Program Support Specialist (Temporary)

Program Support Specialist (Temporary)

Salary

$16.29 - $23.72 Hourly

Location

Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

26-03372

Agency

269 Iowa Economic Development Authority

Opening Date

06/17/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Bethany Coop (bethany.coop@iowafinance.com)

To Apply

Please submit an application, resume, and cover letter on jobs.iowa.gov by the positions closing date.

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Job Description

If you are detail-oriented, naturally curious, and passionate about preserving history, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in protecting Iowa's rich heritage. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, is seeking a Program Support Specialist (Temporary) to assist with program support duties related to historic preservation compliance and projects.

This position is classified as a Temporary Worker allowed to work no more than 780 hours this fiscal year and is exempt from all benefits and Merit Rule. It is anticipated this position will consistently work approximately 15 hours per week. The salary range is $16.29 - $23.72 per hour and will report directly to Heather Gibb, State Historic Preservation Officer.

At SHPO, we are committed to identifying, preserving, and protecting Iowa's historic and prehistoric resources. We administer state and federal historic preservation programs and maintain a comprehensive survey and inventory of historic properties across Iowa.

What You'll Do: As a member of our team, you will:

• Process submissions and perform detailed data entry, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records before projects move to professional review.
• Assist with file maintenance, which may involve lifting boxes.
• Support the scanning and digitization of SHPO records, ensuring documents are accurately categorized, labeled, and easily retrievable.
• Assist with data entry and updates on a variety of topics, identifying inconsistencies and asking questions to ensure data integrity.
• Perform other related programmatic support duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Familiarity with Salesforce and the Microsoft suite of products including Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make independent decisions.

If you are enthusiastic about history and eager to contribute to preserving Iowa's heritage, we would love to hear from you! Apply today at jobs.iowa.gov and be a part of our mission to protect the past for future generations.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer.

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.

This is a non-merit, temporary position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

There are no minimum qualifications for temporary positions

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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?

Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree
• No

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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This position will be located at our Des Moines office location with the opportunity of occasionally work remotely. Are you able to fulfill this requirement with or without a reasonable accommodation?

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Employer State of Iowa

Agency 269 Iowa Economic Development Authority Address 1963 Bell Ave

Suite 200

Des Moines, Iowa, 50315

Website iowaeda.com