De Community Relations Liaison
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families community organizations advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life.
DE COMMUNITY RELATIONS LIAISON
Division of Child Support Services
Office of Community Engagement
1717 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007
Salary: $43981-$61591
Grade: 21
Closing Date: Friday August 29 2025
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service community and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit or click on the link here to view the Our DES video. Come Join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Community Relations Liaison. This role involves collaborating with faith-based and community organizations implementing and expanding DCSS community programs and developing innovative strategies to build and maintain relationships with community partners. The Liaison works closely with agency leadership to revise policies and procedures in alignment with the agencys mission. Additionally the position represents DCSS in meetings with government and community officials makes strategic recommendations and prepares proposals on community development issues. Serving as a key liaison for organizations seeking solutions to community concerns this position involves extensive public interaction and requires frequent in-state travel. This position also serves as a supervisor including training assigning and checking work etc. Reliable transportation is necessary and the work schedule includes evenings some weekends and overnight stays often with minimal advance notice.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Builds and maintains strong relationships with faith-based and community organizations to support DES clients
Develops implements and evaluates community engagement initiatives in alignment with agency goals
Tracks and reports project outcomes metrics and quality improvements
Raises awareness of OCE initiatives and engages stakeholders and the public
Identifies workflow issues and develops corrective action plans
Prepares proposals presentations and grant materials for community-related initiatives
Coordinates with internal teams and leadership to implement approved plans and complete assigned tasks
Oversees development of community relations materials including newsletters and pamphlets
Knowledge of:
DES programs services and rules; local community programs and resources.
Basics of human services and how they work in different settings
How state and federal government systems work
Leadership and team motivation skills
Skills In:
Effective interpersonal relationships community engagement and public relations.
Communication network development public speaking leadership and presentation skills.
skills in various platforms like Google Suite Excel and Salesforce.
Ability to:
Set priorities and manage a busy fast-paced workload. Schedule and manage events effectively
Plan and coordinate projects organizing people and resources gather data and create reports
Build positive working relationships with diverse individuals and groups
Demonstrate reliability fairness openness and follow-through
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Supervise a team independently
Analyze large amounts of information accurately
Follow established guidelines policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Travel statewide and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Bachelors degree and three or more years of community organizing or other related experience.
In-state travel is required. Drivers License Requirements.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
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
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the state-sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.
Apply through . For questions about this career opportunity please contact Shannon Anguiano at or
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Shannon Anguiano at Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
