Grants & Public Information Administrator

Wickenburg, Town of (AZ); Wickenburg (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Wickenburg, AZ is seeking a Public Information Officer & Grants Administrator to coordinate external communications, public information, media relations, and emergency communications. The role also administers grant activities, identifying funding opportunities and ensuring compliance and reporting.

The specialist-level position requires planning, coordinating, and executing complex communications and grant activities, with cross-department collaboration and guidance to Town

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Town's Public Information Officer and primary media contact; coordinate public information, media relations, and external communications across Town departments.
• Develop, coordinate, and disseminate accurate and timely public information through channels including during emergencies and significant Town events.
• Develop and coordinate Town communication strategies and messaging across traditional and social media to support priorities, community engagement, tourism, and economic development.
• Administer Town grants activities: identify funding opportunities, coordinate grant applications, and support grant compliance, reporting, and administration.
• Provide professional guidance to Town leadership and departments on public information, communications, media relations, and grant activities.
• Coordinate with Town departments, government agencies, community organizations, media, and other stakeholders.
• Support Emergency Operations Center and emergency public information and communication activities.

Skills

Public information communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Content development

Interpersonal collaboration

Writing and editing

Digital communications platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing/Public Admin/Business Admin or related field

5 years of related experience

Tools

Digital communication platforms

Job description

VIEW THE GRANTS & PUBLIC INFORMATION ADMINISTRATOR JOB BROCHURE HERE

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

September 21, 2026 @ 8AM — Application Deadline

October 1, 2026 — In-Person Interviews and Presentations

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Serves as the Town's Public Information Officer and is responsible for coordinating external communications, public information, media relations, and emergency communications. Administers the Town's grant activities, including identifying funding opportunities and coordinating grant development, compliance, and reporting.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a specialist-level professional classification in the program's job family and is responsible for providing subject-matter expertise in public information, communications, and grant administration. Work involves independently planning, coordinating, and executing complex communications and grant activities; providing professional guidance and recommendations; coordinating across departments and external stakeholders; and assisting with policy and program development within assigned functional areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Serves as the Town's Public Information Officer and primary media contact; coordinates public information, media relations, and external communications across Town departments.
• Develops, coordinates, and disseminates accurate and timely public information through appropriate communication channels, including during emergencies and significant Town events.
• Develops and coordinates Town communication strategies, content, and messaging across traditional and social media channels to support organizational priorities, community engagement, tourism, and economic development initiatives.
• Administers the Town's grant activities, including identifying funding opportunities, coordinating grant applications, and working with departments to support grant compliance, reporting, and administration.
• Provides professional guidance to Town leadership and departments regarding public information, communications, media relations, and grant activities.
• Coordinates with Town departments, governmental agencies, community organizations, media representatives, and other stakeholders within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Serves as a member of the Emergency Operations Center and supports emergency public information and communication activities.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles and practices of public information, public relations, media relations, marketing communications, and community engagement.
• Principles and practices of professional writing, editing, messaging, and content development.
• Grant research, development, administration, compliance, and reporting principles and practices.
• Emergency and crisis communication principles and practices.
• Project coordination and program administration principles and practices.
• Municipal government operations and public administration principles and practices.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and requirements related to assigned functions.
• Basic municipal budgeting and financial principles.
• Computers, software, digital communication platforms, and technology applicable to assigned responsibilities.

SKILLS

• Developing clear, accurate, and effective written, verbal, and digital communications for diverse audiences.
• Communicating with media representatives, the public, Town leadership, employees, governmental agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Developing and coordinating public information, communication, outreach, and marketing initiatives.
• Researching, developing, coordinating, and administering grants.
• Managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Analyzing complex information and developing sound recommendations.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and grant requirements.
• Exercising sound judgment when handling sensitive, confidential, or time-sensitive information.
• Coordinating across departments and building effective working relationships.
• Using computers, software, digital communication platforms, and related technology.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid Driver’s License

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