Events and Communication Coordinator
Events and Communication Coordinator
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Job Description
DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS
To make Arizonas communities safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.
To provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.
EVENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
(Official: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER 2)
Salary: $43981.00 - $61591.00 - $79200.00
Grade: 22
Closing Date:
The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking an Events and Communication Coordinator who will work under the direction of the Government and Public Affairs Administrator. The position works closely with both Executive Leadership and agency employees to ensure efficient and effective coordinations of all activities. The position is office based but will occasionally be required to go to the secure facility. The position is responsible for Internal Communications Employee Recognition Special Events and select state-wide campaigns. The position also provides support to Executive Leadership Staff as needed. ADJC is searching for an energetic outgoing and self-motivated individual who would be responsible for this role.
- Employee Recognition Program - Oversee and coordinate agency employee recognition ceremonies and events to include but not limited to: monthly awards program annual awards ceremony memorial garden ceremony Employee Appreciation Week Correctional Officer Week and Parole Officer Week. Oversee the Employee Recognition Committee in managing the employee fund to include fundraisers and other employee events as needed.
- Internal Communications Platform - Manage internal communication including Front-line communication and monthly newsletters.
- Outside Collaboration - Collaborate and oversee events with the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) Law Enforcement Torch Run forSpecial Olympics Vitalant Blood Services Domestic Violence Awareness Month DCS Giving Tree and Travel Reduction Program.
- Graphic Design - Create fliers for events and staff notifications create templates and graphics for the monthly newsletter. Assist executive staff graphics as needed.
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.
- Project management as it relates to business functions (initiate plan execute monitor and control close)
- Event coordination and budget management
- Reporting and interviewing best practices
- Google programs Canva and basic graphic design
- Social media channels (Facebook Instagram and LinkedIn)
Skill in:
- Written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
- Project management and time management
- Developing effective operating procedures; coordinating activities and establishing priorities
- Team building and resource allocation
- Recognizing and supporting organizational preferences and priorities
- Planning organizing and producing complex work products
Ability to:
- Maintain confidentiality
- Work effectively with people at all levels of the organization and with people of diverse backgrounds
- Analyze information
- Compose effective correspondence
- Think creatively and problem solve
- Adapt to changing work environment and handle high volume of divergent work
- Work in a correctional environment
- Bachelors degree
- Knowledge of juvenile justice or corrections
- 2 years of related experience
REQUIRED: Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation. NO FELONY CONVICTIONS
REQUIRED: Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date and have an overall rating of meets expectations or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license records checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.010).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
- Affordable medical dental vision life insurance and short-term disability plans
- Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
- Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Wellness Plans
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- New membership begins the 27th week of employment
- Immediately vested in retirement contributions
- Defined Benefit
Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
