Event Associate Job at Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc., Des Moines, IA

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  • Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Iowa’s largest nonprofit animal shelter, we are committed to protecting animals and addressing the growing demand for animal control facility space. Our mission has taken a giant leap forward with the opening of our cutting-edge New Animal Services location! This 21,850-sf facility represents a significant upgrade, designed to meet Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) guidelines and regulations, and it boasts sustainability features aligned with the city’s electrification goals, including a pursuit of LEED Gold certification.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Event Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in planning and executing a variety of fundraising events that directly support our mission of alleviating animal suffering and promoting animal welfare. You will play a key role in coordinating vendors, developing community partnerships, and creating engaging event content. 

Here's what we ask of you to take our Development Team to the next level.

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in related major (preferred)
  • Two years of event planning or relevant experience (preferred)
  • Accuracy in all financials and numbers is (required)
  • Valid Driver’s Licenses with the ability to be insured through the Animal Rescue League’s insurance (required)
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player and self-starter
  • Supportive and embracive to a culture of acceptance, open communication, and a positive work environment. 


Benefits Full Time:

  • Paid time off
  • 7 paid holidays
  • Health, Dental, & Vision
  • Disability Insurance - Short and long-term disability
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Accident & Critical Illness
  • HSA/FSA
  • Retirement: 401(k) & ROTH plan


Along with traditional benefits, the ARL employees also receive a variety of other benefits within our organization and outside our organization; these benefits include: 

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Pet Food
  • Discounted Pet Insurance
  • 20% off Animal House purchases (retail shop)
  • 25% off 4-week training classes for your pets
  • Employee Veterinary Assistance Program 
    • Free yearly vaccinations
    • Microchips at cost
    • Heartworm screening -$5 per pet
    • Annual Heartworm preventative at cost
    • Other services upon request

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work,

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