Apply by April 5, 2025 to be considered for this position
5316 - Community Engagement Manager
Salary: Hiring Range: $60,487 - $72,585 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: JR100601
Salary Grade: 14
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Position Description
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The Community Engagement Manager will lead and oversee the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of community engagement programs. This role requires a deep understanding of program management, data analysis, and communication principles for engaging culturally diverse populations. Responsibilities will include the development and implementation of community engagement strategies and collaborating with marketing and support teams to foster meaningful connections between Pima County departments and the public.
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.
- Develops, implements, and manages community engagement programs and initiatives in alignment with department goals and priorities;
- Manages and administers operational and program activities supporting community engagement and evaluates program effectiveness and success;
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other county departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to achieve program goals and objectives;
- Oversees communication efforts with community members, working collaboratively with marketing and support teams and serving as a program contact person associated with community awareness activities;
- Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the program, prepares recommendations and/or initiates corrective action;
- Develops, writes and administers the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts and identifies funding sources to support program activities;
- Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the program managed;
- Analyzes federal, state and local legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;
- Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;
- Supervises and mentors program staff and volunteers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND four years of professional level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administering or managing program or specialized work unit activities.
(Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR
Four years of experience with Pima County in a professional administrative classification and at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
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 - speak, read, write)
- Experience with the Mexican and Latinx immigrant community.
- Experience with/knowledge of interpreting and analyzing social, economic, housing, and demographic data using statistical methodologies.
- Experience with public speaking, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Experience with/knowledge of the traditions, values, and customs of the Mexican American and Latinx communities being served.
- Experience with oral and written presentation skills with an emphasis on the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
- Experience teaching and training others.
- Experience presenting programs.
- Experience working in a library setting.
- Experience supervising paid staff and/or volunteers.
- Experience working with linguistically and literately diverse Latinx populations.
- Experience working with a wide age range.
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. 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.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions: Primarily works in a public Library environment serving diverse populations. Other 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.
