Bilingual Outreach Coordinator

Posting Date

04/18/24

Application Deadline

04/25/24

Pay Range

$60,000 - $98,500 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

Unclassified

Department

Elections

About The Position

Do you have a passion for community outreach and have outstanding oral and written communication and presentation skills? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are interested in using those skills to connect with and educate Maricopa County voters through various outreach activities, consider applying to become our Bilingual Outreach Coordinator!

As the Bilingual Outreach Coordinator, you will support the Communications Team through voter outreach events, tours, and other communications to provide election education, enhance voter confidence, and support our mission.

Under the direction of the Communications & Outreach Manager, you will educate and build relationships with county and state agencies involved in elections, community leaders, and voter-based organizations. You will also assist in translating materials designed to educate and inform voters about elections. To succeed in this role, you will have experience in planning and implementing community outreach efforts, building relationships with community partners, staffing tabling events and presentations, and a thorough knowledge of the English and Spanish language. We are looking for someone who can contribute to a team environment, be willing to learn new tools and complex election information, and demonstrate a high level of integrity, accuracy, and professionalism.

About Us

As the second-largest voting jurisdiction in the country, Maricopa County Elections serves more than 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders as well as ballot measures. We believe in teamwork, creating a vibrant, exciting work environment, and pursuing opportunities to make a positive impact in the communities that make up the 4th largest and fastest-growing County in the United States! Learn more at Why-Work-Here.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule optionsOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

One year of community outreach, communications, and event planning experienceBilingual (English/Spanish) SkillsBachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism Public Relations, Marketing, or a related fieldA combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

Experience as a translator (English/Spanish)

Job Contributions

Assist with the staffing, planning, coordinating, marketing, and execution of in-person and virtual voter outreach events, meetings, and tours designed to enhance voter confidence and educationConduct proactive research for new outreach opportunities and potential partnerships in the community to create engagement with the local communityMaintain the voter outreach calendar of activities, events, tours, workshops, and meetings; create presentations using PowerPoint and other educational materials using graphic design platformsCollect data and information and prepare reports to measure the effectiveness of activities using Excel spreadsheets, social media platforms, and software programsAcquire and maintain detailed knowledge of the organization’s departments, workflows, and processes and stay current with relevant developments (i.e., Election Laws and Statutes)Provide translations of press releases, website content, newsletters, handout materials, and other communications designed to educate and inform voters about electionsEnsure the Spanish website content, the Spanish Elections Glossary, and the voter education events webpage is accurate, and updates comply with state laws and election deadlinesWork efficiently in a team setting and be highly organized and detailed; prioritize work effectively with a variety of projects while meeting multiple deadlines

Working Conditions

Work equally occurs in a business office setting and out in the communityMust complete the next scheduled Secretary of State Election Officer CertificationMust be eligible to vote in Arizona and pass an applicable background screeningExtensive mandatory overtime is required at periods throughout the year consistent with elections and outreach eventsAbility to move objects by lifting floor-to-waist (up to 25 pounds) and pushing/pulling (up to 50 pounds)Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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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