Communications Officer

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About the Position

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for public relations and marketing Do you thrive in developing and executing communication strategies that enhance public engagement Join our team and help shape the messaging and outreach efforts of our department.

As a Communications Department Officer you will oversee the departments communications and marketing strategies ensuring clear effective and engaging messaging across multiple platforms. You will be responsible for developing public relations initiatives managing media relations crafting compelling content and maintaining the departments brand identity. This role requires a proactive and creative professional who can translate complex information into impactful communication that resonates with diverse audiences.

About Us

The Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent is led by the elected Superintendent. The office provides statutory services related toschool governing board elections bond and override elections appointments school finance and maintaining homeschool and private school records. The Superintendent also oversees theMaricopa County accommodation district ensuring educational opportunities for at-risk students including those in detention schools.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with a consistent schedule

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• 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 exclusively

• Paid vacation sick time and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Three years of professional experience

• Bachelors degree in communications journalism public relations public administration or a related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Knowledge of legislative process knowledge of the organization functions and activities of the various levels of government; understanding of Arizona public policy processes and knowledge of the issues facing education

Job Contributions

• Develops organizes and coordinates public relations and communication programs to inform and educate the public on key issues related to school choice school boards school finance elections and other school programs in Arizona.

• Manages the Maricopa County School Superintendents social media accounts to ensure accurate timely and engaging content that promotes the offices initiatives and educates the public on relevant educational topics as well as maintains content for the offices website to ensure consistency in messaging and engagement with the public.

• Researches writes and designs educational newsletters mailers and flyers that highlight school choice options school board activities and school funding distributing them to internal and external audiences. This includes the creation of a weekly internal newsletter which highlights department activities and informs staff of important updates.

• Communicates complex educational policies school funding updates and school choice information to the public through various channels including digital platforms written materials and public presentations.

• Creates and writes speeches presentations and talking points for the Superintendents public appearances media interviews and educational outreach activities.

• Manages the offices public relations budget ensuring the production of high-quality marketing materials while monitoring expenditures.

• Serves as the media relations spokesperson for the Maricopa County School Superintendents office responding to media inquiries drafting press releases and building positive relationships with journalists and community outlets.

• Collaborates with other local and state agencies advocacy groups and community organizations to amplify outreach efforts related to school choice finance and school governance.

• Performs other related duties as assigned with a focus on supporting the offices communication strategy and outreach to students parents and the broader community.

Working Conditions

• Position works in an office environment

• Occasional travel to events is required including possible weekends

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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