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.

Upcoming St. Vincent de Paul Events

• Wednesday, Sept. 17 - Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: St. Vincent de Paul is holding a free Back 2 Work Session at 1426 6th Ave., 2nd Floor in Des Moines. This program will help you prepare for the next step in your employment journey. Topics include resume development, guided career search, job interviews, financial and rental information, etc. Contact Mike Collet at (515) 282-8328, ext. 220 or email mike.collet@svdpdsm.org. Registration is required. See the flyer for more information!

Upcoming Hiring Events

• Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 from 9 – 11 a.m.: Grab a Job Tuesday Hiring Event will feature:
  • Barilla: hiring for CNC, maintenance, utility, automation and production
  • Lint Van Lines: hiring for warehouse assistant, operations assistant and driver
  • United States Postal Service: hiring for rural carrier assistant, PSE sales and services and diesel technician
• 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, Sept. 10, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: The IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center will be in Dallas County. Meet with employers and receive assistance with job searching, resume review and one-on-one career planning at the Dallas County Courthouse, Hwy 169 and Court Street in Adel.
• Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: The Evelyn K. Davis Center will be holding a career fair at DMACC Urban Campus, Building 7, 1144 7th St. in Des Moines. See the flyer for more information.
• Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025: Veteran Priority 3 - 3:30 p.m. and open to the public from 3:30 -5 p.m.: IowaWORKS is holding a career fair at Merle Hay Mall, 3800 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. See the flyer for more information.
• Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 from 2:30 -4:30 p.m.: Iowa Wild is holding a career fair at the Casey's Center (233 Center St. in Des Moines). Attendees will receive one free ticket for the Iowa Wild game at 7 p.m. that night!

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

Hot Off the Press Jobs

• WPS Health Solutions
  
  • Position Highlight: Customer Service Rep
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Southeast Polk Community School District
  • Position Highlight: Cook
  • Location: Altoona, Iowa
• Fareway Stores
  • Position Highlight: Warehouse Order Picker
  • Location: Boone, Iowa

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

• Advance Auto Parts is hiring
• Costco is hiring.
• Floor & Decor is hiring.
• Genuine Parts Company is hiring.
• Mrs. Clark's is hiring.
• Manko is looking for a Production Laborer.
• Michael's Foods is hiring.
• O'Reilly's Auto Parts is hiring.
• PDM is hiring.
• Ryko is hiring.
• UPS is hiring.
• Whole Foods is hiring.

Additional Miscellaneous Events & Classes

• U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is offering an Employment Program to include Job Readiness training, resume support and interview training. Contact hhtoo@refugees.org and see the flyer for more information.
• 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.
• Wednesday, Oct. 15, Wednesday, Nov. 19 and Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025: Big Grove Brewery is hosting and sponsoring the River Valley Veterans Network. If you've served in the military, join the River Valley Veterans Network and enjoy free food and conversation! See the flyer for more information.
• January - May 2026 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) from 8:30 - 2:30 p.m.: DMACC is offering Nurse Aide Jumpstart classes to qualified candidates. Training will take place at DMACC Urban Campus. 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.