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Iowa Jobs Around Johnston: Pioneer Hi-Bred, Metro Waste Authority, Goodwill Industries, Kum & Go and More
Looking for a job in the community or nearby? Johnston Patch will bring the classifieds for the week of Aug. 19 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.
- Salmon Companies in Des Moines is looking for a full-time shop clerk to perform clerical functions, and maintain records and logs. The right candidate must be able to use a PC. Apply online.
- Lithia Motors is hiring an office manager. The right person must have three or more years of experience and at least one year in management. An accounting/management background or an accounting degree is a plus. Please submit your resumé to mmooradian@lithia.com.
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
- Waukee Community School District is hiring several positions for this school year, including a director of human resources and an extended learning program (TAG) instructor. Apply online at the district's website.
- Traditions 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.
Health Care
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- Saint Jude Hospice is opening soon in Clive and is looking to fill several open positions, including director of patient care, part-time social worker, PRN music therapist, massage therapist, respiratory therapist, chaplain and dietician. If interested, contact Amy at edsona@saintjudehospice.org.
- Oral Surgeons in Des Moines is looking for a registered nurse to join its staff. If interested, please send your resumé to Oral Surgeons, P.C., Attn: Office Manager, 7400 Fleur Dr. Ste. 200, Des Moines, IA, 50321.
Labor/Manufacturing
- Metro Waste Authority is looking to fill the position of solid waste utility worker at its Metro East Landfill. Comprehensive benefits are included. Apply online.
Maintenance/Custodial
- A Des Moines residential complex is looking for a qualified maintenance person to work full time. Mail resumé to 2930 Bell Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50321, or email to eric@darwintlynnerco.com.
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
- The Des Moines Marriott Downtown has the following positions available: gourmet coffee attendant, banquet captain, catering service attendant, housekeeper, lead banquet attendant, part-time busser/dining room and guest service representative. To apply, visit the company's website.
- Fountain West Health Care Center in West Des Moines is looking for a full-time cook/dietary aide to work 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Some weekends are required. large batch cooking and modified diet experience required. Apply online at CareerBuilder.com, keywords 'Fountain West'.
- 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
- Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa is looking to hire store clerks, full and part-time, at several Des Moines metro locations. Hours vary. Apply at the store closest to Ankeny, located 3251 E. Euclid in Des Moines.
Security
- NPI Security in Urbandale is hiring workers for all shifts for its location at 3329 109th St. To apply, call 515-276-3701 or visit the company's website.
Social/Human Services
- Orchard Place in Des Moines is seeking a supervisor for its school-based program to provide clinical guidance, supervision and operations management. This position requires an LISW with a minimum of two years post-LISW experience. Supervisory experience is preferred. Send a cover letter and resumé to Orchard Place - HR, 2116 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50312, or by email to hr@orchardplace.org.
- Candeo is hiring for several positions including: Part Time or Full Time RN, Habilitation Service Coordinator, Supported Community Living, Instructors- Including Overnight. Shifts Available (Part Time, Full time, or Casual-less than 20 hours), Team Leaders, Night and Weekends Employee, Consultant, Part Time Employee Consultant, Job Developer. Please feel free to visit www.candeoiowa.org to apply online or contact Erin Zirkelbach, HR Recruiter at hr@candeoiowa.org.
Sports/Recreation
- The Des Moines YMCA is hiring a wide variety of positions for this fall. To see which positions are available and to apply, visit the organization's website.
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