-openings or at the parish office, 720 W Willow St, Cherokee, Iowa.

Full time position avalable to energize and engage parishioners through music and liturgy for all parish celebrations according to the Rituals of the Roman Catholic Church [Latin Rite]. 

Key responsibilities include directing and planning seasonal and regularly-schedules weekend and Holy Day liturgies; recruitment, formation, and scheduling of all liturgical ministers including Readers, Altar Servers, Ushers, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, musicians, Cantors, etc.; assisting with the parish Faith Formation and RCIA/RCIC as needed; assisting with the planning of funerals, weddings, and other special occasions; assisting the parish Liturgy Team; and working in conjunction with the pastor.

 Knowledge, skills, experience required or preferred include knowledge and understanding of Roman Catholic Liturgy, minimum of three years’ experience in working with music and liturgy in a parish required, Bachelor’s degree in music preferred, experience in directing choirs, skills as an accompanist (on pipe organ and piano) required, and a Roman Catholic in good standing.

Physical and cognitive requirements include sedentary work [sitting, walking, standing], working at distances close to the eyes; extensive reading and visual interpretation, following written, oral or diagrammatic instructions involving several concrete variables; and some travel for evening and weekend meetings services, and rehearsals.

Must pass a background and MVR check.  Available immediately.
For more information and/or to apply contact Fr. Mark Stoll at 712-225-4606.
Application available on the parish website, https://cherokeecountycatholics.org/job-openings or at the parish office, 720 W Willow St, Cherokee, Iowa

The Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City, IA is seeking a full-time Director of Sacred Music. The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate the planning and execution of sacred music for liturgies of the Cathedral Parish, which also includes St. Boniface and St. Joseph Churches.
Essential functions include but are not limited to plan the music for Masses in English, Spanish, and in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, as well as lead most liturgies. Schedule musicians for liturgies not led by the Director of Sacred Music; direct, promote, and oversee Cathedral choral program(s); serve as principal musicians at all Episcopal Liturgies; oversee the maintenance and upkeep of musical instruments; oversee formatting and printing of worship aids; meet with couples planning weddings; meet with families planning funerals, in coordination with the priests; work with Bishop Heelan High School to plan, and occasionally lead, school Masses; and other duties as assigned.

The applicant must possess excellent communication/organization skills. A Masters in Sacred Music/Conducting, or Organ Performance is desirable. For a complete job description please visit our website at sccathedral.org/sacredmusic.

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to Fr. David Esquiliano, Rector, at 1000 Douglas St., Sioux City, IA 51105; or email at desquiliano@sccathedral.org
 

Part-time Director of Faith Formation at St. Micheael Catholic Church in Kingsley to be repsonsible for the faith formation programs of the parish and to facilitate a process for assessing th needs of the parish children and youth to develop appropriate goals and objectives for the total program.  Religious Education knowledge, skill, and experience preferred with excellent communication skills. Must be a Catholic in good standing. For more inforation please contact Barb Sitzmann at 712-251-8567.