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COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

First Things First (Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board) is one of the critical state partners in creating a child and family‐centered, comprehensive, collaborative and high‐quality early childhood system that supports the development, health and early education of all Arizona’s children. Created by voter initiative in 2006, First Things First is governed by a state Board with 28 regional partnership councils. First Things First is a decentralized organization that engages diverse constituencies to accomplish its mission. Organizational values include a focus on accountability, transparency, coordination, collaboration and on the outcomes that will ensure young children start kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed in school and in life.

Job Summary :
Reporting to the Senior Director, Marketing and Brand Advancement, the Communications Coordinator works with all First Things First divisions to manage processes and projects in service of the agency’s strategic communications goals and to tell the First Things First story through consistent, compelling and effective content across multiple platforms. This position is responsible for coordinating the development, production and implementation of a variety of communications initiatives across multiple platforms, including branding and public awareness materials, electronic communications and digital content.

Distinguishing Characteristics :
The candidate will enthusiastically support the vision and mission of First Things First and possess the personal qualities of integrity, credibility and competency. Strong project management experience is essential. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and skilled in the coordination of multiple communications projects across multiple platforms with varying timelines. Displaying great initiative and attention to detail, the candidate will be effective working independently as well as part of a collaborative team that values creativity and a sense of humor. The candidate will also be experienced and adept with a variety of digital communications platforms, including social media and email marketing systems. Solid writing and communication skills are required.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the general guidance of the Sr. Director of Marketing and Brand Advancement:

  • Serves as primary project manager for the department’s internal communications requests and other projects, coordinating with members of the communications team, internal customers and outside vendors as needed to meet deadlines and ensure quality and consistency.
  • Coordinates the development and production of a variety of marketing/brand projects, including website and social media content, e-newsletters, reports and publications and marketing collateral.
  • Coordinates and performs email/e-newsletter distribution through digital marketing platform.
  • Monitors and, in some cases, makes routine website updates to ensure information is consistent, timely and accurate.
  • Contributes to content development for FTF websites, e-newsletters and social media.
  • Manages the department’s digital assets library, including photos, video, graphics and design files.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or related field.
  • Three to five years or more of direct experience managing the development of marketing communications projects and creative content across various media.
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with experience managing multiple creative projects on deadline.
  • Proactive in identifying and completing tasks.
  • Strong computer skills and working knowledge of digital, social media and email marketing systems .
  • Strong writing, verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment dedicated to quality.
  • Knowledge of early childhood or human services systems/policy a plus.

Review of resumes will begin on April 17, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. For consideration, please submit your cover letter, comprehensive resume and three professional references.

In the AZ State Personnel System, the position is classified as a Grade 20, with a salary range of $52,000 to $55,000. The position is not covered under the State of Arizona Merit system rules.

*****This position may require day and evening travel of 10% to 30% both within and outside of Maricopa County*****

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid sick days with accumulation benefits
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Participation in the nationally recognized Arizona State Retirement System
  • Superior health care options
  • Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account (options available)
  • Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are available
  • Many more benefit programs are available

RETIREMENT: Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)*.

  • ASRS enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Effective January 1, 2008 all newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

“Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer”

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