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.

Apply today to become our Community Action Program Coordinator and make a difference every day!

This position allows for a limited hybrid schedule, working 3 days in the office and two days working remotely.

About Us

Together, we can thrive.

In Human Services, we focus on maximizing potential and providing support and resources for all stages of life. We partner with families and communities to encourage children to learn, invite youths and adults to cultivate professional skills, guide families to achieve financial success and enable seniors to live independently.

Join our team and unlock your potential.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

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

We Also Value

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

Job Contributions

• Conduct continuous programmatic monitoring, either on-site or virtually, of staff, and agency subcontractors for compliance with individual program regulations and contracted service methodologies

• Review monthly sub-recipients' invoices and direct service expenditures to ensure compliance, accuracy, and spending of all funds

• Provide oversight, and training/ technical assistance to contractors and internal divisions in the submission of monthly reports

• Provide support and staffing to the Maricopa County Community Action Commission, and facilitate compliance with federal requirements including board composition, democratic selection process, meeting frequency, and oversight procedures

• Develop and maintain board bylaws, meeting minutes, dashboard indicators, and support sub-committees and ad hoc committees as needed

• Coordinate or provide commission orientation, annual training, and strategic planning sessions, and maintain documentation for program audits

• Assist in the development of a 5-year strategic plan, including assessment, planning, implementation, results, and evaluation

• Monitor and document compliance with organizational standards required under federal law, including consumer input and feedback, advisory board responsibilities, strategic initiatives, performance management, and service alignment

• Develop, compile, and submit complex demographic and programmatic reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; maintain and submit compliance documents using a web-based application throughout the calendar year

• Stay current on significant state and federal legislation that impacts the Community Action Program; track the achievement of goals, objectives, and program outcomes using federal guidelines and reporting formats

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting with limited telework options (2 telework days, 3 in-office days)

• May be subject to working non-standard hours or days

• May require travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles or private vehicles used on County business

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

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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

To apply, visit: Maricopa County Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)