Communications Officer

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $65,000 - $103,750 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the team that develops, implements, communicates, and facilitates a comprehensive internal communication strategy for the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT! The Communications Officer is responsible for assisting management in implementing strategic initiatives for connections that improve people’s lives. You will also provide adult learning services and manage internal meetings and events. Make a difference and transform our community by applying today!

Requirements

• One year of public relations or internal communication experience, including learning/training, employee engagement activity, employee event planning, employee career development, or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration, Education, or a related field
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience designing and facilitating various topics for adult learners in an office setting
• Two years of experience in event management
• Two years of advanced experience using Articulate and/or Vyond and/or Storyline

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, design, and delivery of specialized and continuing education training programs in a specific area of instruction or compliance
• Develop materials, prepare, and implement programs for various professional development and partnering support activities
• Develop, organize, and coordinate programs designed to advise and assist management in the implementation of strategic initiatives, organizational goals, and engagement activities
• Perform programmatic needs assessments to meet established priorities and ensure desired goals are executed
• Develop, establish, and maintain report/metric requirements designed to self-audit programs' effectiveness
• Develop evaluation instruments to measure the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations
• Maintain contact with County stakeholders to meet department goals by administering comprehensive internal communication and partnering initiatives
• Confer with and represent the department and the County in meetings with staff from other departments, representatives of governmental, business, professional, and public agencies
• Contribute to the unit's services efficiency and effectiveness by offering suggestions and participating as a thought leader and active member of a work team
• Obtain equipment, space, and other resources necessary to execute the branch’s strategy

Benefits

• 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
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees