A vast majority of Catholic youth are disconnecting from the Church during their teenage years. To reawaken their faith, NET Ministries is passionate about challenging young Catholics, through relational ministry, to follow Christ and embrace a life of community in the Church. Working alongside youth ministers, parishes, and schools, we help young people encounter the person of Christ through evangelization and discipleship

If you are looking for faith-filled and fulfilling work, consider joining us as we carry out our mission. All open positions are listed below. Click to see the full job description and how to apply.

Location: Twin Cities

Job Summary: Oversee and direct a comprehensive donor engagement and stewardship program for building and sustaining a long term annual fund program.  Cultivate and build relationships with a portfolio of key benefactors and invite participation in NET’s mission. Identify and secure sponsorship gifts for the annual MN gala. With Foundation Leadership team implement a plan for acquiring, soliciting, acknowledging, and stewarding gifts from broad based fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities:

  • With President and Leadership team, design and implement a comprehensive, strategic donor stewardship program
  • Direct board based appeal efforts including Ministry Partnership Development (MPD) program, Alumni appeal, direct mail, online giving appeals, and crowd based appeal efforts
  • Design, implement, and direct a program for inviting, growing, and stewarding consistent annual, monthly, and quarterly benefactors (i.e. core annual contributors) with annual cumulative giving of $500-$5,000
  • Design and implement systems for donor acquisition including direct mail acquisition appeals, conversion of MPD contributors to annual giving, host homes, and other at large NET constituents
  • Other

Qualifications:

Minimum:

  • Bachelor’s Degree. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication/presentation skills. Goal driven, self-starter able to thrive in a team atmosphere. Organized with a high level of attention to detail. Proficient in Google Suite and CRM software. Active in the Catholic Faith. Passionately committed to the mission of NET Ministries. Five years or more of work experience in Institutional Advancement, non profit management, or related fields.

Preferred:

  • 3-5 years major gift officer experience, proven track record in establishing/running national annual fund program and a working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge/NXT. Familiarity with EOS.

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To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Anne Michalak at annem@netusa.org

Location: West St. Paul, MN

Job Summary: Develop and maintain relationships with potential NET team volunteers.  Assist in the administration of the interview and acceptance process.

Responsibilities:

  • Guide applicants through the application and interview process
    • Pursue male applicants through phone calls, emails, messages, and letters
    • Promote applications and IDW registration
    • Ensure that all applicants attend an IDW
    • Maintain communication/relationship with candidates 
  • Assist with application and interview process
    • Assist in IDW packet preparing, app reviewing, app filing
    • Help with decision letter sending, conference organizing
    • Lead/staff assigned IDWs
  • Pursue new leads
    • Strengthen relationships with alumni and other key contacts, aiming to reach applicants through them. 
    • Innovate with reaching new prospects, especially men.
    • Lead local recruiting efforts in the Twin Cities.
  • Other
    • Participate in NET Team training/Mission Staff training events as assigned
    • Serve as a small group leader during Fall Training
    • Attend daily staff prayer
    • Attend staff meetings and staff events as directed
    • Knowledgeable of all pertinent Employee Handbooks and staff manuals appropriate to the position
    • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications:

Minimum:

  • High school diploma or equivalent. Active, practicing Catholic. Experience serving on a NET team. Outgoing, friendly, confident demeanor. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Organized with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a team atmosphere. Proficient in G Suite software. Passionately committed to the mission of NET Ministries.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s Degree. Experience using database software, particularly The Raiser’s Edge.

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To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Matt Reiswig at mattr@netusa.org

Location: West St. Paul, MN

Job Summary: Oversee and coordinate kitchen needs for NET Center events, including overseeing the cooks and food preparation and service for events.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and Manage the kitchen staff
    • Train the staff to follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Health
    • Provide leadership for kitchen staff
    • Oversee work of kitchen staff
    • Conduct performance reviews and quarterly check ins 
    • Participate in any disciplinary action if needed, including keeping written documentation
    • Give input on the hiring of positions that will be supervised
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment
    • Maintain appropriate licensures and certifications
    • Set cleaning standards and create procedures to maintain proper sanitation levels
    • Inspect the kitchen after each event and complete necessary cleaning tasks
    • Maintain documentation of compliance with Health Department standards
    • Conduct monthly heavy cleaning of equipment
    • Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and maintain a list of equipment replacement needs
  • Monitor and maintain adequate kitchen inventory levels
    • Organize the inventory for use on a first-in-first-out basis
    • Purchase, receive, and store food and supplies as needed for scheduled events
    • Process and distribute perishable foods after events to minimize waste
  • Assist in menu planning and development
    • Work with the Head Cook to develop and maintain menus for various events
    • Monitor food and supply budgets; control costs, track of kitchen expenses, and identify areas of potential waste
  • Event Execution
    • Plan, prepare, and serve food for events
    • Assign food preparation and serving duties
    • Assign kitchen and dining room cleaning duties 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum: Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must demonstrate skills in basic food preparation
  • Must demonstrate a working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Must have ServSafe Food Handler certification (or comparable)
  • Must possess the ability to follow a supervisor's directives and to direct others' work
  • Must be able to handle various tasks and priorities simultaneously and meet clear deadlines
  • Must possess good time management and decision-making skills
  • Must be able to efficiently multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and organization skills
  • Must be confident and work professionally
  • Must excel in a team environment
  • Must be passionately committed to the mission of NET Ministries

