Communications Officer

Posting Date

09 / 30 / 25

Application Deadline

10 / 14 / 25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range : $72,500 - $81,687 annually

Full Pay Range : $72,500 - $109,250 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

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 toschool governing board elections, bond and override elections, appointments, school finance, and maintaining homeschool and private school records. The Superintendent also oversees theMaricopa County accommodation district, ensuring educational opportunities for at-risk students, including those in detention schools.

Proud to 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

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We Require

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

We Also Value

Knowledge of legislative process, knowledge of the organization, functions, and activities of the various levels of government; understanding of Arizona public policy processes, and knowledge of the issues facing education

Job Contributions

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. This includes the creation of a weekly internal newsletter which highlights department activities and informs staff of important updates.

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.

Working Conditions

Position works in an office environment

Occasional travel to events is required, including possible weekends

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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