Discover a career where you make a difference.

Whether you're interested in joining our corporate staff or exploring opportunities to serve families as a preneed agent with one of our trusted funeral home partners, we're here to help you find a meaningful path forward.

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Who we are.

Homesteaders is a purpose-driven, mission-focused preneed insurance company and a recognized leader in the funeral profession and end-of-life space. We partner with funeral homes across the country to help people plan ahead and protect their legacies. Through innovative insurance products and support programs, we empower our partners to serve their communities with compassion and confidence. We're proud of our dedicated team and always looking to grow with individuals who share our commitment to helping people design a better farewell.

About Us

At Homesteaders, there's more than one way to make a meaningful impact.

Some team members help drive innovation and growth from within our corporate offices, and others serve families directly as preneed agents through our funeral home partners. And for those exploring their options, we offer guidance to help your discover where your talents can make a difference.

Corporate careers at Homesteaders Life Company.

Join a team that's committed to innovation, collaboration and long-term success. At Homesteaders, you'll find a culture rooted in our core values — Be Your Best, Be Humble, Serve Boldly and Care — and a workplace where your contributions truly matter.

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Preneed agent careers with our funeral home partners.

Interested in helping families plan ahead and protect their legacies? Homesteaders' recruiting team connects qualified candidates with preneed agent roles at trusted funeral homes across the country. These roles are employed and paid by the funeral home, but we're here to help you find the right fit.

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Share your interest in future preneed agent opportunities.

If you're interested in becoming a preneed agent with one of our funeral home partners but don't see an available position that's right for you, we'd still love to hear from you. Just complete the form on this page and we'll consider your interest for future opportunities with our funeral home partners.

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We’re the people on the other side of phone calls and emails, at conventions and behind the scenes, helping funeral providers serve families every day.

How to start your corporate career 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.

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How to Apply

Fill out an application.

After you send us your application, our recruiting professionals carefully review it. Typically, a few weeks after the application closes, we’ll contact you if we choose you to proceed to the next step: an interview.

Next Steps

Join an interview.

If you’re selected, we’ll invite you to an in-person or virtual interview. If you’re chosen for a second-round interview, you’ll speak with additional Homesteaders team members in another in-person or virtual interview.

Wrapping Up

Receive an offer.

If you proceed to this final step, we’ll extend you a job offer and discuss details. If you choose to accept, we’ll send the information you need to prepare for a successful career at Homesteaders.

A glimpse into Homesteaders.

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Iowa and USA workplace in 2024

100+

years in business

300+

employees at Homesteaders

85+

employees with 10+ years at our company in 2025

Our core values.

Our core values define the heart of our company. Each of our employees at Homesteaders strives to embody these values, enabling teams to work together effectively and respectfully.

Our Core Values

Be your best.

Arrive with your best attitude and ability. Be responsive, accountable, flexible and honest.

Our Core Values

Serve boldly.

Dare to be committed, confident and creative in the pursuit of success.

Our Core Values

Be humble.

Listen, value and respect the opinion of others.

Our Core Values

Care.

Care for your customers, your work, your colleagues and yourself.

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Our benefits.

At Homesteaders, we offer competitive and comprehensive benefits to best compensate our employees for their hard work and dedication to our funeral home customers and the families they serve.

Total financial compensation.

We strive to maintain pay equity internally and in the marketplace to give our employees financial piece of mind.

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.

We provide our employees with accessible and affordable healthcare options for themselves and their loved ones.

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)

Work/life balance.

We establish a workplace for our employees that fosters innovation and collaboration while maintaining work/life balance.

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

Professional development.

We want our employees to succeed and encourage them to pursue opportunities that align with their professional goals.

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

Community impact.

As a company, we believe in making a difference at work and in our communities by giving back with our time and gifts.

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

Employee recognition.

We know the importance of recognizing our employees for their hard work and excelling in their roles. Through peer-to-peer and company recognition opportunities, we aim to ensure that each employee feels appreciated for their work and dedication.

Homesteaders Heroes is a peer-nominated awards program that recognizes employees who demonstrate Homesteaders’ mission and make a positive impact on the success of our company and customers.

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.

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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)

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 Heroes is a peer-nominated awards program that recognizes employees who demonstrate Homesteaders’ mission and make a positive impact on the success of our company and customers.

Learn More

Outstanding Employees

Homesteaders Heroes program.

Homesteaders Heroes is a peer-nominated awards program that recognizes employees who demonstrate Homesteaders’ mission and make a positive impact on the success of our company and customers. Employees are nominated in six categories, from the Rising Star Award to the Unsung Hero Award. Every year, we look forward to recognizing employees who reflect our values and excel in their roles.

Meet Our Homesteaders Heroes

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What do our employees love about Homesteaders?

I have been at Homesteaders for 15 years and one thing I truly love is the ability to have a healthy work life and personal life balance. I’m also really passionate about the funeral profession, so I love that I get to work in a profession that truly helps people plan for one of the hardest days their family will have to endure.

Brianne Niedermyer Senior Training & Development Specialist

Homesteaders Life Company has been more than an employer for me over the last 20 years. HLC has gone beyond expectations in supporting me, and I appreciate it more than I can express. I believe it’s the culture of caring and core values: Be Your Best, Serve Boldly, Be Humble and Care.

Steve Brodie Senior Account Executive

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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Discover a career where you make a difference.

Who we are.

At Homesteaders, there's more than one way to make a meaningful impact.

Corporate careers at Homesteaders Life Company.

Preneed agent careers with our funeral home partners.

Share your interest in future preneed agent opportunities.

#PeopleOfHomesteaders

How to start your corporate career at Homesteaders.

Fill out an application.

Join an interview.

Receive an offer.

A glimpse into Homesteaders.

Our core values.

Be your best.

Serve boldly.

Be humble.

Care.

Our benefits.

Homesteaders Heroes program.

What do our employees love about Homesteaders?

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