Communications Department Officer

maricopa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Healthcare

Child care benefits

Paid vacation

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Communications Department Officer to serve as the sole communications officer for the Treasurer’s Department. You will lead communications and marketing efforts, crafting engaging messaging across multiple platforms to support public outreach and departmental initiatives.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, content development, media relations, and cross‑functional collaboration to elevate the department’s communications portfolio.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or related communication functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, or a related field.
• Postgraduate degrees or professional-level related experience may substitute for the education or experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates public relations and information programs to advise management.
• Establishes and maintains contact with community groups and county officials for outreach goals.
• Researches and coordinates design of marketing materials for internal and external distribution.
• Communicates technical information to targeted audiences in writing, visuals, and speech.
• Develops and maintains content for departmental social media and websites.
• Writes scripts and presentations for marketing department programs and services.
• Works within budget and monitors expenditures for marketing products.
• Serves as media relations spokesperson or liaison for the department.
• Contacts other agencies regarding departmental services and activities.

Skills

Communications

Public relations

Marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Public relations/Journalism

Job description

Posting Date

10/06/26

Application Deadline

10/13/26

Pay Range

$72,500 - $112,500 annually

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Treasurer

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?

As a Communications Department Officer, you will be the single communications officer for a department and oversee the department’s communications and marketing efforts and strategies. You will perform a broad range of advanced-level professional marketing, communications, and public relations work, ensuring clear, effective, and engaging messaging across multiple platforms.

Join our team and help shape our department's messaging and outreach efforts.

About Us

The Maricopa County Treasurer is responsible for collecting all real and personal property taxes for the 4th largest Treasurer's Office in the nation. There are over 1500 tax districts that include state, County, incorporated cities and towns, schools, community colleges, and special districts; and then distributing those funds to those tax districts. Join a team of change agents and be part of the exciting technology transformation taking place at the Office of the Treasurer! We are updating all our internal systems and building an all-new online eGovernment service center. If you would like to be part of a challenging and rewarding team of innovators, this is the place for you!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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 the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Three years of professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or related communication functions
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, or a related field
• Postgraduate degrees or professional-level related experience may substitute for the education or experience on a year-for-year basis

Job Contributions

• Develops, organizes, and coordinates public relations and information programs to advise and assist management in public relations and information activities
• Establishes and maintains contact with community groups and county officials to meet the department’s public outreach goals and needs
• Researches, writes, and coordinates the design of direct marketing materials (mailers, flyers, newsletters, etc.) for internal and external distribution
• Communicates departmental-related technical information to targeted audiences, both written, visual, and oral
• Develops, updates, and maintains content for departmental social media sites and department websites
• Writes scripts and presentations for the purpose of marketing department programs and services
• Works within departmental budget and monitors expenditures while providing quality marketing products
• Serves as media relations spokesperson or liaison for the department
• Contacts and works with representatives of other agencies, both public and private, concerning departmental services and activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly
• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.