State Street Lanes
Team at the bowling alley

Join Our Team

We're Hiring

State Street Lanes is getting ready to open, and we need great people to help make it happen. No experience required for most positions. We'll train you.

Whether you're 16 and looking for your first job or just want to be part of something fun, we'd love to hear from you.

Current Openings

Open Positions

All positions are part-time with flexible scheduling. Perfect for students, second jobs, or anyone who wants to be part of Grinnell's bowling revival.

Bowling Center Technician

OperationsPart-time

Keep the lanes running and the front desk covered. A hands-on role for someone who likes fixing things and helping people.

What You'll Do

  • Maintain and troubleshoot bowling machines and pin setters
  • Monitor lane conditions and perform routine maintenance
  • Assist customers at the front desk with lane assignments and shoe rental
  • Handle register transactions and answer phones
  • Help keep the facility clean and organized

What We're Looking For

  • Must be 18 or older
  • Some experience with maintaining bowling machines required
  • Mechanically inclined and comfortable with basic tools
  • Friendly and comfortable working with the public

Kitchen Staff / Cook

DinerPart-Time

Help us serve up great food in our diner kitchen. Prep, cook, plate, and keep things clean. Fast-paced and fun.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare food items following recipes and standards
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
  • Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Work as a team during busy rushes

What We're Looking For

  • Must be 16 or older
  • Able to stand for extended periods
  • Food handler certification is a plus but not required

Bartender

BarPart-Time

Serve drinks and keep the bar area running. Must be of legal age to serve alcohol in Iowa.

What You'll Do

  • Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Check IDs and ensure responsible service
  • Keep the bar area clean and stocked
  • Provide friendly, attentive service

What We're Looking For

  • Must be 18 or older
  • Valid ID required
  • No experience necessary, we will train

Don't see the right fit? Submit a general application.

The bar and lanes at State Street Lanes

Good people,
good times.

We're building a team that actually enjoys showing up to work.

Why State Street

More than a job.
A pretty great gig.

We work around your school, sports, and life schedule. No experience needed for most positions. We'll train you and help you build real skills while you're at it.

Your schedule, your call

Tell us when you can work. We'll make it happen.

No experience? No problem

We'll teach you everything. Most of our team started here.

A team that likes each other

Bowling, food, music, and people who show up for each other.