Community & Workforce Coordinator - Community Action Agency

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Community & Workforce Coordinator leads a team responsible for determining eligibility for essential low-income assistance programs. The role supports the community through housing and financial assistance services, utility discount programs, diaper assistance, and other critical resources. It requires strong leadership, 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 works in the Community & Workforce Development Department, which 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. A valid driver license is required at application, and a valid Arizona driver license is required at appointment. The successful applicant will undergo a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review and, after a job offer, a physical and/or drug screen. The position coordinates and participates in a specialized Community & Workforce Development program, works with County departments and community partners to provide urgent and compassionate services, helps establish and meet program goals, and supports daily program activities. It researches, analyzes, and reports on program activities; may coordinate or supervise staff and perform managerial functions when management is absent; and helps keep programs on schedule, within budget, and operating smoothly. Grant applications, program solicitations, and proposal reviews may also be part of the work. Minimum qualifications include a relevant bachelor's degree and one year of experience in health, human services, or a similar field, or one year of experience in a specified or similar Pima County position. Relevant education and/or experience may be substituted as described in the posting.

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 working in health, human services, or a similar field, as determined by the Appointing Authority. Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university 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 Education and Work Experience sections of the application.
Ability to lift and move diaper boxes and related supplies as needed.
Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, Criminal History Self Disclosure Affidavit, and Central Registry background check are required for employment.
Valid driver license at the time of application and valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment.
Must pass the required post-offer, pre-employment background screening and applicable Fleet Services review of driving record.

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 discount programs, 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 skills in speaking, reading, and writing.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in activities of a specialized Community & Workforce Development program.
Conduct program activities focused on providing urgent and compassionate services to people in need, in collaboration with County departments and community partners.
Contribute to developing program goals and objectives and ensure they are met.
Provide 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.
Help 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.
Lead a team responsible for determining eligibility for low-income assistance programs.