Address: 1700 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: 65,000 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

The Outreach Coordinator/Tribal Liaison reports directly to the Director of Outreach. This position has two complementary objectives: coordinating statewide outreach efforts and developing ongoing relationships and communication between the office and any Native American nations, tribes, pueblos, or stakeholders affected by the SoS 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.

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 able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Communicate and collaborate with community leaders, 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. Collaborate closely to build strong relationships with all departments at the Arizona Secretary of State’s office, as well as with counties and other organizations around the state.
• Assist with the efforts of the Outreach Advisory Committee.
•Overseeing the Native Voting Hour show, including its processes, presentations, and everything related.

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

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

• AZ Driver’s License. In‐state travel is required for this position. This position requires possession of and the 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). Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration.

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate and one year of related experience that includes knowledge of election procedures and processes, election fieldwork, and customer service.

• Minimum of one year of experience working within or with Native American communities.

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).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. 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.