Community & Workforce Coordinator - Community Action Agency
About The Position
The Community & Workforce Coordinator works in the Community & Workforce Development Department and leads a team responsible for determining eligibility for essential low-income assistance programs. The role supports community members through housing and financial assistance, utility discount programs, diaper assistance, and other critical resources. It calls for leadership skills, familiarity with Community Action Agency programs and funding streams, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. The position may require lifting and moving diaper boxes and related supplies. The coordinator organizes and participates in specialized program activities, helps develop and achieve program goals, supports day-to-day operations, and researches, analyzes, and reports on program activities. The role may include coordinating or supervising staff, performing managerial functions when management is absent, monitoring schedules and budgets, and preparing grant applications, solicitations, or proposal reviews. The department serves vulnerable populations and minors. Employment requires a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, a Criminal History Self Disclosure Affidavit, and a Central Registry background check. Additional stated conditions include a valid driver license at application and a valid Arizona driver license at appointment, driving-record review and approval, and a post-offer physical and/or drug screen.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in public administration, business administration, or a field closely related to the program area, and one year of experience in health, human services, or a similar field; relevant experience and/or accredited college or university education may be substituted.
- Alternatively, one year of experience with Pima County as a Community & Workforce Specialist I or II, or in a similar Pima County position, as determined by the department head.
- Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the application’s Education and Work Experience sections.
- Valid driver license at the time of application and valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment.
- Ability to meet the required background-check conditions, including a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, Criminal History Self Disclosure Affidavit, and Central Registry background check.
- Successful candidate must pass the stated driving-record review and approval and post-offer physical and/or drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience supervising staff responsible for eligibility determinations for low-income assistance programs, including housing financial assistance, utility discounts, diaper support, and related community services.
- At least two years of experience in data reporting, documentation, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local program requirements.
- At least two years of experience and understanding of Community Action Agency or similar social services organization operations, including LIHEAP, CSBG, and TANF funding streams.
- At least two years of experience in grant writing, grant management, and developing or issuing Requests for Proposals.
- At least three years of experience using ERP systems, web-based program or grant management platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Bilingual English/Spanish ability, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and participate in activities of a specialized Community & Workforce Development program.
- Conduct program activities focused on urgent and compassionate services, collaborating with County departments and community partners.
- Contribute to developing program goals and objectives and ensure they are met.
- Support and participate in daily activities needed to achieve program objectives.
- Research, analyze, and report on program activities.
- Coordinate and/or supervise daily staff activities as needed.
- Perform necessary managerial functions in the absence of management as needed.
- Keep programs on schedule, within budget, and functioning smoothly.
- Write and submit grant applications, prepare solicitations related to program activities, and review proposals as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
