Welcome to West Des Moines. What will you do first?
In West Des Moines, if you can dream it, you can do it.
And, we’re here to help.
Dream Job.
We are proud to have a business community that values inclusion, workplace culture, community give-back, and development opportunities. Employees experience personal growth and deep connections through the work they do, and they build fulfilling careers rather than simply landing a job.
As a Chamber, we have connections with employers who want fresh talent like you.
Are you a student? Submit your information here, and we’ll get your name in front of employers here.Â
Are you a seasoned professional looking for something new, or starting your own business? Our job board is a central place to find and post jobs for West Des Moines Chamber businesses.Â
Be sure to check out our Talent Attraction Partners who are actively hiring and eager to meet you today!Â
Dream Life.
Eat and drink your way through the metro at 1,410+ restaurants and bars. Want to burn off all that good food? Hit the 800 miles of trails or one of the 27 parks right here in WDM. Don’t miss the internationally recognized festivals and national headline concerts. Ready to restock your closet with the latest trends or just need some retail therapy? Head to our various shopping destinations from local boutiques to national brands. Don’t miss out on the art walks, displays, festivals, and celebrations. There are also plenty of murals for your Instagram feeds! Need a laugh or want to sit back and enjoy a show? Check out the various comedy clubs, the Symphony, or the Performing Arts Center.Â
The best part about all of this is that because we have a low cost of living, you can do all of this (and more!) to live a high quality of life.Â
HIGH quality of life.
LOW cost of living.
Spend less time commuting,
more time connecting.
After a full day of work, do you want a long commute home? The average commute time here is only 16.5 minutes. Who wants another unpaid 1-2 hours tacked on to every single work day just to get home? Not us!
Once you do get home, would you rather walk in to the apartment on the left or one of the WDM ones on the right? We’ll take a larger one (like these) with more amenities for less rent!
Now that we've dreamed it, let's DO IT!
Let’s make this dream a reality, your reality. Follow the resources below, and don’t hesitate to reach out if we can help you learn more about making West Des Moines not only a destination to visit, but the next place you call home.
Once you land an internship…
YURtern is a summer program specifically designed for college interns. Registration will open in April 2023. See what awesome opportunities are ahead by checking out last year’s programming. It’s YURtern to show the working-world what you have to offer. Take advantage of this program to set yourself up for success!Â
Once you land a full-time job…
CONGRATULATIONS! Now, learn how to set yourself up for success as a young professional entering the “real world.” West YP is a program of the WDM Chamber that provides the opportunity to develop yourself, impact the community, make connections, and have memorable experiences. Join this group of driven and dynamic emerging leaders.
Win with WDM.
West Des Moines is a “win” for countless reasons including the national recognition we frequently receive, but you might literally have a chance to win if we met you recently!
Did we meet you at a Career Fair?
Follow the link below to find your photo, then use #DestinationWDM and tag us (@WDMchamber) on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook for a chance to win a $100 gift card!
Did we meet you at a WDM Trek Day?
Fill out the survey below for a chance to win a $100 gift card! Remember to tag us (@WDMchamber) in your photos from the day and use #WDMTrekDay and #DestinationWDM.
