DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

To make Arizona’s communities safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

To provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

EVENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR 

(Official: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER 2)

Job Location:

Central Office/Government and Public Affairs

100 N. 15th Ave Suite 103

Phoenix, AZ. 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $43,981.00 - $61,591.00 - $79,200.00 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking an Events and Communication Coordinator who will work under the direction of the Government and Public Affairs Administrator. The position works closely with both Executive Leadership and agency employees to ensure efficient and effective coordinations of all activities. The position is office based but will occasionally be required to go to the secure facility. The position is responsible for Internal Communications, Employee Recognition, Special Events and select state-wide campaigns. The position also provides support to Executive Leadership Staff as needed. ADJC is searching for an energetic, outgoing, and self-motivated individual who would be responsible for this role.

Job Duties:

• Employee Recognition Program - Oversee and coordinate agency employee recognition ceremonies and events, to include but not limited to: monthly awards program, annual awards ceremony, memorial garden ceremony, Employee Appreciation Week, Correctional Officer Week and Parole Officer Week. Oversee the Employee Recognition Committee in managing the employee fund to include fundraisers and other employee events as needed.
• Internal Communications Platform - Manage internal communication including Front-line communication and monthly newsletters.
• Outside Collaboration - Collaborate and oversee events with the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC), Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, Vitalant Blood Services, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, DCS Giving Tree and Travel Reduction Program.
• Graphic Design - Create fliers for events and staff notifications, create templates and graphics for the monthly newsletter. Assist executive staff graphics as needed.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of:

• Project management as it relates to business functions (initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, close)
• Event coordination and budget management
• Reporting and interviewing best practices
  
• Google programs, Canva, and basic graphic design
  
• Social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
  

Skill in:

• Written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
• Project management and time management
• Developing effective operating procedures; coordinating activities and establishing priorities
• Team building and resource allocation
• Recognizing and supporting organizational preferences and priorities
• Planning, organizing and producing complex work products
  

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality
  
• Work effectively with people at all levels of the organization and with people of diverse backgrounds
  
• Analyze information
  
• Compose effective correspondence
  
• Think creatively and problem solve
  
• Adapt to changing work environment and handle high volume of divergent work
  
• Work in a correctional environment
  

Selective Preference(s):