Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing and supporting promotional activities related to the advertisement and marketing of community programs or services;
• Supports the planning and participation in administrative and operational activities for community engagement programs;
• Collaborates with county departments and the public to support community engagement through various programs, outreach events, and educational activities;
• Assists in identifying and addressing barriers to participation for culturally and economically diverse communities, including currently and historically marginalized groups;
• Helps establish and maintain liaison relationships and coordinates community engagement activities with other departments, public and private agencies, and organizations;
• Provides support services to county and public associations, including assistance with communications, newsletters, activity planning, public relations, outreach efforts, and general information;
• Assists in organizing and facilitating community engagement activities and events;
• Supports the maintenance of related webpages and social media accounts;
• Assists in collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and compiling statistical materials for management review;
• Helps monitor and track expenditures related to community services or initiatives, contributing to data collection and reporting.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, communications, social work, community development, or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND two (2) years of experience in community outreach, engagement, or a related area.
• Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
• One (1) year of experience with Pima County in a relevant position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred

• Minimum two (2) years experience copywriting for public content such as website content, informational mailers, outreach displays, brochures, technical reports, and social media captions.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in project management, including tracking project schedules, monitoring the status of deliverables and deadlines, and coordinating timelines among multiple external stakeholders and internal teams.
• Minimum two (2) years experience conveying complex and technical concepts to a general audience as well as communicating efficiently between internal teams.
• Minimum two (2) years experience of website editing for content and accessibility, including knowledge of content management systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).