Community Affairs Liaison

Posting Date

01/29/25

Application Deadline

02/12/25

Pay Range

$53,950 - $90,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

County Attorney

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 Liaison!

As our Community Affairs Liaison, you’ll act 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, fraud, and more.

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

About Us

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!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Three years of experience in coordinating and administering public programs and services

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

• A combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Community affairs work experience in a government setting

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills

Job Contributions

• Execute a plan to coordinate MCAO education outreach activities with other local government agencies and municipalities, businesses, community and neighborhood organizations, and other relevant groups

• Utilize relationships to become a trusted liaison between MCAO and local government agencies and municipalities, businesses, community and neighborhood organizations, and other relevant groups

• Provide engaging and informative presentations to members of the community on key topics, such as internet safety, drug abuse, scams, fraud, etc.

• Act as a 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 identify partnership opportunities

• Prepare and organize materials to be used at public events and activities and manage day of event activities, including setting up and breaking down booths, tent, tables, and equipment

• Work with prosecutors and other MCAO employees to coordinate requests for subject matter experts through the department’s Community Education Speakers Program

• Proactively monitor trends and issues to ensure inclusion of up-to-date information within presentations & events

• Execute all aspects of MCAO volunteer activities, including recruitment, training, and assignment of volunteers at planned events

• Participate in all relevant department efforts and events to increase MCAO messaging awareness and breadth

• Plan and execute events including; town halls, panels and community events varying in sizes

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment

• 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 small SUV

• 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

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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