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To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Jeffrey Campeau at jeffreyc@netusa.org

Location: West St. Paul, MN

Job Summary: Maintain NET Ministries facilities and grounds.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee Maintenance of NET facilities - NET Center, Garage, and the four Mission Staff Homes and Garages
    • Execute building maintenance and cleaning procedures
    • Perform and oversee maintenance and repair tasks to keep a space operational, safe, and clean
    • Utilize HVAC knowledge to ensure proper maintenance of heating and cooling systems
    • Monitor and maintain existing electrical systems including engaging professional experts as needed
    • Ensure meeting spaces are clean and ready for use
    • Maintain and repair kitchen appliances and equipment including walk-in cooler and freezer including engaging professional experts as needed
    • Maintain appropriate licensures and certifications 
  • Ensure proper care of NET Center and Mission Home grounds
    • Keep grounds free of debris
    • Perform seasonal groundskeeping, such as mowing the lawns and snow removal
    • Care for outdoor plants and flower beds
  • Assist with the maintenance of vehicles and trailers
    • Clean and stock vans and trailers when on-site
    • Assist with semi-annual van maintenance
    • Maintain and repair vans and trailers as assigned including engaging professional experts as needed
  • Supervision
    • Provide direct leadership for maintenance and custodial staff
    • Oversee work of maintenance and custodial staff
    • Conduct performance reviews and quarterly check ins 
    • Participate in any disciplinary action if needed, including keeping written documentation
    • Give input on the hiring of positions that will be supervised

Qualifications:

  • Minimum: 2-3 years of skilled work in general maintenance and facilities upkeep. 
  • Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. 
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.  
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

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To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Jeffrey Campeau at jeffreyc@netusa.org

Location: Twin Cities

Job Summary: Maintain NET facilities and grounds.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the NET Center, garage, and the four Mission Staff houses and garages
  • Ensure proper care of the NET Center and Mission Home grounds
  • Assist with event set-up and take-down as assigned
  • Clean and stock vans/trailers when on-site and assist with light maintenance of vans
  • Participate in staff prayer, meetings, and trainings
  • Other duties assigned by the supervisor 

Qualifications:

Minimum:

  • Skilled in general maintenance and facilities upkeep
  • Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at once
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

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To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Jeffery Campeau at jefferyc@netusa.org

Location: NET USA

Position: Every year, NET Missionaries come from all over the world to serve with NET for nine months for the Lord and inspire young people to pursue a deeper relationship with Christ and increase their connection to the Catholic Church. After being placed on a team with 8-14 young men and women, missionaries reach youth through retreat or discipleship ministry. Retreat team missionaries will travel across the country from diocese to diocese and conduct close to 120 retreats, reaching almost 1,000 youth in small groups. Retreats include large group activities, talks, dramas, skits, small group discussions, prayer, and music. Discipleship team missionaries minister to hundreds of teens 1-on-1 in small groups, on retreats, and in their day-to-day lives, helping them grow in a relationship with God and seek a life of holiness. As a team, missionaries will push each other to grow in holiness as you work together to minister to youth.

As a missionary, you will learn lifelong skills that will benefit any future vocation or career. Some of these are:

  • Developing a personal prayer life
  • Leadership skills
  • Public speaking skills
  • Flexibility
  • Logistics
  • Communication skills
  • Missionaries receive a monthly stipend and are provided with food, transportation, and housing during their nine months of service. Health insurance is provided if needed.

Requirements 

  • Mature, practicing Catholic
  • Possesses strong faith
  • Possesses strong relational skills
  • Possesses a strong desire to serve others
  • 18-29 years of age
  • Does not have to be a U.S. citizen but must have an appropriate visa

To apply: go to www.netusa.org/apply and request an application. Contact the NET Ministries Recruiting Office at recruiting@netusa.org or (651) 450-6833 with any questions

Location: NET USA

Position: For NET Alumni who want to apply to be a Team Supervisor (deadline Feb. 15), Team Leader, or 2nd or 3rd Year Missionary.

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