Outreach Coordinator Jobs

The Outreach Coordinator reports directly to the Community Outreach Director. This position has two complementary objectives: coordinating statewide outreach efforts and developing ongoing relationships and communication between the office of Native American nations, tribes, pueblos or stakeholders affected by the Secretary of State's office.

A successful candidate will be able to assist in the development of meaningful relationships with diverse communities throughout the state, promote the mission of the Office of the Secretary of State, while identifying gaps in the agency's services, and plan for and implement methods for addressing those gaps.

• Assist with the efforts of the Outreach Advisory Committee.
• Communicate and collaborate with community leaders and tribal members and administrations to ensure that all phases of the electoral process are accessible. This would include assisting and/or conducting voter registration drives.
• Serve as liaison between the Secretary of State’s Office and community groups as well as tribal administrations and communicate with tribal voting rights coordinators and community voter outreach and engagement advocates regularly.
• Other duties as related to the position.

• Political sensitivity and ability to interact with diverse groups of individuals at all organizational levels
• Excellent problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize a heavy workload under pressure and competing assignments
• Ability to work independently, meet critical deadlines and targets and demonstrate excellent follow up skills
• Demonstrated project management experience in developing presentations, marketing and community outreach plans
• Ability to build lasting relationships
• Demonstrated experience in addressing problems, defining relevant issues, drawing sound conclusions, and making responsible recommendations
• Knowledge of cultural diversity and issues that impact a community
• Knowledge of election procedures and processes, election field work, customer service
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills; excellent phone presentation skills, excellent verbal and visual presentation skills
• Strong knowledge of Native American policy, cultures, histories and government relations, including concepts of sovereignty and self‐determination

• Bilingual fluency in Native American Language in area of assignment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

• Deferred compensation plan
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• Credit union membership
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Wellness plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.