Community Action Program Coordinator

Posting Date

10 / 09 / 25

Application Deadline

10 / 13 / 25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range : $55,000 - $63,750 annually

Full Pay Range : $55,000 - $90,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Human Services

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.

Are you ready to make a real difference in our community and support a program that transforms lives? Apply today!

About Us

The Senior Services and Community Resilience Division works to provide housing stability for our most vulnerable residents. We work with older residents and individuals with disabilities to help them remain safely in their existing homes home setting. The division also prevents eviction for low-income families and individuals by providing crisis services. Additionally, we support those experiencing homelessness through street outreach and shelter services. Our mission is accomplished by working in close partnership with many service providers to across the County to ensure people can stay housed and that homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work options, with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule

Join a creative team that values innovation and collaborative problem-solving

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

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

Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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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

Other Requirements

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

We Also Value

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

Experience managing data systems, performance dashboards, or reporting tools in a public service or nonprofit environment

Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Power BI,) and familiarity with federal reporting platforms

Experience managing data systems and performance dashboards to monitor program outcomes, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making

Familiarity with federal and state reporting requirements, including experience compiling and submitting demographic, financial, and programmatic reports

Exceptional organizational skills and strong ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and compliance requirements simultaneously

Job Contributions

Provides leadership support on continuous improvement processes

Conducts program-related reports, analyzes, and prepares written reports and recommendations, including area metrics and KPIs

Review monthly subrecipients' invoices and direct service expenditures to ensure compliance, accuracy, and spend down of all funds

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

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

Develops and maintains board bylaws, meeting minutes, dashboard indicators, and supports sub-committees and ad hoc committees as needed

Coordinates or provides commission orientation, annual training, and strategic planning sessions, and maintains documentation for program audits

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

Tracks the achievement of goals, objectives, and program outcomes using federal guidelines and reporting formats

Develops, compiles, and submits complex demographic and programmatic reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; maintains and submits compliance documents using a web-based application throughout the calendar year

Collaborates with internal teams and external partners to ensure data integrity, consistency, and alignment with federal and state reporting requirements

Stays current on significant state and federal legislation that impacts the Community Action Program

Working Conditions

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

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.

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