Current Nonprofit Employment Opportunities

We are pleased to make connections between nonprofit/philanthropic organizations and our community. Organizations may submit nonprofit employment opportunities here.

Please note: Dates indicated are the date posted to our employment opportunities page, not the closing date of the opportunity. Contact the Community Foundation at info@desmoinesfoundation.org or (515) 883-2626 with questions.

Community Support Advocates | Momentum Program Assistant
Date: 2-20-26

CSA is seeking a part-time Program Assistant to deliver mobile, pop up art events in rural Iowa for youth, aging adults, and individuals with disabilities to foster resilience & community connection.…

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Community Support Advocates | Disability Service Navigator
Date: 2-19-26

CSA seeks a mission-driven Disability Services Navigator to provide HCBS navigation, options counseling, and person-centered service coordination in Central Iowa using the Science of Hope framework.…

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Planned Parenthood North Central States | Temporary Virtual Advocacy Strategist
Date: 2-18-26 Compensation: $19-$24/hour

This role will carry out legislative, organizing, and electoral goals, and be a part of a dynamic Public Affairs team that builds a sustainable base of support for our organization.…

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Friends of Lakeside Lab | Executive Director
Date: 2-18-26 Compensation: $40,000-50,000 commensurate with experience. Paid time off included.

FOLL seeks an executive director to oversee administration, community engagement & solicitation supporting environmental education, water quality monitoring & research at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.…

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Wellmark YMCA - YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Full Time Head Swim Coach
Date: 2-18-26

This position will coach & motivate athletes at practice and at meets, and promote growth of the team. Off-deck responsibilities include administrative and operational tasks vital to team management.…

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Community Youth Concepts | Senior Program Facilitator
Date: 2-17-26 Compensation: $45,000-$52,000

CYC is seeking a Senior Program Facilitator to facilitate a variety of CYC programs, including the Stowe Heights Challenge Course, Teen Outreach Program, and other experiential learning programs. …

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Healthy Birth Day, inc | State Expansion Coordinator
Date: 2-16-26

This role will focus on projects that will expand the reach of the Count the Kicks program in partner states.…

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Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences | Assistant/Associate Director Research Programs and Compliance
Date: 2-16-26 Compensation: Salary range is as follows: Assistant Director $70,000 - $80,000 Associate Director $80,000 - $90,000

Leads university research compliance and safety efforts; supports lab operations and ensures adherence to IBC, IRB, IACUC, and regulatory standards while advancing training and risk mitigation. …

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Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences | Director of Corporate, Foundation and Grant Relations
Date: 2-16-26 Compensation: The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $120,000 depending on experience.

At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, lead corporate and foundation partnerships, secure transformational funding, and advance innovation in health sciences education and research.…

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Des Moines Art Center | Security Officer (Part-Time)
Date: 2-13-26 Compensation: $12.92-16.15/hour

The Security Officer I of the Des Moines Art Center safeguards & protects all assets, personnel, students, visitors, and guests to its facilities. …

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa | Workplace Mentoring Program Coordinator
Date: 2-12-26 Compensation: Salary Range: $40,000-$45,000

Responsibilities: plan & facilitate program sessions during the school year including matching & supporting volunteers & youth. The program focuses on career exploration for middle schoolers.…

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Orchard Place | Chief Executive Officer
Date: 2-9-26 Compensation: $200,000 - $225,000 annually

To view the full job posting & to apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6913167.…

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Community Youth Concepts | Development Manager
Date: 2-9-26 Compensation: $60,000-$65,000

CYC is hiring a Development Manager to lead our fundraising, grant development, and external communications efforts. …

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ASAP, the After School Arts Program | Development and Marketing Manager
Date: 2-6-26 Compensation: $60–68,000

Lead and implement ASAP’s annual fundraising and marketing plans to sustain arts access for youth. Increase awareness of ASAP’s impact; strengthen donor cultivation, engagement, and stewardship. …

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Iowa State University Foundation | Finance Assistant
Date: 2-4-26

This position will provide administrative support including coordinating calendars and travel, preparing documents, processing mail, and other duties.…

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AMOS (A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy) | Summer Internship
Date: 2-2-26 Compensation: $10,000 for 12 weeks

Engage in local politics and practice tools of social change organizing towards AMOS “We the People” Convention including event planning, mobilizing institutional teams, working with the press, etc.…

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Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Chief Financial Officer
Date: 1-29-26 Compensation: $133,000 - $175,000

Provides leadership plus financial, accounting & transactional technical expertise for INHF, a statewide nonprofit conservation organization.…

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Homeward | Community Engagement Coordinator
Date: 1-29-26 Compensation: Range $56,000 - $66,000

Responsible for planning & executing engagement w/ people who have lived expertise in homelessness & housing insecurity. Nurturing community connections. Plan & implement communication and training. …

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Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation | Part-Time Development Assistant
Date: 1-27-26

Part-Time Development Assistant, Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation…

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Iowa State University Foundation | Gift Accounting Specialist
Date: 1-23-26

The position's primary function is to process gifts and commitments received by the ISU Foundation. …

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