Top 324 Director Jobs in Altoona, Ia

Engagement Director
Ellipsis —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Marketing
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Social Services Director
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center —Urbandale, IA
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Director of Marketing- Internal - PERM FTE
Robert Half —Des Moines, IA
- $130,000 - $160,000 a year
- Email
- Business development
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Director of Customer Experience
Midwest Heritage Bank, FSB —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Director of Content
State of Iowa —Johnston, IA
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director of IT Client Services
ComplyAuto —Carlisle, IA
- $155,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
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- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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HR Business Partner Director
Sammons Financial Group —West Des Moines, IA
- $94,134 - $176,500 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Criminal background check
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Regional Club Director
Genesis Health Clubs —Des Moines, IA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Director of Advancement
Iowa Donor Network —Altoona, IA
- $101,000 - $126,200 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Dental insurance
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Director of Security
Prairie Meadows —Altoona, IA
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Driver's License
- Team management
HS Assistant Activities Director (Stipend)
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $8,963 a month
- Part-time
- School experience
- High school
- Mid-level
Sr. Manager/Director of Facilities
Des Moines Performing Arts —Des Moines, IA
- 6 years
- Plumbing
- Senior level
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Director of HR and Workforce Development
Iowa Primary Care Association —Des Moines, IA
- $115,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Human Resources Director
Arbor Springs Operations LLC —West Des Moines, IA
- Skilled nursing facility
- Marketing
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Program Management Director
Stanley Consultants —Des Moines, IA
- $207,100 - $284,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 18 years or older
- Engineering
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Iowa and National Director
FIRST CHILDRENS FINANCE —West Des Moines, IA
- $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Public speaking
- Finance
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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QA Director II-Prepared Foods
JBS USA —Ankeny, IA
- $175,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Evelyn K. Davis Center Director
Lutheran Services in Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Lead Director, Commercial Member Experience
CVS Health —Des Moines, IA
- $100,000 - $231,540 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Intake Director
Mom's Meals —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Engagement Director

Ellipsis -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
1 day ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Project reporting
Computer operation
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
Computer literacy
Professional ethics
English
Windows
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Legislation
Brand storytelling
Computer skills
Managing projects
Productivity software
Public affairs policy advocacy
Working with youth
Progress tracking (project management tasks)
Time management

Full Job Description

Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Engagement Director to lead our initiatives in community outreach and program development. This role is pivotal in building, sustaining, and deepening the network of relationships that surround and strengthen Ellipsis from neighbors and civic partners to elected officials, donors, and staff. This role designs experiences that cultivate belonging and understanding of our mission, manages high-impact volunteer and service initiatives, develops staff and community engagement strategies, supports internal culture-building, and amplifies the voice of the CEO across key platforms. The role also leads our legislative advocacy strategy and ensures Ellipsis remains a visible and respected voice in child welfare and youth services policy.

Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships (30%)

● Serve as a key ambassador of the organization to community partners, neighborhood stakeholders, donors, volunteers, and civic organizations.

● Represent the agency at community events, speaking engagements, and coalition meetings.

● Build and manage strategic partnerships with local nonprofits, faith-based organizations, business leaders, school systems, and educational institutions.

● Collaborate with the philanthropy and communications teams to create messaging and campaigns that deepen community understanding and support.

● Plan and lead campus tours for funders, city leaders, neighborhood associations, and stakeholders.

● Co-design volunteer service events and ongoing programs (e.g., donation drives, service career day visits) that build authentic relationships between the public and our programs.

● Establish and grow a mentorship-style volunteer program that connects caring adults or community members with youth or programs in appropriate ways.

● Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising and stewardship events (including golf tournaments, internal organization celebrations, and donor and community awareness events), ensuring alignment with organizational goals, donor engagement strategies, and budget guidelines.

Internal Employee Engagement and Culture Building (30%)

● Partner with the CEO and Philanthropy/Comms to draft internal staff messages and share compelling stories of success, milestones, and mission alignment.

● Create meaningful communication rhythms (e.g., internal newsletters, town halls, shout-outs, and video spotlights) that reflect Ellipsis values.

● Partner with CEO, HR, and program directors to enhance employee engagement and retention through recognition, planning events and celebrations, establishing feedback loops, and mission-driven culture building.

Legislative Advocacy (30%)

● Monitor state and federal policy developments related to child welfare, foster care, behavioral health, and emergency services.

● Develop strong working relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, and policy partners.

● Organize advocacy days, legislative briefings, legislative tours and opportunities for staff and board engagement in public policy in collaboration with the CEO and other leaders.

● Equip staff, youth, and community supporters to elevate their voices through tools like action alerts, storytelling campaigns, and letter-writing efforts.

● Coordinate grassroots efforts for Ellipsis supporters to contact their respective legislators by providing prepared communications.

Additional Duties (10%)

● Strategy

o Participates in the creation of the philanthropic strategic plan and helps achieve the goals outlined in the plan

o Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for engagement, volunteerism, and advocacy

o Assists in the development of the stewardship plan for the organization and acts in accordance with the plan

● Ethics

o Promotes and upholds the ethical standards for the nonprofit’s philanthropic activities in adherence to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethics and Donor Bill of Rights

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

● Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing or related field, or equivalent experience

● At least 2 years communications, marketing, or legislative advocacy experience

● Demonstrated ability to engage diverse audiences and build programming through integrating the voice of persons served in storytelling, advocacy, and service events.

● Prior experience in public speaking, legislative advocacy, or storytelling-based campaigns.

● Proven project management experience, with demonstrated ability to plan, execute, track, and report on project progress

● Critical thinker and problem solver who demonstrates decision-making and time management skills

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

● Ability to work independently, with minimal oversight, and with high ethical standards

● Able to interact tactfully with youth, family members, visitors, government agency representatives, and the general public

● Basic computer skills, including experience working in Microsoft Windows and Google products

● Clear criminal and child abuse background checks

● Acceptable driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

● 3 or more years of experience in fundraising and volunteer management through a variety of tactics; annual fund experience is particularly helpful

● 3 years or more of database experience (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and basic graphic design (Canva) is helpful

● Demonstrated expertise in event planning and/or volunteer management is helpful

● A marketing background is helpful

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you willing to work some weekends and evenings as needed?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

communications, marketing or legislative: 2 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License and acceptable driving record? (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Des Moines, IA 50309 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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director jobs in altoona, ia

Engagement Director

Social Services Director

Director of Marketing- Internal - PERM FTE

Director of Customer Experience

Director of Content

Director of IT Client Services

HR Business Partner Director

Regional Club Director

Director of Advancement

Director of Security

HS Assistant Activities Director (Stipend)

Sr. Manager/Director of Facilities

Director of HR and Workforce Development

Human Resources Director

Program Management Director

Iowa and National Director

QA Director II-Prepared Foods

Evelyn K. Davis Center Director

Lead Director, Commercial Member Experience

Intake Director

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