Coordinator, Volunteer and Public Services-Animal Services-26634602AS

County of San Diego • Full-time • San Diego, CA, US • 1w ago

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, 2026.

Future Salary Increases

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 for the Department of Animal Services may work evenings and/or weekends and will be expected to travel in order to promote and encourage volunteer engagement at each County animal shelters 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 Department of Animal Services is inspired by the dedication and support of volunteers who serve in a wide variety of positions aligned with our mission to protect the health, safety & welfare of people & animals. The Coordinator, Volunteer and Public Services, 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.

CLICK HERE for a complete Coordinator, Volunteer and Public Services job description, including minimum qualifications and essential functions.

For more information about the Department of Animal Services and the array of services available to the community, CLICK HERE.

The Ideal Candidate

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

Hiring Timeline and Dates

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

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: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in a social science, communication or a closely related field, AND, three (3) years of paid experience developing and implementing promotional programs, and coordinating and monitoring volunteer staff; OR,
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in a social science, communication or a closely related field, AND, one (1) year of paid experience developing and implementing promotional programs and coordinating and monitoring volunteer staff.

Note: Additional years of experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis; OR, completion of appropriate course work from an accredited college or university may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Background Investigation

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.

Condition of Employment

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.

Evaluation

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the employment and supplemental applications.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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