VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - PARKS

Job Description:

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - PARKS

Description

OVERVIEW

Join Kitsap County Parks in a dynamic role where your passion for volunteerism, environmental stewardship, and community engagement will create lasting impacts across one of the region's most valuable public resources. As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will lead the administration of a robust volunteer program that inspires residents to care for parks, trails, natural areas, and open spaces while building meaningful partnerships throughout the community.

This is more than a volunteer leadership position-it is an opportunity to shape how the community connects with its parks. You will recruit and develop dedicated volunteers, foster environmental education, strengthen relationships with schools and community organizations, and lead initiatives that enhance recreation, conservation, and public service. If you are driven by collaboration and creating positive community impacts, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to grow your career while helping preserve Kitsap County's parks for future generations.

As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the recruitment, training, and recognition of a diverse volunteer workforce, including Park Volunteers, Park Stewards, Lead Stewards, Organizational Groups, Camp Hosts, educational volunteers, and community service participants.
• Coordinate volunteer assignments, schedules, projects, and stewardship activities that support park maintenance, natural resource protection, visitor services, and departmental priorities.
• Provide guidance and ongoing support to volunteers while fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive volunteer experience.
• Ensure all volunteer activities comply with departmental policies, safety protocols, risk management practices, and volunteer program standards.
• Drive environmental stewardship initiatives by organizing volunteer-led restoration, maintenance, conservation, and special improvement projects throughout the county park system.
• Develop and implement programs and initiatives that support the maintenance, enhancement, and sustainability of park trails, while advancing park operations, improving visitor experiences, and promoting responsible use of natural resources and open spaces.
• Build and strengthen collaborative partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, service clubs, and community organizations to expand volunteer participation and community engagement.
• Represent Kitsap County Parks at volunteer fairs, community events, public meetings, educational presentations, and outreach activities while serving as a key liaison between the department and the public.
• Promote volunteer opportunities through strategic outreach, marketing, communications, and public engagement efforts that increase community participation and awareness.
• Administer volunteer program operations by maintaining volunteer records, agreements, training documentation, background checks, service hour tracking, and program compliance requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate volunteer participation, program outcomes, and performance metrics while preparing reports, correspondence, and operational documentation to support continuous program improvement.
• Support budget tracking, grant-related activities, volunteer recognition programs, and other administrative initiatives that strengthen the long-term success of the Parks Volunteer Program.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education AND one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation administration or a closely related field which includes coordination of volunteers OR
• Associate's degree in a closely related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education ; AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation administration or a closely related field which includes coordination of volunteers
• Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

Technical/Industry Background:

• Working knowledge of volunteer program administration, environmental stewardship, parks and recreation operations, and natural resource management.
• Experience utilizing databases, spreadsheets, word processing software, web-based applications, and record management systems for program administration and reporting.
• Familiarity with project management principles, budget tracking, and program performance measurement.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage volunteers, community organizations, government agencies, and the public.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships through professionalism, collaboration, tact, and sound judgment.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing volunteer recognition and retention initiatives.
• Background working with schools, nonprofit organizations, environmental education programs, or community stewardship initiatives.

For the complete job description: Volunteer Coordinator
For more information about the Department: Kitsap County Parks Department

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in status may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.

Application Requirements

All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.

To be considered, your application must:

• Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update
  • Criminal Conviction Standards:
    • The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.

Driving Requirements

The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.
Candidate must obtain a Defensive Driving Training Certificate within one (1) year of hire.

• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, with some weekends and nights based on volunteer meetings. Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.
• This posting may be used to fill future openings for regular and extra help positions.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Closing Date/Time: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$73,604.03 - $94,163.34 Annually