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

• Skip the Trip: St. Vincent de Paul is now offering the Iowa DOT operator’s knowledge test. This has historically only been available at Driver’s License Service Centers or at County Driver’s License stations. You can take the written drivers test at either St. Vincent de Paul locations (1426 6th Ave. or 520 Army Post Road). Feel free to call Mike Collet (515) 282-8328, x 220 or Michele Brown (515) 657-1930 to schedule an appointment. 
• St. Vincent de Paul Administrative Offices will be closed:
  • Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at 3 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
  • Friday, Nov. 28, 2025

Upcoming Hiring Events

• Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 from 9-11 a.m.: IowaWORKS Grab A Job Tuesday Hiring Event will feature the following: 
  • DART is hiring a fixed route bus operator.
  • USPS is hiring for a rural carrier, city carrier, mail handler and PSE/Clerk.
  • RVP McDonalds is hiring crew members, manager-in-training, managers, assistant managers, general managers and janitorial.
  • MediaCom Communications is hiring broadband specialists and warehouse associates.
• Due to the upcoming holiday, IowaWORKS will not be holding any events next week (Nov. 24 - Nov 28, 2025).
• Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Ingersoll and VenuWorks are hosting a two-day Career Fair! They are growing their hospitality, theater management and culinary teams! If you (or someone you know) wants to be part of creating unforgettable experiences, we’d love to meet you! The career fair will be held at The French Way, 413 Euclid Ave. in Des Moines. They will be hiring: Servers, Dining Room Captains, Bartenders, Bar Leads, Sous Chef, Prep/Line Cooks, Runners/Utility, Stage Management, Ushers, Box Office, Door Greeters, Light & Sound Techs and Stagehands. Interviews will take place on-site. Please bring your resume, documents for identity and employment verification (SS Card and ID/DL or passport). See the flyer for more information.

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  Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 2 p.m. - 5 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

• Electrical Power Products Inc (EP2)
  
  • Position Highlight: Switchboard Electrician
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Lowe's
  • Position Highlight: Full-Time Sales Specialist
  • Location: West Des Moines, Iowa 
• Farm Bureau Financial Services
  • Position Highlight: Call Center Representative ($500 Hiring Bonus!)
  • Location: West Des Moines

IowaWorks is offering:

• Northstar Digital Training / Basic Skills Lab every Friday at 9 a.m. at 200 Army POst Road in Des Moines. Obtain free computer skills training and certifications covering a wide variety of skills including basic computer, email, Microsoft Word and social media. See the flyer for more information. Register through the event calendar on your IowaWORKS.gov account or by contacting the Des Moines IowaWORKS office at: DesMoinesIowaWORKS@iwd.iowa.gov | Call: (515) 281-9619 | Stop By: 200 Army Post Road in Des Moines

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

The following businesses are hiring:

• Advance Auto Parts
• B & G Foods
• Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
• Casey's
• Darling Ingredients
• Des Moines Public Schools
• Greater Des Moines Partnership - Working in Downtown Des Moines (DSM)
• EFCO
• Genuine Parts Company
• Goodwill of Central Iowa
• Home Depot
• Kohl's
• Marshalls & TJ Max
• Michael's Foods
• National Carwash Solutions
• O'Reilly's Auto Parts
• Ross Dress for Less
• Ruan
• Ryko
• Target
• Whole Foods in West Des Moines

Additional Miscellaneous Events & Classes

• 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.
• DMACC is offering CNA Jumpstart classes:
  • DMACC Urban Campus (1144 7th St. in Des Moines) is offering Nurse Aide Jumpstart classes to qualified candidates. Students must attend weekday classes January through May 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. See the flyer for more information.
  • DMACC Perry VanKirk Campus (1101 2nd St. in Perry) is offering Nurse Aide Jumpstart classes to qualified candidates. Students must attend weekday classes January 12 - May 5, 2026 on Mondays, Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 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.