Community Engagement Specialist - Office of Digital Inclusion

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Community Engagement Specialist supports the development and facilitation of community outreach initiatives to strengthen connections between Pima County departments and the public community. This part-time position assists in fostering communication, collaboration, and participation to enhance community involvement and support organizational efforts.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, communications, social work, community development, or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND two (2) years of experience in community outreach, engagement, or a related area. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• One (1) year of experience with Pima County in a relevant position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Valid driver license is at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience working with people of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
• Experience coordinating events, programs, or services across departments and/or with community-based organizations.
• Experience with case management, data tracking, and outcomes reporting.
• Experience working with everyday digital tools (email, browsers, Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace, video conferencing platforms).

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing and supporting promotional activities related to the advertisement and marketing of community programs or services.
• Supports the planning and participation in administrative and operational activities for community engagement programs.
• Collaborates with county departments and the public to support community engagement through various programs, outreach events, and educational activities.
• Assists in identifying and addressing barriers to participation for culturally and economically diverse communities, including currently and historically marginalized groups.
• Helps establish and maintain liaison relationships and coordinates community engagement activities with other departments, public and private agencies, and organizations.
• Provides support services to county and public associations, including assistance with communications, newsletters, activity planning, public relations, outreach efforts, and general information.
• Assists in organizing and facilitating community engagement activities and events.
• Supports the maintenance of related webpages and social media accounts.
• Assists in collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and compiling statistical materials for management review.
• Helps monitor and track expenditures related to community services or initiatives, contributing to data collection and reporting.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree