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.
St. Vincent de Paul News
- The St. Vincent de Paul Immersion Program is a reentry program, which supports returning citizens and their families as they face the challenges of reintegrating into society. Through mentorship and community partnerships, Immersion participants are aided on their journey to a livable wage, safe affordable housing and overall wellbeing. Contact Randi Radosevich at (515) 282-8328, ext. 590 for more information.
- The St. Vincent de Paul Education Center allows community members to utilize computers and the internet to check email messages, apply for jobs, etc. Open computer lab time is limited. Please review this information for specific dates and times.
- St. Vincent de Paul is currently accepting applications for positions at their thrift stores. Interested candidates can complete the application and drop it off at any St. Vincent de Paul location.
Upcoming Hiring Events
- IowaWORKS will be holding a Grab A Job Tuesday Hiring Event on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at IowaWORKS, 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines. The following Employers are registered to attend:
- United States Postal Service | Hiring For: Mail Handler Assistants
- Hormel Foods in Knoxville | Hiring For: Production
- EP 2 | Hiring For: Welders, Switchboard Engineer, and Accounting
- Larry Mimick Distributing Incorporated | Hiring For: Sales Representatives
- Novaspect/Midwest Valve Services | Hiring For: Repair Technicians
- See the flyer for more information.
- UPS will be holding Information Session Events at 1751 Hull Ave. in Des Moines on: Thursday, Nov. 12 & Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. - Noon and Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Learn what it is like to work at UPS and explore current UPS career opportunities. Complete your application at jobs-ups.com/us/en prior to event. Registration for the event is required and can be completed at: Events at United Parcel Service | Events
- A Faster Path to Employment! Dee Zee Qualified Candidate Connection Day will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026. Candidates can get their applications prioritized for employer review! Apply online at careers.deezee.com, then contact Michele Brown (michele.brown@svdpdsm.org) to register, submit a resume and sign a release form. Michele will notify selected candidates of interview details. See the flyer for more information.
- IowaWORKS' River Park Office will be holding a hiring event on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., at IowaWORKS' River Park Office, 252 SW 5th St. in Des Moines. The following Employers are registered to attend:
News from IowaWorks
Hot Off the Press Jobs
🔥Red Boot Beverage
🔥Titan Tire
🔥Patterson Companies, Inc.
“A job can change a life. Meaningful employment can change a future.”
“Every rejection is redirection toward the right opportunity.”
Educational Opportunities
- Free Dental Clinic at the Iowa State Fairgrounds (Jacobson Exhibition Center) on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. The clinic opens at 6 a.m. each day (first-come, first-served). All services are provided at no cost. See the flyer for more information.
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