First 5 San Mateo County Executive Director - Unclassified

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First 5 San Mateo County Executive Director - Unclassified

Salary

$170,622.40 - $213,345.60 Annually

Location

County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

B247

Department

Human Resources Department

Division

Awareness and Attraction

Opening Date

05/15/2026

Closing Date

6/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

50B

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Description

First 5 San Mateo County is currently accepting applications from highly qualified applicants for the position of

First 5 Executive Director - Unclassified (

Please view the online brochure ( for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply.

Application/Examination

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the materials listed below must be electronically submitted through the County's online application system. Click on the APPLY button above when you are ready to submit your materials. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.

• Resume

• Cover letter that is no more than 3 pages long and includes the following (in this order):

• A summary of your background and leadership experience and their alignment to First 5 SMC’s current needs. Include specifics on your experience working with commissions, children and families, community partners and public or non-profit organizations.

• A recent and significant professional accomplishment that demonstrates your strategic and innovative approach to leading an organization such as First 5 SMC.

The selection process for this position will consist of an resume/cover letter evaluation, a panel interview, which may include a pre-interview exercise, and an interview with the First 5 SMC Commission. Applicants must successfully pass the application screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)

Final Filing Date: June 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST

Resume/Cover Letter Evaluation: By June 12, 2026

Panel Interviews (In-person): Week of June 15 or Week of June 22, 2026

Finalist Interviews (In-person): Week of June 29, 2026

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

For questions about the position, please contact Lisa Yapching at View email address on click.appcast.io call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance ( page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you’ll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

Employer

County of San Mateo

Address

County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

Phone

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