Community & Workforce Coordinator - Community Action Agency

pimacounty; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County in Tucson seeks a dedicated Community & Workforce Coordinator to lead a team determining eligibility for essential low-income assistance programs, supporting housing and financial aid, utility discounts, diaper assistance, and related resources.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, familiarity with Community Action Agency programs and funding streams, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or a closely related field with at least one year of health/human services experience.
• Relevant education/experience substitutions may apply.
• Two years of experience supervising staff responsible for eligibility determinations preferred.
• Experience with grant writing, grant management, and issuing RFPs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in activities of a specialized Community & Workforce Development program.
• Lead and supervise staff to provide urgent, compassionate services to individuals in need.
• Develop program goals and ensure they are met within budget and schedule.
• Prepare grant applications and review related solicitations.

Skills

Leadership

Grant writing

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Grant management platforms

Microsoft Office

Web-based program management

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Community & Workforce Development Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5514 - Community & Workforce Coordinator

Salary Grade: 11

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $56,555 - $67,870 Annually

Pay Range: $56,555 - $79,164 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.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Community & Workforce Coordinator to lead a team responsible for determining eligibility for essential low-income assistance programs. This role supports our community through housing and financial assistance services, utility discount programs, diaper assistance, and other critical resources. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, familiarity with Community Action Agency programs and funding streams, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. This position also requires the ability to lift and move diaper boxes and related supplies as needed. If you are motivated by meaningful work that strengthens families and enhances community wellbeing, we encourage you to apply.

Department and Requirements

Community & Workforce Development Department works with vulnerable populations and minors. A Level one Fingerprint Clearance Card, a Criminal History Self Disclosure Affidavit, and a Central Registry background check are requirements for employment.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Coordinates and participates in the activities of a specialized Community & Workforce Development program;
• Conducts program activities with a focus on providing urgent and compassionate services to individuals in need, in collaboration with other County departments and community partners;
• Contributes to the development of program goals and objectives, and ensures these goals and objectives are met;
• Provides support and participates in daily activities essential to achieving program objectives;
• Researches, analyzes, and reports on program activities;
• May coordinate and/or supervise daily staff activities;
• May perform necessary managerial functions in the absence of management;
• Works to keep programs on schedule, within budget, and functioning smoothly;
• May write and submit grant applications, prepare solicitations related to program activities, and review proposals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration or a field closely related to the program area, AND one year of experience working in health, human services, or a similar field, as determined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment.
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• One year of experience with Pima County as a Community & Workforce Specialist I or II or similar Pima County position, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• 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

• Minimum two (2) years experience supervising staff responsible for eligibility determinations for low income assistance programs, including housing financial assistance, utility discount programs, diaper support, and related community services.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in data reporting, documentation, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local program requirements.
• Minimum two (2) years experience and understanding of Community Action Agency (CAA) or similar social services organization operations, including key funding streams such as Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
• Minimum two (2) years experience in grant writing, grant management, and developing or issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Minimum three (3) years experience using ERP systems, web-based program or grant management platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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