Coordinator, Volunteer & Public Services

Position Summary

The Department of Animal Services invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Coordinator, Volunteer and Public Services
. Interviews and job offers will take place beginning the week of April 13, 2025.

June 2026 – 4.77% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the-Board + 1.27% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 – 4.27% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.27% Market Adjustment)

The Coordinator, Volunteer and Public Services is allocated to the Department of Animal Services, Department of Parks and Recreation, Library, and the Registrar of Voters. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill an immediate vacancy in the Department of Animal Services and future vacancies in other departments. The selected candidate may work evenings and/or weekends and will be expected to travel to promote volunteer engagement at each County animal shelter currently located in Bonita and Carlsbad.

This position will be headquartered out of Bonita and will relocate to the new animal shelter in Santee at the end of 2026.

Join the Department of Animal Services and play a key role in coordinating and overseeing multiple volunteer programs aimed at promoting and celebrating public service to pets. The Coordinator will foster a culture of inclusion and appreciation, inspire commitment to department goals and objectives, recruit and match volunteers to department needs, develop and implement policy and procedures, monitor and recommend improvements to volunteer programming, and contribute to long‑term strategic planning.

As the Coordinator, Volunteer and Public Services, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: articulating the organizational vision and encouraging volunteer involvement, training and coaching volunteers, tracking and analyzing service trends and designing or modifying volunteer opportunities, managing program changes by effectively communicating, collaborating with volunteers and staff and sharing innovative ideas with management, interacting daily to educate volunteers about animal behavior and husbandry, creating continuing education opportunities for the development of volunteer skills, developing a volunteer recognition plan and designing marketing strategies to attract interest in DAS as a destination for volunteer service.

• Insight to work efficiently and effectively; proactively rather than reactively;
• Dedication to being ethical, credible and respectful of diverse views and opinions;
• Have initiative to ask questions, make proposals and affect positive change;
• Excellent written and verbal communication;
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines;
• Excellent time management and organization skills;
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills;
• Ability to lead, organize, inspire and manage people;
• Works with energy and enthusiasm and has the ability to cultivate enthusiasm in others.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins week of April 13, 2025.
  
  Note:
  
  Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre‑employment Medical Screening:
  Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Based on successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony convictions will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification (polygraph), or other examination or test.

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre‑employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre‑employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job‑related activities of the position.

Qualified applicants will be placed…