Communications and Grants Specialist

District Office; Wickenburg (AZ); On-site; USD 2,415,000 - 2,598,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wickenburg Unified School District is seeking a part-time Communications and Grants Specialist to enhance communication with the community and promote district programs. The role includes grant research/writing, tax credit campaigns, and coordinating volunteer activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), and 3–5 years in marketing or communications; grant writing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Grant writing experience preferred.
• 3-5 years marketing experience preferred.
• Communication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote WUSD and its programs through communications (articles, newsletters, social media, website, presentations, grant donors…etc.) and marketing campaigns.
• Supports recruitment and retention of staff members.
• Research and write competitive grants to enhance school district programs.
• Coordinate WUSD’s tax credit campaign.
• Promote the success of WUSD employees and programs through completion of award program applications.
• Coordinate WUSD’s participation in community events, councils and organizations.
• Serve as the District Volunteer Liaison.
• Participate in school district elections.
• Serve as a parent educator to promote student success in WUSD schools.

Skills

Communication

Grant writing

Marketing

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Part-Time - 20 hours/week

The position will serve to enhance communication between WUSD and its constituents, market WUSD, manage WUSD employee award applications, promote the school tax credit program, participate in school district elections, serve as the district volunteer coordinator and pursue competitive grants to enhance district programs and success.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote WUSD and its programs with our communities through communications (articles, newsletters, social media, website, presentations, grant donors…etc.) and marketing campaigns;
• Supports recruitment and retention of staff members.
• Research and write competitive grants to enhance school district programs and success;
• Coordinate WUSD’s tax credit campaign;
• Promote the success of WUSD employees and programs through completion of award program applications;
• Coordinate WUSD’s participation in community events, councils and organizations;
• Serve as the District Volunteer Liaison;
• Participate in school district elections;
• Serve as a parent educator to promote student success in WUSD schools;
• Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check or maintain a current AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma;
• Bachelor's degree preferred;
• Education setting experience preferred;
• Communication experience preferred;
• Grant writing experience preferred;
• 3-5 years marketing experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Computer Skills – Demonstrated competency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing.
• Communication Skills – Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals. Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others. Ability to convey information with professionalism and diplomacy, fostering positive relationships and effective collaboration.
• Math Ability – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms. Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally will stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Wickenburg Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Wickenburg Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Communications and Grants Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5292307

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 29, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: 11 Month Admin/TOSA/Secretary Calendar

Salary: $17.53 to $18.86 Hourly

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