Donor and Grants Development - Animal Welfare
Salary
$93,915.47 - $126,255.62 Annually
Location
Jurupa
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
26-74293-02
Department
Animal Services
Division
RV Admin - General Admin
Opening Date
05/05/2026
Closing Date
5/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has an opportunity for Donor and Grants Development (Contracts and Grants Analyst) located in Jurupa Valley, CA at the Riverside County (West) Animal Shelter. Travel to other shelters throughout the county may be required.
The Contracts and Grants Analyst is responsible for creating an atmosphere of giving by supporting the full lifecycle of grants management for the Department of Animal Services and its programs. Key duties include researching and identifying grant opportunities that align with organizational needs and the departments vision for improving animal outcomes; maintaining the grants calendar; writing, preparing and submitting grant applications; and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to gather required information. Responsibilities also include preparing reports for awarded grants, submitting amendment requests, tracking grant budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and completing grant close-out processes. Additionally, the analyst may attend/support fundraising and outreach events.
Preferred experience includes demonstrated success in grant writing, fundraising, donor cultivation, and relationship development. The ideal candidate excels at engaging supporters, building long-term donor partnerships, and identifying opportunities to grow philanthropic contributions. Demonstrated experience in program development and fiscal management is desired.
Competitive candidates will possess knowledge of governmental grant processes, particularly State and Federal, such as grant portals, applications, and submissions; prior relevant experience working within local government to support areas like grants, fundraising and/or animal shelters.
Some of our current grants support our community efforts, such as spay/neuter clinics, natural disasters, and providing animal care. If you want to be a part of improving the lives of animals and the community, consider applying today!
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in business or public administration or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45-quarter units.)
Experience:
Three years of preparing and processing state or federal contracts, purchases of service contracts, processing and preparing grant applications, conducting competitive bids, formulating policy and procedures, and negotiating contracts.
Knowledge of:
Grant proposal writing, application and monitoring techniques, and policies and procedures; contract preparation and negotiation techniques; proper contract format; legal language used in contracts; governmental regulations regarding contracted services and competitive bidding process; county, state and federal government general administrative structures and processes; principles of business and public administration; accounting and budgetary controls, basic analysis and research techniques; computer applications pertaining to procurement and business requirements; principles and practices of management and supervision.
Ability to:
Write clearly and accurately to identify and describe technical procedures, service delivery methodology and billing procedures; read, understand, interpret, and apply provisions of federal, state, and local legislation and regulations pertinent to contractual agreements for services; use communication skills and techniques required for contract negotiations; analyze and evaluate contracts, budgets, grant proposals, government grants, and contractors performance/compliance; problem solving and resolving differences between contractors and the department; ability to direct and supervise the work of others; monitor contract services and assure quality.
Other Requirements:
License: Possession of a valid CA drivers license is preferred, because the analyst may attend/support fundraising and outreach events.
Physical: setting up events, assisting with events. Exposure to animals, smells, dander, excrement, fluids. Working in areas with extreme heat/inclement weather.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Status:
How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com, click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on "Applications & Status."
Sign Up for Job Alerts:
Go to www.RC-HR.com, click on "Careers," click on "County Job Openings," and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon.
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Amanda Campos at 951-955-9707 or acampos@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.
Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:
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I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)
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What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university? Please attach degree/transcripts.
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How many years of experience do you have preparing and processing state or federal contracts and purchasing service contracts?
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How many years of experience do you have processing and preparing grant applications, conducting competitive bids, formulating policy and procedures?
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Do you have experience negotiating contracts?
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Describe a grant you successfully secured from a State or Federal agency. What role did you play in identifying the opportunity, preparing the application, managing reporting requirements, and completing the close-out process?
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Provide an example of how you have cultivated or strengthened donor or philanthropic relationships. What strategies did you use to increase engagement and/or funding over time?
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Which of the following best describes your experience supporting the full lifecycle of grants and donor development within a government or nonprofit setting?
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Employer County of Riverside
Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
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