Careers at Homesteaders
Discover a career where you make a difference. Homesteaders is a purpose-driven, mission-focused preneed insurance company, proud of our current team and frequently looking to add new talent. We can’t wait to meet you!
Who is Homesteaders?

How to start your future at Homesteaders.
We make the hiring process as simple as possible, so you can sail smoothly to the potential end goal: starting your career with Homesteaders.

Fill out an application.

Join an interview.

Receive an offer.
A glimpse into Homesteaders.
Iowa and USA workplace in 2024
years in business
employees at Homesteaders
employees with 10+ years at our company in 2025
Our core values.

Be your best.

Serve boldly.

Be humble.

Care.
Care for your customers, your work, your colleagues and yourself.
Our benefits.
As part of our financial compensation package, we offer:
- Competitive wages and salaries
- Annual profit sharing
- 401(k) with company match with discretionary contribution
- Company-sponsored group medical and dental insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability
Health and wellness benefit options include:
- Medical and dependent care flex plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Walking trail about a pond on our headquarters' property
- Complimentary fitness room with 24/7 access
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection (ID Shield)
With our headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa, we operate in a hybrid work environment where each department chooses schedules that work best for their teams. We encourage our employees to maintain a healthy work/life balance by implementing the following measures:
- Office closes at 1 p.m. CT every Friday
- Hybrid work environment
- Paid holidays
- Casual dress year-round
- Free parking
- Generous vacation time and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
To help our employees succeed professionally, we offer:
- Company-sponsored training programs
- Professional membership and licensing dues reimbursement
- Promotions from within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
At Homesteaders, we give back to our communities and encourage our employees to do the same by offering:
- Company-hosted fundraising events throughout the year
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Matching gift program
Homesteaders also offers a peer-to-peer recognition opportunity, Impressions, through our internal HR and payroll software. Employees write a thank-you message or give kudos to a colleague who exemplified one of Homesteaders’ core values through their work. At the end of each quarter, a winner is drawn from these Impressions to receive a gift card.
As part of our financial compensation package, we offer:
- Competitive wages and salaries
- Annual profit sharing
- 401(k) with company match with discretionary contribution
- Company-sponsored group medical and dental insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability
Health and wellness benefit options include:
- Medical and dependent care flex plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Walking trail about a pond on our headquarters' property
- Complimentary fitness room with 24/7 access
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection (ID Shield)
With our headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa, we operate in a hybrid work environment where each department chooses schedules that work best for their teams. We encourage our employees to maintain a healthy work/life balance by implementing the following measures:
- Office closes at 1 p.m. CT every Friday
- Hybrid work environment
- Paid holidays
- Casual dress year-round
- Free parking
- Generous vacation time and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
To help our employees succeed professionally, we offer:
- Company-sponsored training programs
- Professional membership and licensing dues reimbursement
- Promotions from within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
At Homesteaders, we give back to our communities and encourage our employees to do the same by offering:
- Company-hosted fundraising events throughout the year
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Matching gift program
Homesteaders also offers a peer-to-peer recognition opportunity, Impressions, through our internal HR and payroll software. Employees write a thank-you message or give kudos to a colleague who exemplified one of Homesteaders’ core values through their work. At the end of each quarter, a winner is drawn from these Impressions to receive a gift card.
Homesteaders Heroes program.

What do our employees love about Homesteaders?


Ready to apply?
We’d love to meet you! Start the application process below to begin your Homesteaders career.
Homesteaders is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity, advancement and diversity. We respect and strive for diversity in all employment decisions.
Homesteaders uses E-Verify in its hiring process.
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