Dec 22, 2025
Animal Care Program Coordinator
- County of Sacramento
- Sacramento, CA, USA
- $5,257 - $6,391 monthly
Job Description
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
1/12/2026, 2/2/2026 (final)
Under general supervision, the Animal Care Program Coordinator performs a wide range of lead and administrative duties, including administration of special programs; plans, schedules, and oversees the duties of Animal Care Attendants, contract employees and volunteers assigned to the Department of Animal Care and Regulation; and performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Or: 2. Two years of paid or unpaid full-time experience performing program coordination with animal welfare organizations or municipal animal control programs.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Either: 1. Two years of paid or unpaid full-time experience caring for animals in an animal welfare organization or municipal animal control program such as a rescue/foster care program.
Or: 2. Two years of paid or unpaid full-time experience performing program coordination with animal welfare organizations or municipal animal control programs.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
About County of Sacramento
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711