It takes a village—and ours begins with you.
Join a heart-led team dedicated to empowering families through the most tender, transformative seasons of life.
Job Title: Postpartum Doula (Overnights)
Location: San Diego County, CA (In-Person)
Schedule: Full-time. Overnight shifts (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM), 32–40 hours/week averages, plus team engagement, events and community outreach.
Help New Parents Rest, Recover, and Thrive
At Doulas of North County, we’re redefining the doula role—and it starts with you. We’re seeking a standout Overnight Postpartum Doulas to join our growing team. This isn’t just a job; it’s your entry into a company that’s rethinking the doula model with fierce support, bold innovation, and heart-centered care.
What You’ll Do: You’ll be the steady, empowering force families trust overnight, championing their choices with unwavering, nurturing care. Your nights will include:
- Caring for babies (feeding, diapering, soothing) with patience and a nurturing touch.
- Offering evidence-based tips on infant sleep, feeding, and postpartum recovery—blended with gentle, holistic tools like breathwork, baby soothing techniques, and nervous system support for the whole family
- Supporting all postpartum goals (feeding preferences, sleep routines, developmental milestones) with nonjudgmental advocacy and holistic know-how.
- Tracking sleep, feeds, and diapers with clear, thoughtful updates for parents.
- Prepping bottles, sterilizing pump parts, and set-up/maintain infant feeding area
- Holding space and actively listening to parents’ needs, empowering them through gentle coaching.
- Helping birthers advocate for their own needs, prioritizing healing from labor to self-care throughout the postpartum journey.
- Support physical, emotional and mental health of mother, helping her establish healthy communication with partner or other family support
- Connecting families to our trusted network (e.g., IBCLCs, perinatal therapists) when needed.
Who You Are: You’re driven, professional, and ready to elevate the doula path with heart and versatility. You bring peace to uncertainty, innovate with passion, and balance independence with team spirit.
- Experience: Proven infant care skills (doula, nanny, caregiver) and endless patience with newborns.
- Certification: Certified postpartum doula or willing to certify ASAP
- Night Owl: Comfortable with overnights (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 4–5 shifts/week, typically Sunday–Thursday, with flexibility). Sleep when baby sleeps, once tasks are done.
- Adaptable: Pivots effortlessly—home visits across San Diego County are your canvas.
- Grounded & Calm: The anchor in postpartum unpredictability, with a steady, bold presence.
- Communicative: Clear, reliable, and tech-savvy (Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace), with active listening as your superpower.
- Innovator: Enthusiastic about bringing fresh ideas and alternative healing (e.g., aromatherapy, infant massage) to the doula profession.
- Trend-Savvy: Eager to stay current on industry trends, from sleep science to wellness.
Qualifications:
- Infant CPR & First Aid certified (or willing to get).
- Lives in San Diego County with reliable transportation.
- Passes background check, provides references.
- Up-to-date on flu and TDAP vaccines.
- 18+, eligible to work in the U.S.
- Open to all races, religions, family structures, and orientations.
About Doulas of North County
Founded in 2022 by Kelly Brusch, Doulas of North County is a growing company on a mission to reimagine how families are supported through pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester. We’ve already supported hundreds of families with compassionate doula care, in-person classes, and community gatherings — and we’re just getting started.
More than just a doula company, we’re innovating the model — from how care is delivered to what a sustainable doula career can look like. Our work goes beyond birth support: we’re building wraparound systems of support that empower parents, reduce overwhelm, and change outcomes during one of life’s most tender transitions.
At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to radical care, modern professionalism, and deep community — for both the families we serve and the doulas we work alongside.
How to Apply
- Submit your application and video at https://www.doulasofnorthcounty.com/careers
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis. There are multiple positions available.
- Questions? Email hello@doulasofnorthcounty.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
