Community Action Program Coordinator

Posting Date

10/09/25

Application Deadline

10/13/25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $55,000 - $63,750 annually
Full Pay Range: $55,000 - $90,000 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

Human Services

About the Position

Does working with local communities and public elected officials excite you?  Are you interested in analyzing the causes and conditions of poverty to identify solutions?  If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! 

The Community Action Program Coordinator performs a broad range of activities that support the work of the Community Services Division in addressing the causes of poverty in local communities throughout Maricopa County.  As the Community Action Program Coordinator, you are responsible for supporting and staffing a 15-member Community Action Commission consisting of public elected officials and key community stakeholders, tracking ongoing compliance with 54 Standards to achieve organizational excellence, and monitoring the Division’s 5-Year Strategic Plan. You will also compile and submit a broad variety of federal reports, track performance metrics, conduct special projects, coordinate board orientation and training, and prepare a variety of correspondence and management reports for distribution to various stakeholders. 

Are you ready to make a real difference in our community and support a program that transforms lives? Apply today!

About Us

The Senior Services and Community Resilience Division works to provide housing stability for our most vulnerable residents.  We work with older residents and individuals with disabilities to help them remain safely in their existing homes home setting. The division also prevents eviction for low-income families and individuals by providing crisis services. Additionally, we support those experiencing homelessness through street outreach and shelter services.  Our mission is accomplished by working in close partnership with many service providers to across the County to ensure people can stay housed and that homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring.  

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work options, with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule

• Join a creative team that values innovation and collaborative problem-solving

• 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 upcoming 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

• One year of experience coordinating and administering public programs and services

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, social services, public administration, business administration, or a closely 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

Other Requirements

• Must complete a background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to successfully secure an Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card 

We Also Value

• Experience working with governing or advisory boards or commissions and communicating with key groups or community stakeholders 

• Experience managing data systems, performance dashboards, or reporting tools in a public service or nonprofit environment 

• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Power BI,) and familiarity with federal reporting platforms 

• Experience managing data systems and performance dashboards