Employment Opportunities

Diocese of Sioux City seeks a Director of Parish Accounting to lead and assist parishes with adherence to Diocesan standard accounting practices and internal controls. Will provide support & training to parish bookkeepers / business managers, including on-site financial reviews of their accounting procedures & financial statements.  FT position with a BA in Acctg & or Finance with a min 4 years acctg experience required, audit experinece preferred.  Extensive computer knowledge incl Microsoft Office and QuickBooks required.  Must have excellent written / verbal communication skills including ability to prepare & present reports of findings.  Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and attention to detail is essential.  Valid driver’s license needed as duties Include regular travel within the Diocese of Sioux City.  Competitive compensation / benefit package including 401K & K-12 Catholic School Tuition reimbursement.  Position available immediately and will remain open until filled.

Send cover letter with salary requirements, resume & 3 professional references to:

Margaret Fuentes – Director Human Resources
E-mail: margaretf@scdiocese.org
Diocese of Sioux City
P. O. Box 3379; Sioux City, IA 51102-3379

St. Rose of Lima Church & School in Denison is seeking a maintenance director.  Applicant must have advanced training in building maintenance and/or 2 to 4 years previous experience in bldg maintenance.  Will be responsible for operation & maintenance of all building systems: lighting, heating/cooling & plumbing.  Maintain grounds & general cleaning of all buildings. Should be present for occasional special events on nights and weekends. Demonstrated ability to be a self starter & organize multiple tasks essential. FT position w/ competitive compensation & benefit pkg incl 401K.  Position will remain open until filled.
Complete an application at the Parish Office,
or submit resume, references & salary requirements c/o:
Rev. Michael Cronin PO Box 280, Denison IA 51442
croninm@scdiocese.org

.All Saints Parish is hiring a full-time Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.  A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology/Catechesis/Youth Ministry and/or equivalent course background/experience is preferred.  A complete job description and job application is available at the All Saints’ website, https://www.allsaintslemars.org/employment.  To apply, please send a completed job application, cover letter and resume to Fr. Bruce Lawler (605 Plymouth Street NE, Le Mars, IA 51031, lawlerb@allsaintslemars.org).

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.

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

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.