Volunteer Program Coordinator

Salary : $70,283.20 - $83,470.40 Annually
Location : Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: -03-21
Department: U.C. Cooperative Extension
Opening Date: 03/21/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

The Napa Valley
Internationally known for its fine wines exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
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The Position

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one regular, full-time vacancy for the position of Volunteer Program Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish Required) for the UC Cooperative Extension at Napa County. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

is part of the national Land Grant system, where selected public institutions of higher learning are charged with providing practical education to the general public through various outreach efforts. Our collaboration with Napa County and the Agricultural Commissioner's Office is one of those outreach efforts. Our mission is to serve Napa County residents through the creation, development and extension of knowledge in agriculture, natural resources, youth development, and family and consumer sciences.

The Volunteer Program Coordinator assists with the development, coordination, delivery, and publicity of University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) educational programs. The Volunteer Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the UCCE Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Advisors and program analysts with UCCE academic and volunteer programs, including the Master Gardner and 4-H Programs.

Salary & Benefits:

• $33.79 (Step 1) - $40.13 (Step 5)
• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/2025
• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/2026

Position Requirements:
This recruitment requires the ability to speak Spanish fluently for the current vacancy. The selected candidate must be able to successfully pass Napa County's Bilingual Spanish testing Level 1 before being awarded the full-time position.

To qualify for the Volunteer Program Coordinator classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that be would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Experience: Two years of experience working with community groups which involved the coordination of a volunteer program. Experience working with youth groups is desirable.
• Education: Equivalent to an Associate's degree with course work preferably in horticulture, agriculture, science, business administration, public administration, behavioral science, or graphic design.
• License & Certification: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Any license, certification, registration, or appointment required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

The Selection Process:
1. Online Application DeadlineBy Friday, April 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm PST2. Supplemental Question ScoringTentatively the week of April 14, 2025
3. Oral Exam (Panel Interview)Tentatively the week of April 28, 20254. Establish Eligibility ListTentatively the week of April 28, 2025

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

View the full job description, including the examples of duties, for this classification HERE.

Disaster Service Workers:
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code 31012).

ADA Accommodation:
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at .

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
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THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions: The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

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If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process. I have read and understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid and current California Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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The ability to speak Spanish fluently is required for the current vacancy, and the selected candidate must be able to pass Napa County's bilingual examination before being awarded the position. Please indicate your level of fluency in Spanish. Check all that apply.

• Speak
• Read
• Write
• I am not bilingual in Spanish

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Please describe your experience working with community groups.
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Please describe your experience and involvement coordinating programs, event planning, and community outreach.
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Please describe your experience with marketing and/or social media.
Required Question