Community and Workforce Coordinator - Business Services

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

19h

About The Position

The Community and Workforce Business Services Coordinator assists with supporting and enhancing business initiatives within Pima County. This grant-funded position is responsible for coordinating various programs and services that align with economic and workforce development, assisting with local employer workforce needs, fostering partnerships with community stakeholders, and performing specialized tasks in support of designated programs within the Community & Workforce Development Department. This role focuses directly on coordinating activities that compassionately address the needs of individuals requiring assistance in Pima County. The ideal candidate will possess supervisory, organizational, and communication skills along with community engagement experience. The position is 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and may require assisting with some weekend activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration or a field closely related to the program area, AND one year of experience working in health, human services, or a similar field, as determined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR: One year of experience with Pima County as a Community & Workforce Specialist I or II or similar Pima County position, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with direct coordination of workforce development activities.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with work-based learning or job development activities.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with programs such as Adobe and/or Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates in the activities of a specialized Community & Workforce Development program
• Conducts program activities with a focus on providing urgent and compassionate services to individuals in need, in collaboration with other County departments and community partners
• Contributes to the development of program goals and objectives, and ensures these goals and objectives are met
• Provides support and participates in daily activities essential to achieving program objectives
• Researches, analyzes, and reports on program activities
• May coordinate and/or supervise daily staff activities
• May perform necessary managerial functions in the absence of management
• Works to keep programs on schedule, within budget, and functioning smoothly
• May write and submit grant applications, prepare solicitations related to program activities, and review proposals.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees