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.

Upcoming Hiring Events

• Open Interviews every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Sevita Healthcare, 6955 Vista Drive in West Des Moines, is hiring Direct Support Professionals. Apply here.
• Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.: Grab a Job Tuesday Hiring Event featuring Allied Universal will be held at IowaWorks, 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines.
• Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Google Fiber is hiring for Direct Sales Reps during a hiring event at Google Fiber offices, 329 5th St., Suite 100 in West Des Moines. Register here.
• Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – 9:30 a.m. – Noon: Annual Park Fair Career Fair, Park Fair Mall, 100 E Euclid Ave. in Des Moines. See the flyer for more information.
• Walk-In Wednesday Welder Hiring Event with Arcosa Careers: These events will be held on July 16, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12 from 12:30 - 3 p.m. at 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 – 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 – 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.

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

• Now through Friday, June 27, 2025 – 10 a.m. – Noon: Every Friday visit Iowa Works and learn how to provide your references, identify your strengths, use proper email and phone etiquette as well as other ways to be success in the workforce. See the flyer for more details.
• 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

• City of West Des Moines
  • Position Highlight: Help Desk Specialist I and II
  • Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
• The Iowa Clinic
  
  • Position Highlight: Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) Coordinator
  • Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
• Iowa State University
  
  • Position Highlight: Custodian
  • Location: Ames, 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.
• Animal Rescue League is hiring.
• Baker Group is hiring.
• Broadlawns is hiring.
• City of Des Moines 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.
• Marzetti's Frozen Pasta is hiring.
• Mrs. Clark's is hiring.
• MercyOne is hiring.
• Prairie Meadows is hiring.
• Ruan 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.

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

• St. Vincent de Paul will be holding a Back 2 Work program on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Registration is required and space is limited. See the flyer for more information.
• Drake University is hosting an Introduction to Digital Marketing for Small Business Owners (three-part series). 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.