Careers

Join Our Team!

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) offers a variety of career paths whether you’re looking to work hands-on with animals, serve in a support role, or oversee one of our growing list of programs and services. Every member of our team plays an important role in changing the lives of animals and the people who love them.

Career paths and positions can include:

  • Marketing & Public Relations
  • Volunteer Management
  • Customer Experience
  • Animal Care & Medical
  • Retail
  • Events & Fundraising
  • Accounting & Database Management
  • Operations & Administration

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay and a mission-driven culture, we offer benefits for full-time employees including:

  • Paid vacation, personal, and bereavement leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The ARL is an equal opportunity employer.

If you currently have animal care or non-profit experience and don’t see an open position listed below that fits your background, please email your resume to hr@arl-iowa.org. We are always interested in recruiting talent to the ARL.

Open Positions

Benefits of adopting from the ARL

Adopting from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa not only changes the life of a pet—it changes yours, too! When you adopt from the ARL, you get more than just a new family member. You’re also supporting a mission that helps thousands of pets every year.