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WorkInAmes.com Community Job Board

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WorkInAmes.com is a local job board for the Ames/Story County area. Our community is fortunate to offer a wide range of career opportunities. With this site employers are able to post jobs for free! Those looking for a job in Ames are able to search a list of openings for full time, part time and internship positions. We hope you'll find the job board a helpful way to become a part of our vibrant workforce!

find your next career opportunity at workinames.com today!

See Yourself in Ames Intern Program

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The Ames Chamber of Commerce Workforce Solutions program hosts a series of three or four events over the summer months for interns in the Ames/Story County area. These “See Yourself in Ames” events are an opportunity for local interns to better acquaint themselves with our community and area business leaders. Once interns see what the Ames/Story County area has to offer, we hope they will consider staying in our area once they begin their careers.

connect with local interns on linkedin
fill out an intern spotlight form

COVID-19 Retraining Program

Earn a certificate and make your next career move in a matter of weeks!

The COVID-19 Retraining Program offers free training to eligible Story County residents as well as additional resources for transportation costs, childcare, stipends and more.

Certificate options include:

​• Manufacturing Production Technician
• Industrial Maintenance Technician
• Certified Nursing Assistant (Basic & Advanced)
• Healthcare Patient Services
• Welding
• Construction
• CDL Training


​For more information or to enroll, please contact Nikki Fischer, Director of Workforce Development and Diversity. 

Future Ready Boone & Story

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We actively promote a number of initiatives that seek to unite schools and our business community as well as develop highly skilled and adaptable innovators and leaders. These initiatives include but are not limited to: Future Ready Boone & Story County career exploration and preparedness resources, SCALE, Ames Business Engagement Collaborative, Boone EDGE, career fairs, job shadows, apprenticeships, Teaching for the Workforce professional development conference, and student/parent career exposure opportunities.

Learn More About Future Ready

Additional Workforce Resources


Liveability Magazine
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We're proud to partner with Livability Media to bring you the Ames, Boone and Story County Livability Magazine! This annual publication showcases our communities to those interested in relocating to the area. ​
read the 2021 edition of liveability

​Request a Relocation Packet

Fill out a brief form and we'll mail you a complimentary packet full of information about the area, local resources and more! Want to stay in the know? 
Request a Relocation PAcket

    Sign up for Our Monthly Relocation Newsletter!

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304 Main St.
Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone: (515) 232-2310
About the Ames Chamber
Centrally and conveniently located in the heart of the Midwest and Iowa, Ames is known for its healthy, stable economy, flourishing cultural environment, and the world-renowned Iowa State University.
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With over 700 members, the Ames Chamber of Commerce strives to make Ames a better place to live, work, and do business by strengthening the economic vitality and the quality of life in the Ames community.
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      • Annual Awards
    • Awards & Accolades
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  • Chamber Programs
    • Advocacy >
      • Elected Officials Contact Form
    • Chamber Ambassadors >
      • Become an Ambassador
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    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • Leadership Ames >
      • Service Project Request Form
    • Workforce Solutions >
      • Intern Spotlight
      • Future Ready Boone & Story
      • Bring Students On-Site
      • Story County Retraining Program
    • Affiliate Organizations
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    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
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    • Annual Report 2022
    • Contact Us
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