Strategic Communications Lead – Public Outreach

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Healthcare for you and dependents

Child care benefits

Paid vacation & sick time

Wellness program

ASRS retirement with employer match

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Communications Department Officer to be the single communications officer for the Treasurer's Department, overseeing all communications and marketing efforts. You will execute advanced-level marketing, public relations, and communications work to ensure clear messaging across multiple platforms.

You will develop and implement messaging strategies, coordinate outreach with community groups and policymakers, and manage content for social media and department websites.

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, 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 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

Skills

Communications experience

Public relations

Marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, or a related field

Job description

Maricopa County is seeking a Communications Department Officer to be the single communications officer for the Treasurer's Department, overseeing all communications and marketing efforts. You will execute advanced-level marketing, public relations, and communications work to ensure clear messaging across multiple platforms.

You will develop and implement messaging strategies, coordinate outreach with community groups and policymakers, and manage content for social media and department websites.