Position Overview
Pet Help Assistant Your Mission: Support Pets and People Through Life's Most Important Moments
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is seeking a compassionate, professional, and service-minded Pet Help Assistant to provide support to pet owners during both challenging and hopeful moments in their lives. This is a full-time temporary position anticipated to continue through November 2026, with the potential for longer-term employment based on organizational needs, staffing levels, and performance. While continued employment beyond November is not guaranteed, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining experience in animal welfare and community services.
This is not a typical customer service role. Every day, you'll work directly with individuals experiencing a wide range of emotions—from the joy of being reunited with a lost pet to the heartbreak of saying goodbye to a beloved companion. You will assist pet owners arriving for anim...