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Search for jobs in the Ames, Boone and broader Story County area. Our job board is a powerful resources for job-seekers and employers alike, to create a vibrant workforce.

Start your search for qualified candidates by creating an employer account. This will allow you to post and edit your job openings. Note: only opportunities within the Ames Metropolitan Statistical Area will be accepted.

AREA Young Professionals, formerly FUEL Story County, was founded in 2002 as an affiliate organization of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance. Our mission is to be transformative leaders enhancing quality of life through a community focused on leadership, growth, philanthropy, and social engagement.

The AREA Interns Program is your golden ticket to a world of professional opportunities, networking with awesome local business leaders, and discovering why Ames is the place to be after graduation.

Ames named the #1 Best Place to Work in Manufacturing

SmartAsset ranked the Ames MSA as the #1 Best Place to Work in Manufacturing. The 2022 ranking analyzed nearly 400 metro areas across topics such as manufacturing employment, income, and cost of living.

Ames, Iowa claimed the top spot in this year’s ranking after significant growth in both manufacturing employment and income over a one-year period beginning in 2019 – both of which increased by more than 13%.

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Home Base Iowa

Ames, Boone and Story County are proud of Iowa’s commitment to veterans and their families. Our area complements Iowa’s mission to welcome, employ, and honor those who serve our country. 

We’ve joined the growing list of Home Base Iowa Communities who have committed to rolling out the red carpet and welcoming military members and their familied leaving the service to become Iowans. The Home Base Iowa Communities initiative designates communities as centers of opportunity for military veterans and further highlights Iowa’s statewide commitment to welcoming veterans to the state.