VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - PARKS

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - PARKS

Salary

$73,604.03 - $94,163.34 Annually

Location

Parks & Recreation Offices @ 1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd, Bremerton, WA

Job Type

Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

Department

Parks

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NON

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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 regions 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 Countys 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

• Bachelors 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
• Associates 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 employees 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 countys website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide.

• Voluntary benefit options also available at the employees 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 Auditors 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

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(REQ-1) I certify that I have read the complete job classification for this position and I am able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• YES
• NO

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(REQ-2) I understand that all related experience must be listed under the Work Experience section of this application and that it must include a detailed explanation of my roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer. I also understand that resumes are not rated or reviewed for minimum and preferred qualifications and that an incomplete application or lack of details will disqualify my application. (Please note: The quality and completeness of the application will be considered in determining whether applicants will move to the next phase of the screening.)

• YES
• NO

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Driving Standard: This position will be operating a county owned vehicle. Successful candidates must meet this driving standard to be considered for this position. The standard for operating a county owned vehicle is as follows: • The applicant MUST be 18 years of age and has their drivers license for at least one year. • The applicants license must be in good standing. (It cannot be suspended or contain restrictions that prohibit or impact the legal ability to operate vehicles or revoked once (or more) in the last three years.) • The applicants drivers record in the last three (3) years is clear from the following types of violations: o Reckless driving or similar offense o DUI conviction involving use of alcohol or drugs o Hit-an-run offense involving bodily injury or reportable damage o At-Fault collision (Two or more; or any at-fault collision resulting in a fatality) o All other traffic offenses (except parking violations) three (3) or more (or more than one in last 12 months) Please note: Any major traffic violations not listed in the above will be addressed on a case by case basis and could be a disqualifying factor for driving vehicles on County business

• Yes, I meet this standard and have a clear driving record.
• No, I do not meet this standard. (If your answer is no, you do not qualify for this position)

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Driving Record: Your driving record for the last 3 years will be reviewed. Please list all traffic violations and/or pending driving charges for the last 3 years below. Exclude any parking violations or photo enforcement tickets. Include in your response the type of citation, date of citation and disposition.

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Select how you meet the requirements for this position:

• Bachelors degree in Parks, Planning, Natural Resources or related field; AND 1 year of full time experience working in parks and recreation administration or a closely related field which includes coordination of volunteers
• Associates degree in Parks, Planning, Natural Resources or related field; AND 3 years of full time experience working in parks and recreation administration or a closely related field which includes coordination of volunteers
• 5 years of full time experience working in parks and recreation administration or a closely related field which includes coordination of volunteers
• No relevant experience and/or education.

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Do you have experience coordinating and organizing volunteers?

• YES
• NO

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If yes, please explain your experience coordinating and organizing volunteers. If no relevant experience list NA. The information provided must be supported by the information listed on your application.

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Do you have experience with community outreach and developing partnerships?

• YES
• NO

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If yes, please describe your experience with community outreach and partnership development. If no relevant experience list NA. The information provided must be supported by the information listed on your application.

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Do you have experience with records management and retention?

• YES
• NO

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If yes, please describe your experience with records management and retention. If no relevant experience list NA. The information provided must be supported by the information listed on your application.

Required Question

Employer Kitsap County

Address 614 Division St, MS#23A

Port Orchard, Washington, 98366

Phone 360.337.7185

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kitsap