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Five Iowa Job Openings In and Around Johnston
Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Johnston for the week of Dec. 5.

Here are five local job opportunities we found this week. To find more job openings or post a position, visit our classifieds section or peruse CareerBuilder.com.
Who's Hiring: Johnston Public Library
- Job: Shelver
- Hours: Part-Time - 8 hours/week
- Experience: Completion of ninth grade or a combination of education and relevant experience is required. A work permit may be required based upon the age of the applicant. Strong mathematical skills and alphabetic skills are essential. Dependable attendance is required.
- Responsibilities: The position requires work throughout the entire year. Weekend and evening hours may be required in addition to hours during the week.
- To Apply: visit the Library's website
Who’s Hiring: Des Moines Area Community College
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- Location: Ankeny
- Job: Cook
- Hours: Part-time (30 hrs.)
- Experience: N/A
- Responsibilities: Food preparation
- To Apply: An official DMACC application is required. Apply online on DMACC's website.
Who's Hiring: Mr. Sandlass
- Location: Urbandale
- Job: Wood Floor Refinishing Technician
- Hours: Full-time
- Experience: Basic carpentry and/or janitorial skills helpful
- Responsibilities: Detail-oriented and dependable. Must be in good physical condition. Clean driving record.
- To Apply: email with work history, compensation history and contact information to iowa@mrsandless.com
Who’s Hiring: State of Iowa
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- Location: Des Moines
- Job: Proofreader
- Hours: Full-time
- Experience: Prior proofreading or desktop or other publishing experience preferred. College degree preferred. Excellent spelling, grammar skills and ability to concentrate and perform meticulous, technical and repetitive work under short deadlines.
- Responsibilities: Proofreading legal, fiscal and legislative documents.
- To Apply: Submit cover letter and resumé to Director, Legislative Services Agency, State Capitol, Des Moines, IA, 50319 or by email to LSAapplications@legis.state.ia.us.
Who’s Hiring: Upper Iowa University
- Location: Des Moines
- Job: Admissions advisor
- Hours: Full-time
- Experience: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- Responsibilities: Assisting the center in achieving new student and enrollment goals with particular focus on student recruitment and registration. Successful candidate must be willing to travel, which includes overnight stays.
- To Apply: Send cover letter, resumé and the names and numbers of three references to soppej@uiu.edu.
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