MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related field and 3 years of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, sponsorship/grant solicitation, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must obtain an Arizona driver’s license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Must have ability to work outside of normal business hours, when necessary, for meetings, training, or emergencies/on-call assignments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working effectively with elected officials, government agencies, community organizations, businesses, nonprofits and the public.
- Experience developing and implementing community engagement and outreach strategies for various stakeholders and audiences.
- Experience planning, coordinating and executing events, including logistics, budgets, permits, volunteers and public safety.
The
ideal Candidate is a community-focused, highly organized and collaborative professional who is passionate about connecting government with the people it serves. This individual brings strong experience in community relations, public engagement and special events along with the ability to build trusted relationships with residents, community leaders, businesses, nonprofits, elected officials and other partners.
This position is exempt from overtime.
Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part-time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.
