Volunteer Coordinator - Iowa Staffing : Job Details

Empower the Volunteers Who Power Our Work

Do you believe that people working together can change the world for animals in need? As a Volunteer Coordinator at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, you'll help inspire, organize, and support the volunteer force that is essential to our lifesaving mission. Whether you're guiding a new volunteer through onboarding or strengthening partnerships through our volunteer programs, you'll be connecting passion to purpose every day. This role is ideal for someone who is relationship-driven, highly organized, and excited to engage others in meaningful ways. You'll work collaboratively across departments and within the Volunteer Services team to ensure volunteers feel informed, appreciated, and empowered to make a difference.

What You'll Do

• Welcome, train, schedule, and support volunteers across a variety of roles and programs.
• Process volunteer applications and collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and fellow Volunteer Coordinators.
• Maintain volunteer records in our Volgistics database.
• Help craft our Paws for Thought volunteer newsletter.
• Answer volunteer inquiries, coordinate recognition and appreciation efforts, and work with departments to place volunteers where they're most needed.
• Serve as a liaison between ARL and community partners involved in volunteer, humane education programming, and the Therapets volunteer program.
• Promote a culture of compassion, support, and teamworkensuring volunteers feel valued and aligned with the ARL's mission.

What You Bring

• At least two years of experience in volunteer coordination or customer service, with a passion for working with people in a fast-paced environment.
• A bachelor's degree in business, communication, or a related field is preferred, as is previous experience coordinating volunteer programs and training.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, and you bring a proactive mindset to time management and conflict resolution.
• A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record are required.

Working Conditions

• This role requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods and occasionally work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• You may be exposed to pet dander, animal waste, loud environments, or minor injuries such as scratches.
• Lifting or moving up to 50 lbs may occasionally be required.

Why Work at the ARL?

At the ARL, our volunteers are vital to every animal's journeyand as a Volunteer Coordinator, you make that impact possible. You'll be part of a team that believes in compassion, connection, and community, and you'll help others find their place in the movement to protect and care for animals.

Schedule: Friday and Saturdays, required. Flexible additional days of the week. On-site. Occasional evenings may be required for volunteer activities.