Career Opportunities

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues. We're simply better together.

If you share this commitment to community, consider joining our team. 

No job opportunities are currently available at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.

Pillars of Purpose

At the heart of all we do is the belief we are truly better together. This is more than a tagline we’ve become known for; it frames the internal culture we have built and embrace. The staff team of the Community Foundation created the Pillars of Purpose to outline the commitment we have toward each other, our community and the Community Foundation.

  • We believe our mission matters. The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together. Every person, role, function and task make our mission work.
  • We work better together. We value collaboration, diverse perspectives and open communication. We invest in, value and care for each other.
  • We own it. We take pride in and responsibility for our role, each other and our home.
  • We lean forward. We give and take space to learn, innovate, lead and inspire.

Statewide Affiliate Opportunities

Office Coordinator for Story County Community Foundation 

The Office Coordinator will ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Will assist with maintaining donor and fund holders’ records, database system, staff and board correspondence, calendars and meetings, in addition to assisting with updating the website and social media content. Responsible for providing support to prospective donors, current fund holders, Executive Director and staff related to operations and fund administration, ensuring data integrity and managing electronic files. To learn more and apply click here.