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Iowa Jobs Around Johnston: Bisbee Wood & Wire, Kum & Go, Des Moines Public Schools, DMACC and More
Looking for a job in the community or nearby? Ankeny Patch will bring the classifieds for the week of Aug. 12 to you.

What kind of job are you looking for? The following businesses are hiring in several career fields —
Administrative/Clerical
- 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.
Accounting
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- Des Moines Public School District is looking for a finance and accounting system analyst. For more information and to apply, visit the district's website.
- Southeast Polk School District is looking for a payroll specialist for the 2012-13 school year. To apply, visit the district's website.
Child Care
- Drake Head Start is looking for an experienced and strategic leader to serve as head start director. To apply, visit Drake's website.
Customer Service
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- 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.
- Kum & Go is now hiring sales associates and managers for all shifts in the Des Moines and West Des Moines metro area. Apply online at Kum & Go's website.
Education
- Des Moines Christian School is hiring a variety of coaching and instructor positions. For more details and to apply, visit the school's website.
- Des Moines Public School District is currently hiring for a wide variety of open positions. Employees receive competitive pay and benefits. To see a full list of open positions, visit the district's website.
- Tranditions Children's Centers and Clive Children's Centers are looking for assistant teachers and teachers to work at the West Des Moines, Urbandale and Clive locations. Apply online.
Human Services
- in Ankeny is looking for an evening services and student engagement director. An official DMACC application is required. To access the application, visit the college's website.
- LSI in Ames is seeking a full-time program supervisor for its Beloit campus. The program supervisor will build a positive, therapeutic living environment for the treatment of residents and supervise both staff and residents in its program. For more information and to apply, visit the company's website.
Labor/Manufacturing
- Metro Waste Authority is now taking applications for the position of solid waste utility worker at its Metro Park East Landfill. To see details about the position, visit the company's website.
Marketing
- Iowa State University is looking for a program coordinator I to work in its engineering K-12 outreach department. For further information, visit ISU's website and search job vacancy ID no. 120885.
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
- Adventureland Park in Altoona is hiring front-desk agents. Apply in person at 3200 Adventureland Dr.
- Bartender Bearly's Bar at Stoney Creek Inn. The hotel is currently remodeling Bearly's Bar and expanding hours. The hotel is looking for a fun, motivated, out going person to join the team. Contact Kathy Gray at 515-559-2010.
Retail
- is hiring a part-time employee to help customers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Perfect for mother's hours! Responsibilities would include opening the store, assisting customers, cleaning, organizing merchandise, logging inventory, etc. Also, need someone to update the website & social media, maintain online sales channels such as Ebay & Etsy. Contact if interested.
- Target is currently hiring team members to work in its stores throughout the metro, including Ankeny, Altoona, Ames, Des Moines, Urbandale and West Des Moines. To apply, visit Target's website.
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