Learning and Development Intern

Who We Are:
Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group (Accounting Today, 2025). We add value for our clients by providing forward-thinking, effective and timely services and solutions. Inside our firm, the collaborative, people-focused culture encourages mutual respect, open communication and ongoing learning. Honkamp fosters innovation, diversity, ethics, and integrity to strengthen our organization and our people, and to respond to our clients’ needs. With our wide range of services and clients, you’ll work on projects that matter as part of the Honkamp team.

As part of our commitment to professional growth and continuous learning, we’re seeking a learning & development intern to support our growing initiatives. The approximate timeframe of this position is June 2025 through August 2025.

Responsibilities may include:

Assisting with event planning and facilitation
Maintaining data in our Learning Management System
Preparing documentation and developing course content
Scheduling and coordinating training sessions
Monitoring license and membership renewals
Assisting with a variety of administrative projects

If you are proactive with strong communication and organization skills, this position may be for you!
Qualifications:

Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and within a team
Proficiency with Microsoft programs

Top Benefits and Perks:
As a learning and development intern, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive Compensation
Flexible schedules
Opportunities to grow professionally

Seasonal Administrative Coordinator

As part of our commitment to professional growth and continuous learning, we’re seeking an administrative coordinator to support our learning & development department. The approximate timeframe of this position is June 2025 through August 2025.

Responsibilities may include:

Assisting with event planning and facilitation
Maintaining data in our Learning Management System
Preparing documentation for course content
Scheduling and coordinating training sessions
Monitoring license and membership renewals
Assisting with a variety of administrative projects

If you are proactive with strong communication and organization skills, this position may be for you!

Qualifications:

Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and within a team
Proficiency with Microsoft programs

Top Benefits and Perks:
As a learning and development intern, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive Compensation
Flexible schedules
Opportunities to grow professionally

HR Business Partner -Monticello, IA

Are you a self-starter? Do you love multi-tasking and being involved in many facets of Human Resources? Then this is the role for you.

Innovative Ag Services (IAS) ranks as one of the Top Agricultural Cooperatives in Iowa. This position is located at our centralized HR office in Monticello, IA. A hybrid opportunity is available upon successful completion of the training program.

Primary Objective: To achieve the goals outlined in the company’s mission statement, the objective will be to work in the following areas to drive overall HR initiatives.

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

This position serves many roles. High organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively are required.

Areas of Accountability:

Recruitment

Recruiting – Drive recruitment and ad planning of hourly and salaried FT, and Seasonal employees for the Western geography of IAS, with backup support for the East region as needed
Manage IAS Outreach programs to build relationships with educational and community sources to build an applicant pool for short and long-term sourcing for future employees. Attend Job Fairs, Networking events, etc., to build IAS as an employer of choice.
Manage the IAS Internship program with support from other HR team members
Applicant Tracking System expert with the ability to train others on the use of the product
Work with the recruitment background hiring platform on a routine basis

Onboarding/Payroll Administration

Onboarding platform expert, understand and perform duties associated with the whole lifecycle of employees in the HRIS system for the Western Region, with backup support for the East Region as needed
Ability to serve in secondary payroll processing position: Payroll & Timekeeping administration – entry of all employee changes, report writing, and timekeeping adjustments as needed to process bi-weekly payroll for salaried personnel

Benefits/Safety Administrations – IAS Western Geography

As needed:

Management of workers’ compensation claims filing
Administration Benefits
Administration of FMLA
Administration of Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Other HR Team Duties

HR Coach – application of handbook policies to help coach and aid supervisors
Support company training initiatives as needed
Content management of electronic files
Develop communication pieces as needed for HR internal and external initiatives
Help promote employee wellness and appreciation initiatives
Other duties as assigned to support the HR team and company initiatives

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Undergraduate degree in human resources or business management/marketing and/or the equivalent of education and experience. Minimum of 4 years’ experience.
Self-directed, with limited supervision, displays a high level of initiative, discipline, and commitment to completing assignments efficiently and with a high level of quality.
Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form, as well as by phone and online
Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
Ability to successfully participate in the recruitment PI Training Program & support company initiatives once trained
Microsoft 365 Office Suite programs. Advanced Excel, Canva, and ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or, on occasion, carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also, the flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agricultural products.

Excellent Compensation & Benefits Package!

