Posting number: 27-00367
Department: 309 Iowa Workforce Development
Job classification: Executive Officer 2
Posting type: Open
Categories: Human Resources, Project Management
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is seeking an Iowa Office of Apprenticeship (IOA) Project Manager to join our team in our Registered Apprentice Bureauin Des Moines, IA.
Position Details
IOA Project Manager Job Description
The Iowa Office of Apprenticeship (IOA) is seeking a highly organized Project Manager to advance Iowa’s work-based learning (WBL) system while supporting key Registered Apprenticeship (RA) initiatives. This role is central to expanding high-quality, sustainable WBL experiences such as pre-apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and other “earn and learn” pathways that connect students and adults directly to in-demand careers.
The Project Manager works closely with businesses, schools, and community organizations to help them design and implement strong WBL strategies. This includes providing technical assistance, advising on program structure, supporting goal development, and promoting new opportunities that strengthen local talent pipelines. The position also assists the State Apprenticeship Director by coordinating major RA projects, developing clear project plans, and creating the internal processes and data tracking tools needed to support effective implementation.
Collaboration is a key aspect of the role. The Project Manager works in partnership with IOA staff, Iowa Workforce Development teams, and leaders across the agency to ensure WBL and apprenticeship initiatives align with broader workforce priorities. Externally, the Project Manager serves as a primary point of contact for community colleges, high school administrators, school boards, chambers of commerce, nonprofits, employers, and other stakeholders engaged in expanding work-based learning across the state.
The Project Manager also contributes to ongoing IOA and IWD efforts and supports emerging projects as assigned. Candidates should demonstrate strong project management skills, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively with diverse partners to strengthen Iowa’s apprenticeship and WBL ecosystem.
About Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is a state agency dedicated to providing exceptional employment services and connecting employers with skilled workers. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and aligning services with workforce demands, IWD offers comprehensive support to job seekers and employers through a statewide network of Iowa WORKS Centers.
Benefits
Joining the IWD team and becoming a State of Iowa employee comes with a range of valuable benefits, including:
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E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify; a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov
No applicant for employment with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development can have a current, ongoing overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place. Selected positions will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
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