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Five Iowa Job Openings In and Around Ankeny
Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Ankeny for the week of Nov. 15.

Here are five local job opportunities we found this week. To find more job openings or post a position, visit our classifieds section.
Who’s Hiring: Goodwill Industries
- Location: Ankeny/Waukee/Urbandale/Des Moines
- Job: Store clerk
- Hours: Full and part-time
- Experience: N/A
- Responsibilities: Duties include cash register and accepting/sorting donated goods.
- To Apply: Apply in person at the Ankeny location, 509 N. Ankeny Blvd.
Who’s Hiring: YMCA of Greater Des Moines
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- Location: Des Moines
- Job: Member engagement coordinator
- Hours: Full-time
- Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent; Two to four year related program development experience; Three to five years experience managing in a customer service or people relations environment.
- Responsibilities: This position is responsible for developing, organizing and implementing programs, fostering small group communities, and creating opportunities focused on developing a sense of belonging, ownership and community among YMCA members.
- To Apply: Visit the YMCA's website.
Who’s Hiring: City of West Des Moines
- Location: West Des Moines
- Job: 911 Dispatcher
- Hours: Full-time
- Experience: Requires high school diploma or GED; demonstrated proficiency with computers; and the ability to work under stressful conditions. One year of additional schooling or equivalent experience required. Previous experience in public safety preferred.
- Responsibilities: Dispatching police, fire and emergency medical services personnel to various emergency and non-emergency situations; maintaining and coordinating accurate communication among public safety personnel and the public; and other related duties.
- To Apply: If interested, an official City of West Des Moines application must be submitted by Monday, Nov. 19. This can be done online.
Who’s Hiring: Forward Air Solutions
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- Location: Des Moines
- Job: Dock Workers
- Hours: Part-time, variety of shifts
- Experience: N/A
- Responsibilities: Loading and unloading shipments
- To Apply: Apply in person at 4774 N.E. 22nd St. in Des Moines.
Who’s Hiring: 3801 Grand Retirement Campus
- Location: Des Moines
- Job: Marketing Coordinator
- Hours: Full-time
- Experience: Must possess a proven track record in medical or health care sales, the ability to create and place advertising campaigns within budget parameters, and a passion for working with the elderly.
- Responsibilities: Coordinate marketing for an independent and assisted living facility and memory care apartments.
- To Apply: If interested, contact Paula Pierce, administrator, at 3801 Grand Retirement Campus, at 515-255-3499.
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