[Hiring] Outreach Coordinator @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

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. Come Join the DES Team!

Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services, seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Outreach Coordinator.

As an Outreach Coordinator you promote the wide variety of available services provided by the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) to help people achieve or maintain their highest level of independence and self-sufficiency. Major responsibilities include:

• Educating, informing, and speaking passionately about our services to diverse audiences and organizations statewide at community awareness events, conferences, meetings, etc.
• Building and maintaining rapport with internal and external networks (e.g., agency staff, community organizations, hospitals, employers, shelters, non-profits, tribal nations, etc.).
• Coordinating resources within the community and creating brochures, pamphlets, handouts, etc. for distribution.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Qualifications

• Prefer Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, social work, sociology or closely related field.
• 2 years of community relations, public affairs, outreach activities or non-profit fundraising experience; OR
• 1 year as a Human Service Specialist 2 or higher in AZ state government.
• Experience in public speaking and presentations is highly desirable.
• Experience working in Adult Protective Services is desirable.

Requirements

• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry and the Adult Protective Services Registry.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07.
• In-state travel may be required.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass background and reference checks.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Wellness plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Stipend Opportunities.
• Infant at Work Program.
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy.
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.