Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5678 - Community Engagement Specialist
Salary Grade: 8
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $23.98 - $28.19 Per Hour
Pay Range: $23.98 - $32.39 Per Hour
Range Explanation:
Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
The Community Engagement Specialist supports the development and facilitation of community outreach initiatives to strengthen connections between Pima County departments and the public community. This part-time position assists in fostering communication, collaboration, and participation to enhance community involvement and support organizational efforts.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Assists in implementing and supporting promotional activities related to the advertisement and marketing of community programs or services;
Supports the planning and participation in administrative and operational activities for community engagement programs;
Collaborates with county departments and the public to support community engagement through various programs, outreach events, and educational activities;
Assists in identifying and addressing barriers to participation for culturally and economically diverse communities, including currently and historically marginalized groups;
Helps establish and maintain liaison relationships and coordinates community engagement activities with other departments, public and private agencies, and organizations;
Provides support services to county and public associations, including assistance with communications, newsletters, activity planning, public relations, outreach efforts, and general information;
Assists in organizing and facilitating community engagement activities and events;
Supports the maintenance of related webpages and social media accounts;
Assists in collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and compiling statistical materials for management review;
Helps monitor and track expenditures related to community services or initiatives, contributing to data collection and reporting.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, communications, social work, community development, or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND two (2) years of experience in community outreach, engagement, or a related area.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
One (1) year of experience with Pima County in a relevant position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Experience working with people of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
Experience coordinating events, programs, or services across departments and/or with community-based organizations.
Experience with case management, data tracking, and outcomes reporting.
Experience working with everyday digital tools (email, browsers, Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace, video conferencing platforms).
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in public relations, communications, social work, community development, or closely related field
- Two (2) years of experience in community outreach, engagement, or a related area
- One (1) year of experience with Pima County in a relevant position (alternative to education/experience requirement)
- Valid Arizona driver license at time of appointment (subject to 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review)
- Post-offer pre-employment background screening including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Experience working with people of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds
- Experience coordinating events, programs, or services across departments and/or with community-based organizations
- Experience with case management, data tracking, and outcomes reporting
- Experience with everyday digital tools (email, web browsers, Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace, video conferencing platforms)
- Experience maintaining webpages and social media accounts or supporting online communications
What We Do
Pima County is a local government entity in Arizona that provides public services, manages regional infrastructure, and fosters economic development for its residents.
