NET Ministries President

Dowr; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NET Ministries seeks a President to serve as CEO and spiritual leader, guiding the organization through its next growth phase and strengthening national presence. The role reports to the Board and drives strategy, fundraising, and mission alignment with Catholic faith and youth discipleship.

The ideal candidate has executive experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for evangelization, youth ministry, and collaboration with bishops and donors. Based in Minnesota with some travel.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic committed to the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience in a Catholic ministry, nonprofit, or comparable organization.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking abilities.
• Passion for youth evangelization and discipleship.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership aligned with NET's mission, values, and Catholic identity.
• Lead strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.
• Direct overall operations, financial stewardship, and organizational performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with bishops, clergy, donors, ministry partners, and diocesan leaders.
• Partner with the Board of Directors on governance and organizational strategy.
• Lead, develop, and support the senior leadership team.
• Advance fundraising efforts and cultivate major donor relationships.
• Promote NET's mission nationally through public representation and partnerships.

Skills

Public speaking

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Relationship building

Catholic leadership

Education

Advanced degree in business, nonprofit leadership, theology, or related field

Job description

About NET Ministries

Founded in 1981, NET Ministries is a Catholic, lay-led nonprofit dedicated to helping young people encounter Jesus Christ through evangelization and discipleship. Through retreat teams, discipleship teams, and YDisciple, NET serves youth, parishes, schools, and dioceses across the country. NET currently operates with an $8+ million budget, 62 employees, and a national ministry footprint serving more than 122,000 youth annually

Position Summary

The President serves as the chief executive officer and spiritual leader of NET Ministries, providing strategic, operational, and mission-driven leadership for the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President will guide NET through its next phase of growth, strengthen its national presence, advance fundraising efforts, and cultivate a culture rooted in Catholic faith and missionary discipleship

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership aligned with NET's mission, values, and Catholic identity.
• Lead strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.
• Direct overall operations, financial stewardship, and organizational performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with bishops, clergy, donors, ministry partners, and diocesan leaders.
• Partner with the Board of Directors on governance and organizational strategy.
• Lead, develop, and support the senior leadership team.
• Advance fundraising efforts and cultivate major donor relationships.
• Promote NET's mission nationally through public representation and partnerships.

Qualifications

Required

• Practicing Catholic committed to the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience in a Catholic ministry, nonprofit, or comparable organization.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking abilities.
• Passion for youth evangelization and discipleship.

Preferred

• Five or more years leading a Catholic ministry.
• Experience working with boards of directors.
• Advanced degree in business, nonprofit leadership, theology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Catholic youth ministry and missionary formation.
• Spanish language proficiency

Location & Travel

• Based in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
• Approximately 25% travel required.

Catholic Identity Requirement

This position requires a practicing Catholic who supports and upholds the teachings of the Catholic Church and serves as a credible witness to the faith in both professional conduct and public representation