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.

Administrative Assistant: Community Impact and Charitable Giving

Is organization one of your strengths? Do you like to be involved in the details? Are you passionate about Greater Des Moines? If you answered yes, consider applying for the Administrative Assistant role with the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines! The Administrative Assistant provides primary administrative support to the Community Impact and Charitable Giving Departments along with general operations of the Community Foundation. In this role, you will be an active part of a committed team focused on making our community better together.

Learn more about this position, apply now or contact Angie Dethlefs-Trettin with any questions.

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.