Communications Officer

Posting Date

06/12/25

Application Deadline

06/19/25

Pay Range

This job posting is reserved for administrative use only and is not an active open job posting. Please do not apply to this posting unless directed by the Maricopa County Human Resources Department. Unsolicited applications submitted for this posting will not be processed.
If you have questions regarding this posting, please contact Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Services at 602-506-3755.

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 the Office or About the Department

The Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent is led by the Elected Superintendent. The office is statutorily responsible to provide services supporting school governing board elections, bond and override elections, appointments, school finance, and maintain homeschool and private school records. The superintendent leverages the office to strengthen teacher voice, increase respect for the education profession, and create resources that expand the capacity of teachers, administrators, and support staff. The superintendent also oversees the Maricopa County accommodation district.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, or a related field.

· Three (3) years of professional experience.

· Postgraduate degrees or professional level-related experience may substitute for the education or experience on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements

• Must possess or have the ability to possess by the time of hire a valid driver’s license and background clearance.

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.
• 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 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 stra