Outreach Coordination Liaison

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About the Position

This role uniquely combines public outreach, civic engagement, and STEM education. You will help the community understand flood risks by participating in a wide variety of public outreach activities. By focusing on increasing awareness, you can help influence behaviors and ultimately transform flood risk awareness into flood protection action in both youth and adult Maricopa County residents.

About Us

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely! Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons - the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily!

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Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Learn more at Why-Work-Here

We Require

• One year of public relations, public outreach, or professional training experience
• A Bachelor's degree with major coursework in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, education, or a related field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Public speaking experience
• In-class experience at the elementary and/or middle school level

Job Contributions

• Attends virtual school STEM nights and in-person classroom events to promote the District's STEM curriculum
• Increases public awareness of flood and stormwater issues through presentations to students at schools and the general public at special activities, events and conferences
• Assists in the production of outreach communications, including internal employee newsletters, articles for professional journals, entries for awards, annual reports, public service announcements, and other projects as needed
• Creates and updates educational fact sheets, brochures and other public education materials as needed
• Assists in the creation and delivery of adult flood awareness educational programs
• Other Job Duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Hybrid - This model combines elements of both in-person and remote work. Employees split their time between working from a physical location (e.g., an office) and working remotely (from home or another location). The ratio of in-office to remote work can vary based on company policy or individual needs, offering more flexibility than a fully in-person role
• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• 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

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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