Community Engagement Coordinator - Phx Northeast

First Things First (Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board) is an essential leader and partner in creating a family‐centered, equitable, high‐quality early childhood system that supports the development, well‐being, health and early education of all Arizona’s children, birth to age 5. 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 commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; a focus on accountability, transparency, coordination and collaboration; and an emphasis on the outcomes that will ensure young children start kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed in school and in life.

The Community Engagement Coordinator will work in the Phoenix Northeast area, office located at 4000 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 85012, with the opportunity for a hybrid work environment that may include working in the office and working remotely.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR 

PHOENIX NORTHEAST

Address: 4000 N Central Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85012

Salary: $59,466 

Grade: 21  

The Community Engagement Coordinator creates and inspires community support for the importance of early childhood and First Things First (FTF). This position will enthusiastically engage communities to influence and transform the way people think about, talk about and take action in support of early childhood. This position will promote community engagement awareness efforts through various internal and external platforms. The ideal candidate will possess skills in active listening, facilitating conversation, public presentations and self‐motivation to build relationships with business and community influencers. This position requires substantial effort to work independently and coordinate with a team to network, grow new and existing community relationships, and engage with diverse populations. The coordinator will act as a thought partner and lead community engagement efforts that advance public awareness‐related systems change goals, both regionally and statewide. This position uses tailored and targeted awareness and engagement strategies, primarily in the Phoenix Northeast area.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are …