Send your resume to hr.dept@ias.coop

Quality Technician

Job purpose

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for inspecting processes and products to ensure that established quality standards are being met.

Duties and responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Quality Assurance Technician is to provide support to the Quality Assurance Manager in the areas of quality assurance, quality control, and food safety processes for food ingredient production and facility operations.

Main Responsibilities:

Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
Monitors all aspects of production to ensure they align with quality criteria, industry regulations, and customer requirements.
Observe product changeovers and sanitation.
Examine packaging, expiration dates and julian codes to ensure all data is legible and correct.
Assists QA Manager with internal audits and internal GMP audits (in time).
Assists QA Manager with supplier approval and calibration program (in time).
Manages verification and validation program.
Manages security verification program and glass and brittle plastic program.
Assists QA Manager in writing and maintaining Programs, SOPs and SSOPs.
Performs environmental swabs.
Understands lab testing to serve as the backup to lab technician.
Assists lab technician with performing quarterly and annual testing tasks.
Performs new hire GMP trainings.
Assists with SQF related tasks in conjunction with the QA Manager.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School education or GED preferred.
0-1 years of Quality Assurance or Food Manufacturing experience preferred.
Follow all safety and food safety policies and procedures.
Obtain HACCP certification within 60 days of hire.
Obtain SQF Practitioner certification within 90 days of hire.

Working conditions

Indoor working conditions.
May be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as production equipment.
Exposure to hot parts on equipment.
May involve exposure to cleaning chemicals and allergens.

Physical requirements

Able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
May be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

Schedule

Monday-Thursday (900-1900)

Buyer

Purchases business-related items and negotiates with vendors to get the best price for goods and services.

Prepares garment purchasing report
Searches inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity
Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and places orders with suppliers
Purchases garments and/or supplies listed on the report
Informs production department of required lead times, availability, and status of ordered goods, services and equipment
Follow up on purchases when necessary to ensure deliveries in conformance with delivery dates
Supports Shipping and Receiving Department
Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries
Discuss defects of purchased goods with vendors for corrective action
Establishes purchasing department procedures and practices, and studies work flow, sequence of operations, and office arrangement to improve work flow
Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures

Performs other duties as required and assigned

Embroidery Technician

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT AREN’T LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING):

Reads invoices/work orders to determine type and location of embroidery
Selects needle, thread, and thread color and threads it through machine guides and bobbin and adjusts and regulates machine settings
Attaches hoops to the garments and places them on the correct embroidery machine and removes them when embroidery is complete
Manages the quality control of production by ensuring that all apparel is quality checked and products are verified before packing
Repairs defective embroidery or fills in blanks left by embroidery machine
Cleans, trims, and folds garments
Bags or packages orders and contacts customers upon completion
Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment
Decorate designs on clothing and hats

Screen Printer

Onsite Job.

· Receives production order and job assignments and reads order to verify quantity to be run, overrun tolerance, color sequence, and substrate

· Obtains substrate, screen, ink, squeegee, and related supplies needed to produce job

· Sets up press according to established company guidelines, safety, and job requirements

· Adjusts drying rack or sets dryer for proper drying or curing

· Prints job maintaining optimum production speed and makes press adjustments to maintain print quality, registration, and color

· Solves printing problems

· Ensures proper cleanliness of press, work station, and immediate press area

Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Fulfillment Coordinator

Responsible for accurate counting, slip sheeting, and packaging of completed jobs. Capable of constructing crates from available materials. Responsible for producing packing lists and operating heat shrink equipment. Packages finished printed materials manually or with equipment assistance maintaining customer specifications and carrier limitations by performing the following duties personally.

· Obtains and sorts printed product.

· Verifies all order details to be packed from customer order.

· Selects proper size carton for packaging finished goods.

· Operates and maintains packaging equipment necessary to pack merchandise.

· Fold and place products in bags as required.

· Weigh cartons and skids, labels containers and skids, and delivers finished goods to shipping department.

· Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process.

· Inspects products for quality issues or mistakes.

· Organize products and orders for shipment.

· Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.

· PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED OR ASSIGNED

Director of Food & Beverage

Director of Food & Beverage | Full-Time | Grand River Conference Center | Five Flags Civic Center

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for overseeing the direction of the operation’s food and beverage daily activities in accordance with OVG policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability and positive, productive and compliant work environment. The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the effective management and operation of the catering, beverage service & concessions at the Grand River Center & Five Flags Civic Center including event planning, scheduling, collaboration of food cost control, compliance with food safety and sanitation policies, cleaning, kitchen safety, employee training and supervision. The Director of Food & Beverage must provide a high level of oversight and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of all food outlets and events.

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for ensuring quality food and beverage is served to the guests of the Grand River Center & Five Flags Civic Center. The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the training of all catering, concession and support staff. The Director of Food & Beverage must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule including evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills and self-direction required.

About the Venue

The Director of Food & Beverage will have oversight over the Grand River Center & Five Flags Civic Center. The Grand River Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 80,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000. The Five Flags Civic Center is located in downtown Dubuque. The arena has a capacity of 4,500 guests and has the ability to transform for an occasion from concerts and sports tournaments to banquets and general sessions. The theater is a National Historic Landmark that seats 711 guests and Bijou Room is a black box theater with a capacity of 135 guests.

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of food and beverage staff including creating a positive work environment for all staff members
Displays knowledge of culinary presentation skills and teaches others proper food presentation
Manages the control of food and labor costs through proper scheduling and purchasing
Conducts regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and maintenance meet company standards
Oversees and manages monthly inventory
Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product
Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards and training in work areas
Responsible for consulting with managers to plan menus and concessions for events
Must be a visible presence working on the event floor with staff to ensure quality, efficiency, and overall management of operations

Qualifications

MA or MS; BA or BS with business-related major; accounting minor or credits preferred equivalent job experience can be substituted for educational requirements
Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in the food & beverage industry
Must have various experience levels in volume feeding, ala carte, catering and purchasing storage and handling
Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff
Demonstrated background of costs of goods and services
Professional appearance and presentation required
Knowledge of and skill in using computer software, including MS Word/Excel/Outlook
Maintains a current Food Handler’s card and alcohol service permit if required by state or local government
Working knowledge of employee scheduling in a hospitality environment
Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills
Well skilled in all technical and sanitary aspects of presentation
Technical Proficiency and experience demonstrating verifiable knowledge of food preparation methods
Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive and cooperative work environment
Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
Ability to be detail-oriented, multi-task and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule; able and willing to work nights, weekends and long hours

Recruiter

RECRUITER

At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, our mission includes providing employees with outstanding opportunities for personal, professional, and financial growth. It’s why our people love working here, and also why we celebrate so many 10+ year anniversaries. We treat our people well, provide benefits they love (like half-day Fridays from home!), and create an environment for growth and collaboration.

If you are skilled in recruiting, sales or the service industry, here’s an opportunity to grow your experience and your income. Our talented team of recruiters works one-on-one with applicants to interview, hire, and guide new sales representatives to positions with our outside sales force, which serves customers in 17 states and growing. If you are looking for a supportive team culture, flexibility, and a place you will love working at.

This is a full-time employee position with a base pay plus commission.

Here’s What You’ll Do in This Role:

Learn and then demonstrate proficient knowledge of Platinum’s standard hiring process, the Platinum sales career and Platinum products
Manage a consistent applicant queue and qualify candidates through a phone interview process
Hire quality recruits to grow Platinum’s sales team
Provide guidance to newly hired sales representatives through their contract and licensing processes
Demonstrate assertive time management between new leads and new hires
Effectively maintain your workflows and candidate information in relevant software and technology
Periodically qualify for your own performance incentives

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar field
Demonstrated skills in recruiting, customer service or project management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, when needed, and to work independently with minimal supervision
A positive solutions-focused attitude and demonstrated initiative and innovation
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding personal information
Skilled in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)

Benefits—Why People Like Working Here:

Our offices close at 12 p.m. on Fridays, so your typical workweek looks like Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. in the office and work from home on Friday 8 a.m.–12 p.m. It’s a great way to start the weekend.
Casual dress. We keep it professional, but we get more done in jeans than suits.
Friendly, modern office environment with walk-out access to some of Dubuque’s most vibrant lunch options.
A daily culture that supports learning, innovation, and ingenuity. This is where your career grows.
On-site fitness facility
Excellent compensation and benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation and holidays

Apply Today! and join a fun team of people doing important work.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Platinum Supplemental Insurance is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EOE) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status.