OVERVIEW

Pipe insulating company in need of insulation installers in new building sites.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install insulation around piping
• Make necessary adjustments for pipe fitting
• Measure, cut, fabricate insulation, and metal jackets using sharp knives, saws, tin snips, etc.
• Climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding
• Work off elevated lifts and/or extension ladders taller than 12' occasionally
• Work in a construction environment
• Work indoor and outdoor temperatures
• Work in confined spaces on occasion or as needed (tunnels, attics, building chases)

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with pipe insulation/craftsman trade
• Must be able to provide own basic tools (tape measure, sharp knife, razor knife-with retractable blade, channel lock type pliers, scissors, and tin snips
• Dependable and reliable
• Read and use tape measure along with basic math skills
• Listen and understand directions, then apply
• Be able to carry anywhere from 50-100lbs

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Wear hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, and gloves (provided by employer)
• Wear safety toed boots, long pants and minimum short sleeve shirt (provided by employee)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Experience preferred but will train

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• Iowa City location: 1st shift M-TH (5:30 am – 4:30 pm) with possible over-time on Friday. Transportation is provided to and from the Muscatine pick up location to the work sites.
• Quad Cities location 1st shift M-F (7 am – 4 pm). Must provide own transportation to and from Quad Cities office.

WAGE

• $19-20/hr. depending on experience

If interested contact Christine at cfear@tempassociates.com or call 563.263.6589. To apply click the apply now button below.

OVERVIEW

The Community Grant Writer will help secure funding for important community priorities across Muscatine County. This role connects community needs and projects with funding opportunities, develops compelling grant proposals, and builds strong relationships with funders, community partners, and local leaders. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple projects, partners, and deadlines. This position offers an opportunity to directly support meaningful community initiatives by turning ideas and priorities into competitive, fundable projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and identify grant opportunities that align with community priorities and projects.
• Write, edit, coordinate, and submit clear, compelling, and competitive grant proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, community partners, and local leaders.
• Work with internal and external partners to gather information, data, and supporting materials for applications.
• Manage the grant development pipeline, including deadlines, responsibilities, status, next steps, and anticipated funding.
• Develop persuasive narratives that communicate project impact, outcomes, and community benefit.
• Coordinate multiple grant opportunities and projects while anticipating workload and resource needs.
• Maintain accurate grant records and provide updates to community partners.
• Facilitate the Muscatine County Grant Writers’ Network and support collaboration among local grant professionals.
• Work closely with the Grant Collaborative and other community leaders to align funding opportunities with shared priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, communications, technical communication, public policy, social work, or a related field; 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive content.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and project-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while keeping partners informed and projects moving forward.
• Strong follow-through, proactive problem-solving, and responsiveness to feedback.
• Professionalism, discretion, and integrity when working with sensitive information.
• Interest in philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and strengthening communities.

LOCATION & COMPENSATION

• Location: Muscatine County, Iowa
• Schedule: Full-time, exempt
• Pay: $50,000 annually
• Travel: Regular local travel required; occasional additional travel

• Pre-employment background check and drug test required

If interested contact Karina at kvillegas@tempassociates.com or call 563.263.6589. To apply click the apply now button below.

OVERVIEW

The Director of Community Innovation will lead collaborative efforts to address important community priorities by bringing together leaders, organizations, resources, and ideas across sectors. This role will facilitate strategic planning, develop partnerships and financing strategies, and lead innovative initiatives that turn promising ideas into measurable community impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead cross-sector planning, strategy sessions, and collaborative initiatives.
• Develop actionable strategies with clear goals, milestones, resources, and measures of success.
• Build partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, development, and financing organizations.
• Develop financing strategies that leverage resources and support successful project implementation.
• Lead the innovation portfolio, including pilots, partnerships, technologies, and new approaches to persistent community challenges.
• Support major community priorities, including housing initiatives focused on increasing supply and exploring innovative rural housing solutions.
• Bring together technical, financial, research, development, and community expertise to advance complex projects.
• Lead grant development and major community initiatives from strategy through implementation.
• Measure and communicate the community, economic, and financial impact of investments and initiatives.
• Represent the community externally and lead, supervise, and develop the Community Innovation team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience leading complex projects, solving problems, building partnerships, and moving ideas into action.
• Experience supervising and developing team members.
• Strong strategic thinking, facilitation, relationship-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to turn complex information into clear strategies, actions, presentations, and compelling stories.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and technology skills.
• Curiosity, adaptability, integrity, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Experience may come from community development, finance, business, government, consulting, philanthropy, innovation, project management, strategic planning, systems design, or a related field.

LOCATION & COMPENSATION

• Location: Muscatine County, Iowa; local residency required
• Schedule: Full-time, exempt
• Pay: $70,000 annually
• Travel: Occasional

• Pre-employment background check and drug test required

If interested contact Karina at kvillegas@tempassociates.com or call 563.263.6589. To apply click the apply now button below.

OVERVIEW

Muscatine industrial company is seeking qualified employees for their pack line. These positions can lead to temp-to-hire opportunities. The schedules work days on A Shift or B Shift, 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM (4x10/hour shifts per week)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble and package products according to company standards and specifications
• Operate packaging machinery and equipment
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines

REQUIREMENTS

• Highschool diploma or GED
• 1 year of industrial experience
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude for operating machinery
• Ability to use hand tools effectively
• Experience operating a forklift is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment

BENEFITS (once hired on to client company)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

HOURS

• 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• A Shift: Sunday–Wednesday
• B Shift: Wednesday–Saturday

PAY

• $18.75

If interested contact Christine at cfear@tempassociates.com or call 563.263.6589. To apply click the apply now button below.

OVERVIEW

Muscatine Lighting company is in need of production mig welders to work in their fabrication areas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weld parts for outdoor lighting systems.
• Grind and finish welds.
• Material Handling - lifting up 50 lbs.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of mig welding experience or school training.

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• Monday through Thursday 5AM to 3:00PM.
• Overtime will be required on Fridays when needed.

WAGE

• $20 per hour

BACKGROUND SCREENING/REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment drug testing and background check.

If interested contact Mike at mthomas@tempassociates.com or call 563.263.6589. To apply click the apply now button below.

OVERVIEW

Moscow Iowa manufacturer of hydraulic leveling systems for motor homes is in need of CNC operators

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with machines in order to produce parts
• Material Handling – lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Use of tools

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Dependable and reliable
• Experience using cnc lathes/mills
• Ability to use micrometers and calipers

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• Monday – Friday 5AM – 3:30PM
• 50 hour work week with overtime pay after 40 hours

WAGE

• $17+ depends on experience

BACKGROUND SCREENING/REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment drug testing

If interested contact Mike at mthomas@tempassociates.com or call 563.263.6589. To apply click the apply now button below.