Iowa Jobs Around Johnston: Pioneer, DMACC, Johnston Community Schools and More

What kind of job are you looking for? The following businesses are hiring in several career fields —

Administrative/Clerical

• The city of West Des Moines is looking for a part-time secretary to work in the city's Finance and Human Resources Department. Candidates must possess excellent office/computer skills and basic accounting knowledge. See the city's website for a job description and to apply. The application deadline is Aug. 6.

• Johnston Economic Development is hiring an administrative assistant. Seeking an energetic and technology savvy individual to provide communications and administrative support. Part-time with potential for full-time. To apply for this position send a resume to Phil Dunshee, 8711 Windsor Parkway, Suite 2, Johnston, IA 50131 or email pdunshee@growjohnston.com.

Automotive

• CarMax is coming to Des Moines and is currently looking to fill several full and part-time positions. To see a complete list and to apply, visit the company's website.

Child Care

• West Des Moines School District is hiring a child care provider. Hours are 7-9 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Pay is $11 per hour. To apply, visit the district's website.

Customer Service

• Convenience Stores are searching for an assistant manager and a full-time cashier. Interested candidates can apply at the company's corporate office, located at 2716 Indianola Ave. in Des Moines, or at the , located at 2811 S.W. Oralabor Rd.

• is hiring several positions within the company. To see a full list of openings, visit the company's website. The Ankeny store is located at 802 E. First St.

Education

• is hiring a part-time library assistant to work evenings and weekends, and an adjunct chemistry instructor. An official DMACC application is required. To apply, visit the college's website.

• West Des Moines School District is hiring a high school math teacher and a substitute Chinese teacher. To apply, visit the district's website.

• Des Moines Public School District is looking for a school attendance officer. For more information, visit the district's website.

• Woodward Academy is looking to fill several teaching positions. Preferred applicants will be endorsed in special education or be willing to obtain a conditional special education license. Visit the academy's website for more information. A letter of interest and resumé can be sent to mdodds@wwacademy.com.

Engineering

• John Deere Des Moines Works is hiring a product development specialist. This position will be responsible for running tests and using instrumentation and computers to collect data, as well as helping to develop agriculture equipment. For a full job description and to apply, visit John Deere's website.

General

• Dohrn Transfer is looking for full-time dock workers. Fork truck experience is preferred but not required. Send your resumé to mhickey@dohrn.com. Be sure to include DSM DOCK in the subject line)

Health Care

• Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons is hiring a physician assistant to work at its West Des Moines office.The right candidate will provide assistance to surgeons and be responsible for consultations, patient evaluations and education. To apply, visit the business website.
  

• Union Park Health Services has openings for several positions, including CNA/CMAs, RN/LPNs, dietary aides and laundry aides. Apply in person or send and email or resumé to Ted Powell, Administrator, 2401 E. 8th St., Des Moines, IA 50316.

Human Resources

• Johnston Community School District is looking for a director of human resources. Interested candidates should visit the district's website. Individual inquiries should be made to Superintendent Clay Guthmiler.

Insurance

• Shelter Insurance of Johnston is hiring an insurance agent. Salaried agents receive a tremendous amount of support as they build their business. You'll begin your career as a salaried employee, and as your business grows, you'll have the opportunity to become a commissioned agent and work as an independent contractor with Shelter Insurance. Shelter Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on this position please contact Amos Garrett at 319-784-7019 or email agarrett@shelterinsurance.com

Maintenance

• Casey's General Stores has a full or part-time position open, which is responsible for receiving maintenance calls, logging the calls and dispatching technicians. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and knowledge of mechanical trades' work. For details, visit the company's website.

Research

• Pioneer Hi-Bred has several job openings in Johnston and the metro area. Positions include post doctorate research scientist, greenhouse manager research scientist, temporary research assistant and more. For a full list of positions and how to apply visit here.

Restaurant/Hospitality

• Scottish Rite Park is looking for a director of culinary services who will oersee the culinary operations of the independent living, residential and health care center. For inquiries or to apply, contact Teresa Phillips, Business office manager, 2909 Woodland Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312, or by email to hr@scottishritepark.com.

Social Services

• LSI is seeking a full-time mental health counselor for its Beloit Campus in Ames. This position will provide professional counseling and case management services to children and families in the PIMC program. For more information and to apply, visit the employment page on LSI's website.

Seasonal

• Adventureland Park in Altoona is hiring lifeguards, deep and shallow certified. Apply in person at 3200 Adventureland Dr.

Speech/Language

• Des Moines Public School District is looking for speech/language pathologists. The right candidates should have a Master's degree and be licensed in the state of Iowa. This is a nine-month contract with full benefits. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resumé to Shelly Bosovich, Executive Director, Student & Family Services, 901 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309.

Transportation

• Helena Chemical in Ankeny has a full-time, seasonal opening for an experienced Class A or B CDL, Hazmat, Tanker. Apply by Aug. 6. by emailing your resumé to newmanb@helenachemical.com.