Who's Hiring? New Jobs In and Around Urbandale

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

Education/Coaching (All Positions)

• is looking to fill the following administrative positions: director of curriculum, assessment and professional development; and coordinator of K-12 curriculum, assessment and instruction — math. For a full job description and to apply, visit the district website.

• is looking for a medical assistant program instructor. An official DMACC application is required for this position. For more information and to apply, visit DMACC's website.

• Johnston Community School District is seeking applicants for several teaching and coaching positions for the 2012-13 school year. To apply and see a list of available positions, visit the district website and click on 'How to apply'.

• Dowling Catholic School in West Des Moines has an opening for a full-time counselor as well as openings for several coaching positions. To apply, visit the district's website.

• Southeast Polk Community School District is looking to fill several teaching and coaching positions for the 2012-13 school year. To see open positions and how to apply, visit the district's website.

• Des Moines Public Schools have openings for several positions within the district. To see a full list of available positions and to apply, visit the district website.

• Holy Trinity School in Des Moines has openings for the following positions: K-8 general music and choir, part-time 5-8 band, part-time reading recovery and part-time library associate. To see the application process and job descriptions, visit the school's website.

Customer Service

• West Asset Management is looking for recovery specialists (debt collectors) to work at the company's West Des Moines office. Responsibilities include contacting individuals via telephone regarding past due accounts, providing customer service, setting up payment arrangements and resolving outstanding balances. A high school diploma or GED and six months customer service experience is preferred. Apply online at the company's website.

• Menard's is holding a manager trainee hiring fair on Thursday, May 31 from 12-5 p.m. at 6000 S.E. 14th St. in Des Moines. A bachelor's degree in business is preferred.

• Git n Go 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 Ankeny store, located at 2811 S.W. Oralabor Rd.

Food Service

• Casey's General Stores in Ankeny has openings for part and full-time kitchen assistants to work in the company's corporate office. Individuals will assist with daily meal preparation and cleanup for approximately 125 people. Experience in a large cafeteria setting is preferred. Knowledge of cash handling and food safety/preparation are required. Send resumé to Casey's General Stores, Inc., Attn: HR, P.O. Box 3001, Ankeny, IA 50021.
• Famous Dave's barbecue restaurant at 4351 Merle Hay Road is looking for bartenders, hosts and services. Apply at the restaurant on on its website.

Health Care

• Wolfe Eye Clinic in West Des Moines in looking for full-time registered nurses. Minor procedure experience and office nursing preferred. Some daytime travel is required. The company also is looking for an optometric assistant. If interested, apply online at the company's website.

• Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons is seeking a registered nurse to assist a very busy hand physician in clinic and surgery. Candidates must have one to three years experience, orthopaedic preferred. This position will be in clinic, OR and on-call with the physician. Qualified candidates should go to the company's website to apply.

Human Resources

• Southeast Polk School District is looking for an executive director of human resources that has experience in contract negotiations and has bult strong, positive labor relations. Application deadline is May 31. Submit your application online at the district's website.

Information Technology

• Wolfe Eye Clinic is looking for an IT director to be based in its corporate office in Marshalltown. To see a full job description and to apply, visit the company's website.

Labor

• Metro Waste Authority is now accepting applications for the position of solid waste utility worker at its Metro Park East Landfill. The position pays $23.17 per hour and includes full benefits. To see details, visit the company's website.
• Iowa Outdoor Products in Urbandale is looking for landscape crews. Email them at iowaoutdoor@gmail.com, or call us at 515.277.6242, or stop in to our office 3200 86th St., for more info or to give us a resume. 

Maintenance

• Trinity Center at Luther Park in Des Moines is accepting applications for a maintenance supervisor and maintenance staff. The supervisor must have five years experience in a maintenance trade and be able to acquire a city of Des Moines fireman license. Maintenance staff members must have one year experience. A valid license is required and all candidates must pass a background check. Applications are being accepted in person at 1555 Hull Ave. between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Courtyard by Marriott in Jordan Creek is seeking maintenance workers. For more information, check the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce website.

Sales

• Lithia Auto Group, located at 5200 Merle Hay Rd. in Johnston, is looking for individuals to interview for floor and Internet sales positions. People from all professions are encouraged to apply as training will be provided. Hurry, though! Interviews will conclude today at 6 p.m.! Wear the proper attire and no phone calls please. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license, as well as pass a drug screening.
• Margo Kromminga, a State Farm Insurance agent in Urbandale, is seeking sales associations. Check the Urbandale chamber website for more information.

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 Services

• LSI is seeking a full-time director of services for people with disabilities. This leadership position is responsible for disability services delivered from several sites across the state. This position can be located anywhere in Iowa. To learn more or to apply, visit LSI's website.

Seasonal

• Adventureland Park is now hiring summer lifeguards. Paid training will be provided and minimum age is 16. Apply in person at 3200 Adventureland Dr. in Altoona.

• Chapel Hill Gardens, located at 4400 Merle Hay Rd. in Urbandale, is looking for seasonal workers. Apply in person at Sunset Memorial Gardens, located at 7601 Fleur Dr.

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