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

• Monday, Oct. 6 - Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025: St. Vincent de Paul will be offering the Promoting Opportunity for Parents Program (POPP) classes to support parents who must fulfill child support obligations. POPP offers certain incentives to eligible class participants whose child support includes a balance owed to the State of Iowa. Stay tuned for more information!

Upcoming Hiring Events

• Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.: IowaWORKS is hosting the Grab A Job Tuesday Hiring Event featuring:
  • Right at Home is hiring caregivers, home health aids and CNA's
  • ClaimDOC is hiring member advocates
  • Easter Seals is hiring Direct Support Professionals
  • Accura Healthcare is hiringRN's, CNA's, CMA's, LPN's
  • See the flyer for more details.
• Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: The IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center will be located in Warren County (see the flyer for more information) at Norwalk Easter Public Library (1051 North Ave. in Norwalk). Meet with local employers and utilize the career planning services available on the IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center.
• 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).
• 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

• PetSmart, Inc.
  • Position Highlight: Full-Time Retail Sales Associate
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Richdale Apartments
  • Position Highlight: Full-Time Leasing Professional/SalesAgent
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Des Moines Public Schools
  • Position Highlight: Bus Driver
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
  • Pay: $22.73 per hour plus hiring bonus. $2,000 sign-on bonus for new drivers, $5,000 sign-on bonus for drivers who already hold a CDL with school bus, passenger and air brake endorsements.

IowaWorks is offering a virtual Digital Accessibility Series every Wednesday in October at 11 a.m. See the flyer for more information.

IowaWORKS is offering free computer skills training / Basic Skills Lab at 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines. The lab is held every Friday at 9 - 11 a.m. (the next lab is Friday, Feb. 14, 2026). See the flyer for more information.

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

• Snelling/HireQuest has an immediate need for a full-time experienced powder coater. You must have reliable transportation because there is no access via bus. If you are interested, contact Ledondee Gualco at (515) 261-0000 Extension 8003 or email LGualco@snelling.com.
• Advance Auto Parts is hiring
• Dee Zee is hiring.
• Genuine Parts Company is hiring.
• Mrs. Clark's is hiring.
• Michael's Foods is hiring.
• O'Reilly's Auto Parts is hiring.
• Ryko is hiring.
• Walsh Door + Security is hiring.
• Whole Foods is hiring.

Additional Miscellaneous Events & Classes

• 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.
• Friday, Oct. 17, 2025: Nationwide is hosting a Des Moines Expungement & Employment Barriers Clinic at 2400 University Ave. in Des Moines from 3 - 7 p.m. To register, call (319) 409-9228. 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.
• Monday, Jan. 12 - Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.: DMACC is offering Nurse Aide Jumpstart classes to qualified candidates. Training will take place at Perry DMACC. 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.