Maxwell Harfst

Maxwell Harfst is a skilled professional with extensive experience in education, outreach, and media production. Currently serving as a Recreation Assistant for the City of Des Moines, Maxwell previously held the position of Program and Outreach Associate at BestPrep, where responsibilities included recruiting judges and managing submissions for scholarship competitions, as well as creating content for newsletters targeting educators and volunteers. Maxwell's background also features roles as an Outreach Educator at Iowa State University College of Health and Human Sciences, where innovative social media campaigns and discussions with students were conducted. Additional experience includes technical operations at KCCI-TV, broadcast assistance for IOWA RADIO READING INFORMATION SERVICE, and multimedia support for the Des Moines Buccaneers. Maxwell holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Iowa State University, demonstrating a solid educational foundation complemented by diverse professional roles.