Connecting People with Job Opportunities + Educational Services Through St. Vincent de Paul in DSM

St. Vincent de Paul is keeping busy creating opportunities through employment support programming and events. Here are the latest offerings to help connect and improve individuals' employability and assist in connecting people with positions at Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses and organizations.

Employment Support

There are numerous openings with DSM organizations, as well as other opportunities to be aware of through St. Vincent de Paul.

• Wednesday, July 23 - 30, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: St. Vincent de Paul is holding a free Back 2 Work Session. This program will will help you prepare for the next step in your employment journey. Topics include resume development, guided career search, job interviews, etc. Contact Mike Collet at (515) 282-8328, ext. 220 or email: mike.collet@svdpdsm.org. See attached flyer for more information.

Upcoming Hiring Events

• Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.: IowaWORKS Grab A Job Tuesday Hiring Event will be held at IowaWORKS, 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines.
• Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 2 - 7 p.m.: Iowa State Fair is holding Open Interviews. The event will be held at the Elwell Family Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds (3000 E. Grand Ave. in Des Moines). Various positions are available, and you must be 16+ years of age to interview. See the flyer for more information.
• Wednesday, July 16 & Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Find Des Moines Public Schools Summer Job Fairs at Des Moines Public Schools Careers. Located at East High School (815 East 13th St. in Des Moines), Des Moines Public Schools is hiring for a variety of positions including Custodians, Public Safety Officers, Childcare, Food and Nutrition Staff, Associates, Teachers and more. Job Candidates are encouraged to come prepared to meet staff and interview for a position.
• Wednesday, July 16, Wednesday, Aug. 13, Wednesday, Sept. 10, Wednesday, Oct. 8 and Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 from 12:30 - 3 p.m.: The Walk-In Wednesday Welder Hiring Event with Arcosa Careers will take place at the Arcosa Wind Towers in Newton, 801 N. 19th Ave. E in Newton. Onsite interviews and welding tests will be provided, and everyone with welding experience is encouraged to attend. Candidates must dress appropriately (long-sleeve shirt, jeans, steel toe/leather boots and welding PPE).
• Wednesday, July 25, 2025 from 10 a.m. – Noon: This National Hire a Veteran Day Hiring Event is located at Southridge Center (111 E. Army Post Road in Des Moines). The first hour is reserved for Veterans and service members. The general public is welcome at 11 a.m.  This event is sponsored by DMACC in conjunction with Home Base Iowa and IowaWorks. See the flyer for more information.
• Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Attend a Felony Friendly Job Fair at the Renaissance Savery Hotel, 401 Locust St. in Des Moines. See the flyer for more information.
• Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: St. Vincent de Paul Career Fair will be held at Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Ave. in Des Moines) in rooms 1 and 1A. More information to come! 

News from IowaWorks (200 Army Post Road, Des Moines)

• Wednesday, July 23, 2025 – 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Learn what it takes to be a successful driver in the CDL industry. See the flyer for more information.

Hot Off the Press Jobs

• Iowa Department of Transportation
  
  • Position Highlight: 3rd Shift Highway Technician Associate
  • Location: Adel, Iowa
  • Pay: $24 per hour plus shift differential.
• Aspen Dental
  
  • Position Highlight: Dental Assistant - Entry Level
  • Location: Ankeny, Iowa
  • Pay: $18-$20 per hour (paid training provided.)
• Balance Autism
  
  • Position Highlight: Program Manager
  • Location: Altoona, Iowa

AARP SCEP Program

AARP SCEP Program: On-the-Job Training Opportunities. Multiple spots available. Must be 55 or older, unemployed and looking for work. Come into IowaWORKS, 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines to meet with a program representative to learn more.

Check out new listings and more at IowaWORKS. Please follow us on Facebook and check IowaWorks events for the most up-to-date list of employers. Employers are subject to change.

Employment Opportunities

• Accumold is hiring.
• Arcosa in Newton, Iowa is hiring.
• Anawim is hiring.
• Animal Rescue League is hiring.
• Beton - The Printer Inc. is hiring.
• Broadlawns is hiring.
• Dee Zee is hiring.
• Electrical Power Products (EP2) is hiring.
• Goodwill of Central Iowa is hiring.
• Hilton Hotel is hiring.
• Lil' Brother Construction is hiring. Must have at least 4 years of residential construction experience, a valid driver's license without DUI's in the past 7 years. Applicants can apply in person at 2025 E. Grand Ave. in Des Moines. See the flyer for more information.
• Marriott is hiring.
• Marzetti's Frozen Pasta is hiring.
• Mrs. Clark's is hiring.
• MercyOne is hiring.
• Michael's Foods is hiring.
• Osceola Foods is hiring.
• PDM is hiring.
• Pepsi is hiring.
• Prairie Meadows is hiring.
• Ruan is hiring.
• The Wittern Group is hiring.
• UnityPoint is hiring.
• The Joy of Curls (plant-based hair and skincare products) is hiring for staff to sell hair products during the Downtown Farmers' Market every other Saturday from 6 a.m. until Noon. Pay is $15 per hour. Contact Joy at info@thejoyofcurls.com or call (515) 603-2533.
• State of Iowa current openings can be viewed here.

Upcoming Evelyn K. Davis Events (1171 7th St. in Des Moines)

• Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: This is a no cost workshop for Intro to Banking. See the flyer for more information.
• Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.: This is a no cost workshop for How to set goals, build and budget and save. See the flyer for more information.
• Monday, July 21 - Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 – 8:30 – 11 a.m.: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach / DMACC are offering a ServSafe Certified Food Protection Manager Course. The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
• Wednesday, July 23, 2025 – 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: This is a no cost workshop on how to Rebuild credit and manage debt. See the flyer for more information.

Additional Resources

• Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 10 - 11:15 a.m.: Mediacom is offering a Virtual Resume Building Workshop. Please use the QR code on the attached flyer to join the meeting. Learn what Mediacom Cable recruiters are looking for on resumes and receive a free resume template. Apply for positions online at MediacomCable - Careers.
• Monday, Sept. 15 - Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025: Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is offering a free CDL Preparation Jumpstart Course for English Language Learners from Monday, Sept. 15 - Thursday, Oct.9, 2025 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Students must attend weekday classes. Saturday classes are required on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 and Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Transportation Institute, 2081 NE 54th Ave. in Des Moines. See the flyer for more information.

Job opportunities and career resources are abundant in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Whether you're looking to find an internship, a job, develop professionally or grow as a student, we have the resources to help you thrive.