Connecting People with Job Opportunities + Educational Services Through the Evelyn K. Davis Center in DSM

Des Moines Area Community College’s (DMACC’s) Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families 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.

Schedule a time to meet with a Career Coach from the Evelyn K. Davis Center at evelynkdaviscenter.org/appointments.

Employment Support

There are numerous openings with DSM organizations, as well as other opportunities to be aware of through the Evelyn K. Davis Center. Career coaches are also available at the following locations: Evelyn K. Davis Center, 1171 7th St., Des Moines (8 a.m. - 4 p.m. M-F); Northside Library, 3516 5th Ave., Des Moines (10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesdays)

Upcoming Events at Evelyn K. Davis Center, 1171 7th St., Des Moines

• Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  • A Career Fair will be held at the DMACC Urban Campus in Building 7 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Meet with more than 25 employers!
  • A Financial Literacy Workshop will be held at the Evelyn K. David Center from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Call (515) 697-1482 to register.
• Tuesday, June 3, 2025
  • Digital Skills Classes will be offered at the Evelyn K. Davis Center at no cost.

Upcoming Events at DMACC

• May 2025: DMACC Perry VanKirk Center will be offering the CDL Jumpstart program in Perry in the evening. Please see the attached flyer for more information. CDL Jumpstart is a preparation program for English Language Learners interested in obtaining their Commercial Driver License (CDL). The course is intended for individuals with high intermediate to advanced ELL skills and is provided at NO COST to students who participate. Interested students can complete this online registration form, use the QR code on the this flyer or call (515) 697-7854. 

IowaWorks Events + Other Opportunities

Grab a Job Tuesday Hiring Event

The Grab a Job Tuesday Hiring Event will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 9 - 11 a.m. at IowaWorks, 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines.

Mobile Workforce Center Tour: Marion County Hiring Event

Mobile Workforce Center Tour: Marion County Hiring Event will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Marion County Public Health, 2003 N. Lincoln St. in Knoxville, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m..  Meet with local employers.

Annual Park Fair Career Fair

The Annual Park Fair Career Fair at Park Fair Mall, 100 E. Euclid Ave. in Des Moines, will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. - Noon.

Hot Off the Press Jobs

• Triplett Office Solutions
  
  • Position Highlight: Installer
  • Location: Urbandale, Iowa
• Post Holdings, Inc.
  • Position Highlight: E&I / Instrumentation & Controls Technician
  • Location: Norwalk, Iowa
• Lowe's Companies, Inc.
  
  • Position Highlight: Head Cashier - Day
  • Location: West Des Moines, 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.

Hiring Events

• Every Tuesday and Wednesday: Sevita Healthcare will hold open interviews from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for Direct Support Professionals at 6955 Vista Drive in West Des Moines. Submit an application prior to attending the event.
• Wednesday, May 28, 2025: MercyOne will hold a Walk-in Wednesday Hiring Event at various MercyOne locations across Iowa on the last Wednesday of each month. The next event is from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. On-the-spot interviews will be held at MercyOne West Des Moines at 1755 59th Pl. in West Des Moines. Review the job posting prior to attending the event, and come prepared to interview and dress accordingly.
• Friday, May 30, 2025: JC Toland Painting is holding a hiring event (395 NE 43rd Place in Des Moines) for painters of all experience levels, carpenters and drywallers. Applicants should come prepared with a valid drivers license, resume and a list of references.

Employment Opportunities

• Accumold is hiring.
• AE Diary is hiring.
• Animal Rescue League is hiring.
• Baker Group is hiring.
• Casey's is hiring.
• City of Des Moines is hiring.
• DMACC Urban Campus is hiring.
• Link Associates is recruiting for a Program Manager / Case Coordinator in the Case Management Department. Contact Robin Stewart at rstewart@linkassociates.org if you are interested.
• Mrs. Clark's is hiring.
• Prairie Meadows is hiring.
• St. Vincent de Paul is hiring a Reentry Community Navigator. Email joy.esposito@svdpdsm.org.
• Sunrise Communities of Iowa 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.
• XPO is hiring.
• Attached are the State of Iowa's new job opportunities sorted by location and job title. You can find these and other vacancies, with full job descriptions, by visiting the State of Iowa Careers site. Instructions on how to apply can also be found on each job posting. Please follow the steps identified on each job posting to apply. For more information on working for the State of Iowa, including benefit information and applicant support, please visit our State of Iowa Recruitment website.
• Attached is the CIRCA Works Job List spreadsheet.

Miscellaneous Notes / Resources

• Home Inc. is holding a free Rentwise Class on Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 5 - 7 p.m.

The Evelyn K. Davis Center helps central Iowans build their educational & job dreams by offering career & financial coaching, small business solutions, Men on the Move Clothing Closet and Opportunity Passport. Use the following link to schedule time to meet with an Evelyn K. Davis Center Employee. Learn more at evelynkdaviscenter.org.

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.