Careers at the Animal Rescue League of Boston
The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is seeking motivated and compassionate individuals with a passion for animals and the people who care about them. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
Benefits
In addition to competitive pay and a mission-driven culture, we offer comprehensive benefits including:
Why a Career at the Animal Rescue League of Boston?
The work we do here at the Animal Rescue League of Boston is unique. Not only do we work with animals in our shelter system, but we also get to work with homed animals in their communities, caring for them and their owners with the ultimate goal of keeping them healthy in their homes.
Working at the Animal Rescue League of Boston has been the highlight of my career in animal welfare. Every staff member here believes strongly in our work, making every day an enjoyable, collaborative, and rewarding experience. I couldn’t ask for more in a career or a community!
People & Culture at ARL
“Kindness uplifts the world” – Anna Harris Smith
Our founder, Anna Harris Smith, believed that “the teaching of thoughtful kindness” was at the heart of caring for animals and strengthening communities. More than 100 years later, kindness remains the foundation of how we work – with each other, with the communities we serve, and with the animals entrusted to our care. We know we are stronger, more compassionate, and more effective when every person feels valued, included, and connected.
Purpose and Scope
This policy is both a guide for our staff and volunteers, and a promise to the communities we support. It reflects our commitment to building a strong and vibrant culture of kindness in all of our interactions.
This policy is a living document, evolving as our people, our world, and our understanding grow.
Guiding Principles of Kindness
- Diversity: We value diversity and seek to increase itin all its forms as a source of strength, compassion, adaptability, and effectiveness.
- Equity: We strive to ensure that everyone has equitable access to opportunities and resources, regardless of their background or circumstances, by identifying and removing barriers.
- Accessibility: We work to make our workplace, programs, services, and communications welcoming and usable for all.
- Inclusion: We work to make everyone feel welcome and respected by embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
- Justice: We recognize that having law enforcement officers brings a power imbalance to our community work and are committed to addressing that with fairness and compassion.
Our Commitments in Action
- Recruit, hire, and promote fairly, striving for diverse candidate pools and equitable evaluation of talent.
- Provide training and education on our guiding principles for staff, volunteers, and leadership.
- Ensure accessibility in our facilities, services, and communications.
- Build partnerships that promote equity in the communities we serve, especially with organizations serving populations historically excluded from animal welfare spaces.
- Use inclusive language that is respectful and bias-free, across all platforms
- Build trust through open communication, fairness, and respect.
Our Commitments in Action
- Recruit, hire, and promote fairly, striving for diverse candidate pools and equitable evaluation of talent.
- Provide training and education on our guiding principles for staff, volunteers, and leadership.
- Ensure accessibility in our facilities, services, and communications.
- Build partnerships that promote equity in the communities we serve, especially with organizations serving populations historically excluded from animal welfare spaces.
- Use inclusive language that is respectful and bias-free, across all platforms
- Build trust through open communication, fairness, and respect.