Community Engagement Manager - Conservation Lands & Resources

pimacounty; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County is seeking a Community Engagement Manager within the Conservation Lands & Resources department to lead outreach, public engagement, and conservation programming. The role focuses on building partnerships with diverse stakeholders and coordinating volunteers, with emphasis on inclusive participation and community stewardship.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and several years of professional experience in program coordination and supervision, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Four years of professional level experience coordinating, monitoring, administering or managing program activities.
• Four years of experience with Pima County in a professional administrative classification including one year in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages community engagement programs and initiatives in alignment with department goals and priorities.
• Manages and administers operational and program activities supporting community engagement and evaluates program effectiveness and success.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other county departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Oversees communication efforts with community members, working collaboratively with marketing and support teams and serving as a program contact person associated with community awareness activities.
• Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the program, prepares recommendations and/or initiates corrective action.
• Develops, writes and administers the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts and identifies funding sources to support program activities.
• Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the program managed.
• Analyzes federal, state and local legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems.
• Supervises and mentors program staff and volunteers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Conservation Lands & Resources Job Description

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5316 - Community Engagement Manager

Salary Grade: 14

Pay Range

• Hiring Range: $65,457 - $78,540 Annually
• Pay Range: $65,457 - $91,644 Annually

Range Explanation:

Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Conservation Lands & Resources is seeking a Community Engagement Manager specializing in conservation to develop meaningful partnerships that support the protection and responsible use of Pima County's ecological and cultural resources. This position leads outreach and public engagement efforts, coordinates volunteers and conservation programming, and builds collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings experience in conservation science, education programming, stakeholder communication, and community engagement, along with a commitment to fostering inclusive participation and strengthening community stewardship.

Essential Functions:

• Develops, implements, and manages community engagement programs and initiatives in alignment with department goals and priorities;
• Manages and administers operational and program activities supporting community engagement and evaluates program effectiveness and success;
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other county departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to achieve program goals and objectives;
• Oversees communication efforts with community members, working collaboratively with marketing and support teams and serving as a program contact person associated with community awareness activities;
• Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the program, prepares recommendations and/or initiates corrective action;
• Develops, writes and administers the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts and identifies funding sources to support program activities;
• Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the program managed;
• Analyzes federal, state and local legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;
• Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;
• Supervises and mentors program staff and volunteers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a program-related field, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of professional level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administering or managing program or specialized work unit activities.
• (Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Four years of experience with Pima County in a professional administrative classification including one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.)

• Minimum one (1) year experience providing community engagement activities.
• Minimum one (1) year experience organizing and facilitating engagement activities to promote conservation programs or natural resources.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with other Pima County departments and the public to increase community engagement though Conservation Science programs, outreach events or educational activities.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience supporting volunteer programs related to conservation, natural resources, public lands or environmental education.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only