The Policy, Partnership and Outreach Advisor advances community and policy support for early childhood and First Things First (FTF) by building strategic relationships, increasing public awareness, and strengthening community engagement. The position partners with community, business, workforce, economic development, and policy leaders to elevate early childhood as a community and economic priority through outreach, education, presentations, partnerships and community forums. The Advisor also monitors local policy and budget activity, provides strategic recommendations, and serves as a connector between regional leaders, community partners, FTF staff and regional partnership councils.
The ideal candidate is a strategic relationship-builder with strong communication, facilitation and collaboration skills who can work independently while maintaining a visible public presence. Through coordinated engagement efforts, the Advisor advances FTF's public awareness, policy and systems-change priorities. This position reports to the Director of Policy, Partnership and Outreach.
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.
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 State’s 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.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
