Board of Supervisors Senior Aide

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pima County is seeking a thoughtful, collaborative, and highly skilled professional to support the District 3 Supervisor in addressing constituent concerns, researching and advancing policy priorities, and connecting with communities throughout the district. This position plays a key role in preparing for Board of Supervisors meetings, developing clear and effective communications, coordinating community outreach, and building strong relationships with County departments, community organizations, and government and community leaders. The successful candidate will serve as a representative of District 3 at meetings, events, boards, and committees while helping ensure the Supervisor’s priorities are effectively communicated and supported.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration or related field AND two years of professional administrative experience. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make complexity simple and clear.
• Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to delegate, prioritize, and effectively support multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work under self-initiative and as part of a team.
• A proven ability to gracefully and productively manage conflict and confidential information with discretion.
• Expert-level organizational skills, including fluency or aptitude for mastering collaborative tools including Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/One Note, and others.
• Demonstrated awareness of how one's life experiences influence one's personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions.
• Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to deliver culturally responsive services successfully.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture.
• Understands how issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of policy-related experience be it in government, nonprofit organizations, or other institutions, at the local, state, or federal level.
• Experience and commitment to building community leadership and capacity to influence decision makers and advocate for community needs.
• Bilingual English and Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Researches issues of interest to the Board member, including local, state, and federal legislation, and provide background materials
• Tracks and provides updates on relevant local and state legislative developments, including bills that may affect Pima County
• Prepares and reviews reports, speeches, presentations, and other documents for Board meetings, public hearings, and constituent communications
• Serves as a primary point of contact for constituents, responding to inquiries, concerns, and requests for assistance
• Assists with resolving constituent issues by coordinating with County departments, and other stakeholders
• Maintains accurate records of constituent interactions, ensuring follow-up and closure of issues in a timely manner
• Assists in organizing events, town halls, and community outreach efforts to facilitate communication between the Supervisor and constituents
• Provides general administrative support, including drafting correspondence, filing, and maintaining records related to Board actions and constituent concerns
• Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties
• Prepares and monitors the budget and expenditures for the office, ensuring compliance with County policies

Benefits

• Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior