NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Community Relations Coordinator - Parks and Recreation (0126)
Flagstaff, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $62K/yr
1+ years expCoconino County is seeking a Community Relations Coordinator for their Parks and Recreation Department. The role involves coordinating public outreach, community and media relations, volunteer programs, fundraising, and marketing activities.
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Responsibilities
Assists in the development of, and implements and oversees, communications programs utilizing telecommunications, multimedia, and print techniques
Assists in the development of organizational, departmental, or divisional educational material, promotional brochures, and literature
Conducts research and development of content for publication and other public information materials
Produces departmental publications, newsletters and website information
Coordinates updates and additions to the department web pages and events calendar
Acts as the department webmaster and social media manager
Writes press releases, public service announcements and articles, and promotes department programs and events, parks, open spaces and facilities
Leads media relations activities and acts as CCPR spokesperson
Develops, implements and manages the department's sponsorship recruitment, multi-media marketing and advertising strategy
Research, develops and implements media plans, identifying target audience and ideal media outlets
Surveys user interests and proposes new departmental offerings, attractions, and partnerships
Develops, implements, evaluates, and updates department marketing plan
Directs, plans, recruits, and administers volunteer programs
Coordinates and collaborates with community-based organizations, public agencies, coalitions, schools, and other appropriate groups to implement volunteer programs
Coordinates and facilitates public meetings
Develops and implements fundraising activities
Plans and coordinates groundbreakings and other public ceremonies
May act as staff liaison to the Friends of the Parks program
Prepares and administers program budget
Supervises assigned personnel
May supervise and train student employees, interns and/or volunteers
May develop and administer grants and new funding sources
Research new technology for use in marketing and communications activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in public/business administration, marketing, parks and recreation management, natural resources, communications or a related field, and two years of administrative experience; OR
Bachelor degree in public/business administration, marketing, parks and recreation management, natural resources, communications or a related field, and one year of administrative experience; OR
Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
Must obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Skilled in effective communication
Experience working in parks and recreation
Grant writing
Community engagement
Project management
Benefits
Vacation/Annual Leave
Sick Leave
10 Holidays Per Year
Health Care Insurance
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Group Life Insurance
Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
Sick Leave Conversion Plan
Personal Day Purchase Program
Vacation Sell Back Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Wellness Program
Long-Term Disability
Arizona State Retirement System
Employee Assistance Program
On-going Training Opportunities
Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass
Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tax-deferred investment program
Accidental and Disability Insurance
Short Term Disability
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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