Outreach and Communications Lead
About The Position
The Communications and Community Liaison Administrator will lead initiatives that build social and reputational capital, as well as relationships with community members and other stakeholders. The employee in this position will demonstrate a high degree of success in multi-media coordination, deep awareness of current events and the Arizona political spectrum, and professional experience working alongside Elected officials and their staff. This position requires frequent availability during evening and weekend hours in support of community meetings and events. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a role that requires a high degree of public visibility.
Requirements
- One year of experience developing communications, working with elected officials and their staff, drafting op-eds and public statements, interacting with the media, and researching and delivering content related to complex governmental topics
- Experience working in the public sector and with other communications professionals
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
- An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
Nice To Haves
- Strong public speaking skills
- Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing, in English and Spanish languages
- Video editing, content creation, and graphic design experience
- Candidates possessing advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MPA) preferred
Responsibilities
- Develops communication materials, for example, email newsletters and social media content, to inform and advise the public
- Drafts talking points, op-eds, public statements, and internal communications
- Leads media coordination with a keen eye on current events locally and nationally
- Demonstrates comfortability in a position with a high degree of public visibility
- Researches and communicates findings to executive leaders on complex governmental topics
- Attends community events and supports constituent relationships
- Acts as a spokesperson for an elected office
Benefits
- Work with a greater purpose
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
