Learning Acceleration Partnership Media Specialist

Maricopa County; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance, with a

Opportunities for growth and develop

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for

Child care benefits, including access

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental

Extensive wellness program, including

Enrollment in the Arizona State

Job summary

Maricopa County seeks a Learning Acceleration Partnership Media Specialist to design and produce communications and professional learning materials for school districts, leveraging graphic design tools and MS Excel for interactive resources. Two years of design tool experience and a Bachelor's degree in graphic design, multimedia, or related field are required; school/district experience is highly valued.

The role collaborates with grant teams and client groups across sites in Maricopa County.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience using graphic design tools.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, multimedia, communications, or related field.
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience in a school/district setting is valued.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, plans, designs, and produces a broad spectrum of communication and professional development materials.
• Gathers requirements and designs new resources for digital and printed applications (workbooks, slide decks, presentations, infographics, etc.).
• Re-designs existing resources for aesthetic appeal and usability.
• Facilitate feedback loops throughout the production process.
• Design infographics demonstrating user experience understanding.
• Create graphics for social media formats and various print sizes.
• Order materials and manage inventory of equipment and assets.
• Collaborate with agency communications team on social media content and strategies.
• Work with clients to assess needs, priorities, and objectives.
• Plan staffing, equipment, and materials for media productions or events.

Skills

Graphic design

Web design

Video production

Photography

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Tools

MS Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Posting Date 10/14/26 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Pay Range $61,505.60 - $83,200.00 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Contractor with Benefits Department County School Superintendent

About the Position

Are you looking to share your expertise in an educational setting, helping launch lasting and impactful solutions for Maricopa County school districts and schools? The Learning Acceleration Partnership Media Specialist supports the grant team in the design of communication and professional learning materials to ensure high-quality programming for partner school districts.

About Us

The Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent is led by the elected Superintendent. The office provides statutory services related to school governing board elections, bond and override elections, appointments, school finance, and maintaining homeschool and private school records. The Superintendent also oversees the Maricopa County accommodation district, ensuring educational opportunities for at-risk students, including those in detention schools. We are an education service agency providing resources and services to schools and districts in Maricopa County, and beyond!

Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require Two years professional experience using graphic design tools to create communications/professional materials Bachelor's degree in graphic design, multimedia, communications, or related field. A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. We Also Value Experience in a school/district setting Background in positions such as web design, video production, and/or photography

Job Contributions

• Coordinates, plans, designs, and produces a broad spectrum of communication and professional development materials
• Gathers requirements and design new resources for use in digital and printed applications. This may include workbooks, slide decks, presentations, large-format print work, brochures, infographics, process maps, and data tables.
• Re-design existing resources (such as workbooks, quick guides, presentations, and reports) for aesthetic appeal
• Facilitate feedback loops throughout the production process
• Design infographics that demonstrate understanding of the user experience
• Format documents for various print size requirements
• Create graphics for use in social media formats
• Order materials and manage inventory of equipment
• Create graphic art and collections of graphic design elements for use across differing software platforms and mediums
• Create multi-media, interactive resources with clickable links, smart processes, and embedded code (such as interactive .pdfs)
• Design high-performance, interactive tools using MS Excel
• Collaborates with agency communications team on social media content and strategies
• Confers with client groups to assess needs, priorities, and objectives
• Plans and coordinates staffing, equipment, and materials for media productions, programs, or events
• Recommends any needed equipment, software, and production processes
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• This position will work extensively in school and classroom settings with considerable interactions with school leaders, coaches, teachers, staff and students.
• This position will likely include standing, talking, hearing, walking, and sitting.
• The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature.
• The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful.
• Through interaction with the public and other county, school, and district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.
• Traveling to assigned school sites and the Maricopa County School Superintendent's Office is a requirement of this position.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

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.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• 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 our on-site center, 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% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Employer Overview

We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona's Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.

You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!

Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!