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Who's Hiring Around Ankeny? Imperial RV, City of Ankeny, Ankeny Schools and More

Looking for a job in the community or nearby? Ankeny Patch will bring the classifieds for the week of April 9 to you.

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

Education

  • is hiring several positions for the 2012-13 school year. For current vacancies and closing deadlines, please visit the district website. All interested applicants must take the Gallup survey to be considered.
  • Bondurant-Farrar School District is currently accepting applications for the following positions: 7-12 instrumental music teacher, building maintenance technician and bus drivers. Please send a cover letter, resumé, application and other materials to Human Resources, 300 Garfield St. S.W., Bondurant, IA  50035.
  • Johnston Community School District is seeking applicants for four elementary instructional coaches, a part-time middle school math teacher, a seventh grade math and science teacher and several third grade teaching teachers. To apply, visit the district website and click on 'How to apply'.
  • Carlisle Community School District is looking to fill the following positions for the 2012-13 school year: high school activities director, high school FCS, part-time preschool teacher and part-time ELP. Apply online at the district's website.
  • Des Moines Public Schools are now looking to fill several anticipated openings for the 2012-13 school year. To see a full list of positions, visit the district's website.
  • Des Moines Christian School is looking to fill the following positions for the 2012-13 school year: secondary principal, 7-12 vocal music, 7-12 instrumental music, HS language arts, PT Spanish, HS science, PT HS history and an athletic director. To apply, visit the school's website for more details.
  • Holy Trinity School in Des Moines is looking to fill several positions for the 2012-13 school year including 6th-8th grade science, preschool, part-time library associate, technology coordinator and enrollment and public relations. For more details, visit the district's website.
  • is currently looking to fill the following positions: math instructor, adjunct anthropology instructor and adjunct geography instructor. An official DMACC application is required. To apply, visit the college's website.

Coaching

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  • Johnston Community School District is seeking applicants for several 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'.

Accounting

  • Waukee Community School District is looking for an accounts receivable/accounts payable specialist. For a complete job description and online application, check out the district's website.

Child Care

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  • Drake University is looking for a Head Start Program Coordinator to oversee assigned center-based preschool programs and supervises staff. Qualifications include a Master's degree with graduate or undergraduate areas in a related field. A minimum of three years experience in a similar field is required. Specific information can be found here, and interested individuals should apply online.
  • Traditions Children's Center is now hiring assistant teachers, floaters and after-school help. Apply in person at 480 S. 51st St. in West Des Moines.

Health Care

  • 3801 Grand Retirement Campus, an assisted living facility in the Des Moines area, is seeking a part-time LPN and also a part-time CMA or med manager. The right person must be self-motivated, dependable and compassionate with seniors. To apply, send materials to jparsons@thenewburycompanies.com.

Administration/Clerical

  • Walnut Ridge Senior Campus is looking for both a full and part-time receptionist. Previous senior communit or hotel front desk experience is preferred. Apply in person at Walnut Ridge at Clive, 1701 Campus Dr., Clive, IA  50325. You also can email your resumé to dsnook@walnutridgeatclive.com.
  • The is seeking applicants for the part-time position of administrative clerk for the . Duties involve ambulance billing and collections, coding of ambulance claims and varied clerical work. At a minimum, candidates should possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and three years clerical or general office experience. Microsoft Office software knowledge and excellent computer skills are essential. The starting salary for this job is $12.63 per hour. The deadline is Friday, April 13. Please complete the city's employment application and submit to City of Ankeny, Human Resources Office, 410 W. First St., Ankeny, IA 50023.

Warehouse/Manufacturing

  • Des Moines Public Schools is looking for a materials specialist to work in the district's operations warehouse. Basic functions of the job include direct and supervise warehouse staff. A high school diploma or equivalent is required as well as seven years experience in a warehouse distribution, order fulfillment or production management environment. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resumé by April 23 to Senta Hawkins, Hiring Specialist, Human Resources Management, 901 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309.

Customer Service

  • 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.

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.

Sales

  • Des Moines RV, one of Iowa's fastest growing RV dealerships, has several positions open, including one for a sales professional. In addition, the company also is looking for a receptionist, a service technician and an auto detailer. Email your resumé to Matthew Sheirer at Matthews@rvone.com, or mail to 2401 S.E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA  50320.

Auto Repair

  • in Ankeny is looking for a full-time service technician. No experience is necessary. Imperial RV is Iowa's exclusive Keystone dealer. Apply in person at 1727 S. Ankeny Blvd.
  • Ramsey Auto Center in Urbandale has an immediate opening for an auto technician. The right candidate must have a valid driver's license, a professional attitude and neat appearance, as well as his or her own tools. Apply in person to Nick Merryman or email your resumé to nmerryman@ramseyauto.com. Ramsey Auto is located at 9624 Hickman Rd.

Job Fairs

  • The 2012 IowaWORKS Career and Resource Expo will be held Thursday at the on the . The Expo will feature more than 60 companies with positions to be filled, as well as free services for job seekers including resumé critiquing and "hot topic" presentations. From 9-10 a.m. a panel discussion will be held which will include representatives from both private and public employers spanning multiple industries. Business attire and resumés are welcome and encouraged!
  • National Employment Service Corporation will hold a job fair on Monday, April 16 from 2-5 p.m., and on Tuesday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The job fair will be held at Iowa Workforce, 430 E. Grand Ave. in Des Moines. Open positions include warehouse associates and customer solution representatives. The right people need to be available immediately and willing to work all shifts. Refreshments will be served.

Seasonal

  • Adventureland Inn in Altoona is now hiring lifeguards for the summer. The minimum age is 16 and on-site, paid training is provided. Apply in person at 3200 Adventureland Dr.


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