Adoption Shift Supervisor
Animal Rescue League of Iowa • Des Moines, IA • Posted July 15, 2026
About the Role
Adoption Shift Supervisor
Lead the team that helps pets find loving homes.
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is seeking a confident and compassionate Adoption Shift Supervisor to support daily adoption operations and help create positive, thoughtful experiences for adopters, visitors, volunteers, staff, and animals. This role provides shift supervision for adoptions, animal transport, off-site adoption events, staff scheduling, team coaching, and customer support.
This is a great opportunity for someone with supervisory, customer service, animal welfare, retail, hospitality, shelter, adoption, or team leadership experience who enjoys leading people, solving problems, supporting animals, and working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Schedule
+ Full-time, salaried position
+ Typical schedule is Sunday through Thursday
+ Schedule may vary based on adoption operations, staffing needs, events, and organizational needs
Lead the team that helps pets find loving homes.
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is seeking a confident and compassionate Adoption Shift Supervisor to support daily adoption operations and help create positive, thoughtful experiences for adopters, visitors, volunteers, staff, and animals. This role provides shift supervision for adoptions, animal transport, off-site adoption events, staff scheduling, team coaching, and customer support.
This is a great opportunity for someone with supervisory, customer service, animal welfare, retail, hospitality, shelter, adoption, or team leadership experience who enjoys leading people, solving problems, supporting animals, and working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Schedule
+ Full-time, salaried position
+ Typical schedule is Sunday through Thursday
+ Schedule may vary based on adoption operations, staffing needs, events, and organizational needs