Maricopa County
Job Type:
Unclassified Department:
County School Superintendent About the Position
Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for public relations and marketing? Do you thrive in developing and executing communication strategies that enhance public engagement? Join our team and help shape the messaging and outreach efforts of our department. As a Communications Department Officer, you will oversee the department's communications and marketing strategies, ensuring clear, effective, and engaging messaging across multiple platforms. You will be responsible for developing public relations initiatives, managing media relations, crafting compelling content, and maintaining the department's brand identity. This role requires a proactive and creative professional who can translate complex information into impactful communication that resonates with diverse audiences. 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. Responsibilities
Develops, organizes, and coordinates public relations and communication programs to inform and educate the public on key issues related to school choice, school boards, school finance, elections, and other school programs in Arizona. Manages the Maricopa County School Superintendent's social media accounts to ensure accurate, timely, and engaging content that promotes the office's initiatives and educates the public on relevant educational topics, as well as maintains content for the office's website to ensure consistency in messaging and engagement with the public. Researches, writes, and designs educational newsletters, mailers, and flyers that highlight school choice options, school board activities, and school funding, distributing them to internal and external audiences. Communicates complex educational policies, school funding updates, and school choice information to the public through various channels, including digital platforms, written materials, and public presentations. Creates and writes speeches, presentations, and talking points for the Superintendent's public appearances, media interviews, and educational outreach activities. Manages the office's public relations budget, ensuring the production of high-quality marketing materials while monitoring expenditures. Serves as the media relations spokesperson for the Maricopa County School Superintendent's office, responding to media inquiries, drafting press releases, and building positive relationships with journalists and community outlets. Collaborates with other local and state agencies, advocacy groups, and community organizations to amplify outreach efforts related to school choice, finance, and school governance. Performs other related duties as assigned, with a focus on supporting the office's communication strategy and outreach to students, parents, and the broader community. Qualifications
Three years of professional experience Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, or a related field A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis What We Offer
Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, with a consistent schedule 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 exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Unclassified Department:
County School Superintendent About the Position
Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for public relations and marketing? Do you thrive in developing and executing communication strategies that enhance public engagement? Join our team and help shape the messaging and outreach efforts of our department. As a Communications Department Officer, you will oversee the department's communications and marketing strategies, ensuring clear, effective, and engaging messaging across multiple platforms. You will be responsible for developing public relations initiatives, managing media relations, crafting compelling content, and maintaining the department's brand identity. This role requires a proactive and creative professional who can translate complex information into impactful communication that resonates with diverse audiences. 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. Responsibilities
Develops, organizes, and coordinates public relations and communication programs to inform and educate the public on key issues related to school choice, school boards, school finance, elections, and other school programs in Arizona. Manages the Maricopa County School Superintendent's social media accounts to ensure accurate, timely, and engaging content that promotes the office's initiatives and educates the public on relevant educational topics, as well as maintains content for the office's website to ensure consistency in messaging and engagement with the public. Researches, writes, and designs educational newsletters, mailers, and flyers that highlight school choice options, school board activities, and school funding, distributing them to internal and external audiences. Communicates complex educational policies, school funding updates, and school choice information to the public through various channels, including digital platforms, written materials, and public presentations. Creates and writes speeches, presentations, and talking points for the Superintendent's public appearances, media interviews, and educational outreach activities. Manages the office's public relations budget, ensuring the production of high-quality marketing materials while monitoring expenditures. Serves as the media relations spokesperson for the Maricopa County School Superintendent's office, responding to media inquiries, drafting press releases, and building positive relationships with journalists and community outlets. Collaborates with other local and state agencies, advocacy groups, and community organizations to amplify outreach efforts related to school choice, finance, and school governance. Performs other related duties as assigned, with a focus on supporting the office's communication strategy and outreach to students, parents, and the broader community. Qualifications
Three years of professional experience Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, or a related field A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis What We Offer
Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, with a consistent schedule 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 exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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