August Home Publishing, publisher of Woodsmith and ShopNotes magazines is looking for a Woodworking Editor to join the staff. This in-house position is located in Des Moines, Iowa. Responsibilities include: researching, organizing, writing and editing high-quality, original copy; proofreading and editing own copy and that of other editors as requested; and gathering tools and supplies to test woodworking tips, techniques, and tools to be reviewed in the magazine. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for woodworking and enthusiasm to do whatever it takes to produce a quality magazine along with special interest books, how-to-videos, web sites, email newsletters, and more! Knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Microsoft Word preferred. Previous magazine experience is a plus.

Apply online at www.augusthome.com or send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Human Resources, 2200 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312.

August Home is an equal opportunity employer.

Send a cover letter and resume to August Home Publishing Human Resources, 2200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines IA 50312 or apply online.

Are you an experienced designer with a desire for creating great print and digital content? Do you have a passion for woodworking? In this full-time staff position, you’d participate in planning meetings, develop page layouts, create/program digital editions, direct photo shoots, and provide design support for marketing efforts and ancillary products. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or commensurate experience, 2+ years of graphic design experience, strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills. Practical experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is required. A working knowledge of web-based digital programming software (Adobe DPS, Mag+) is beneficial.

Send resume and cover letter to August Home Publishing Human Resources, 2200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines IA 50312 or apply for this position online at www.augusthome.com.

August Home is an equal opportunity employer.

Send a cover letter and resume to August Home Publishing Human Resources, 2200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines IA 50312 or apply online.

August Home Publishing has an immediate opening for a Multimedia Archivist. This is a permanent, in-house position located in Des Moines, Iowa. This position will serve as a project leader for the implementation and maintenance of a multimedia catalog and archive system. Responsibilities include loading and indexing wholly owned multimedia and working with the publishing team to determine their archiving needs. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organization skills, and be able to communicate effectively. They will also need proven time management skills and the ability to multitask. Must have a working knowledge of PC and networking technologies. Publishing and production experience is a plus.

Technical Skills/Experience:
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Comfortable working in both Windows and Linux OS
• Basic web skills (HTML, etc.)
• Experience with web content management / templating systems.
• Database management.
• Metadata management.
• User technical support experience.

Send a cover letter and resume to August Home Publishing Human Resources, 2200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines IA 50312 or apply online.

August Home Publishing, owner of the Woodsmith Store, has an immediate opening for a part-time Paint Specialist. This person will be responsible for assisting customers with color choices, sales, and stocking and displaying merchandise. The ideal candidate will have previous retail experience in a paint department or store. Exceptional customer service skills are a must. Cashier experience helpful.

To apply, fill out an application at the Woodsmith Store, 10320 Hickman Road in Clive or apply online.