Maricopa County Attorney's Office: Community Affairs Coordinator Required

Press release from Maricopa County Attorney's Office:

July 19, 2021

Salary

$40,560.00 - $75,920.00 Annually

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Job Type

Unclassified/Full-Time

Department

County Attorney

Job Number

190CMAFCOR07162021

Closing

7/30/2021 11:59 PM Arizona

Position Overview

About the Position

Do you enjoy socializing and connecting with others? Are you someone who always has a plan? Does your mind see beyond the present to the big picture? Then apply to become our Community Affairs Coordinator!

As our Community Affairs Coordinator, you'll be responsible for acting as a liaison between the County Attorney’s Office and various community and neighborhood organizations. You'll coordinate outreach activities that seek to engage and inform others on topics such as internet safety, drug abuse, scams, frauds, and more.

Exceed expectations and ensure every detail matters! Create powerful partnerships today!

About the Office of the County Attorney

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Mass Communication, Marketing, Journalism, or a closely related field

Experience

• One year of experience in coordinating and administering public programs and services

OR

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements

• Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Driver License at time of hire.
• The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Community affairs work experience in a government setting
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills

Essential Job Tasks

The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.

• Develops and executes a plan to coordinate MCAO education outreach activities with businesses, community and neighborhood organizations, and other relevant groups
• Provides engaging and informative presentations to members of the community on key topics, such as internet safety, drug abuse, scams, and frauds, etc.
• Acts as representative for the County Attorney’s Office to local government, non-profit, and other community-based organizations to generate awareness about MCAO education programs and identifies partnership opportunities
• Identifies and ensures program goals and objectives related to outreach efforts are relevant and responsive to community concerns
• Prepares and organizes materials to be used at public events and activities
• Manages outdoor events, including setting up booth, tent, tables, and equipment
• Works with prosecutors and other MCAO employees to coordinate requests for subject matter experts through the department’s Speakers Bureau
• Proactively monitors trends and issues to ensure up-to-date information for presentations
• Develops, plans, and directs volunteer activities including recruitment, training, and assignment of volunteers

Working Conditions

Must be able to move up to 30 pounds floor to waist and pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet. Must have ability to travel to and from various locations throughout Maricopa County utilizing personal or County-owned vehicle. Must be able and willing to drive a 15-passenger van.

Selection Procedure

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

This press release was produced by Maricopa County Attorney's Office. The views expressed here are the author’s own.