• Job Description

  Req#: 519789

  GOVERNOR'S OFFICE Governor's Office on Tribal Relations The agency mission is to make targeted efforts to assist and support state and federal agencies in assisting Indians and tribal councils in this state to develop mutual goals, to design projects for achieving goals and to implement their plans.

  Tribal Relations Project Coordinator

  Job Location:

  State Capitol Executive Tower

  1700 West Washington Street

  Phoenix, Arizona 85007

  Posting Details:

  Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
  

  Grade: 01
  

  This position will remain open until filled

  Job Summary:

  The Governor’s Office on Tribal Relations (GOTR) is looking for a highly motivated self-starter with excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills to fill the role of Project Coordinator.

  The Project Coordinator will support the statutory duties and responsibilities of the GOTR by partnering with stakeholders to enhance government-to-government relations with the twenty-two tribal nations in the state and to ensure equitable access to state services.

  Job Duties:

  The Project Coordinator will be responsible for:

  • Identifying and applying for public and private funding opportunities to support internal operations and forums for American Indians to impart their knowledge on statewide issues

  • Planning and organizing annual events such as Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day and the Arizona Indian Town Hall

  • Coordinating the collection and distribution of clearinghouse information to stakeholders

  • Developing content for the GOTR website and maintaining social media accounts

  Job Skills & Qualifications:

  • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds

  • Knowledge and experience working with Indigenous communities

  • Strong written, verbal communication and analytical skills

  • Strong relationship building and collaboration skills

  • Effectively communicating with team members

  • Focus on accuracy and attention to detail

  • Highly organized and self-motivated
  

  Job Requirements:

  • Knowledge and experience of appropriate computer software including Google Suite and Microsoft Suite

  • Proficiency in social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or four years of experience in a similar role

  • Bilingual in English and an Indigenous language

  Pre-Employment Requirements:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license, personal auto insurance, and ability to use personal vehicle for work travel

  Travel:

  • The Project Coordinator may be expected to travel up to 20% of the time, within the Greater Phoenix Area. Employees will be expected to use their personal vehicles and will be reimbursed for mileage according to Arizona state policies. For greater distances, employees will be given access to a vehicle and reimbursed for gasoline. All employees must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance

  Benefits:

  The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

  • Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

  • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

  • Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

  • Health and dental insurance

  • Retirement plan

  • Sick leave

  For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

  Retirement:

  • Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

  • Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

  Contact Us:

  • If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at agonzalez@az.gov for assistance

• About the company

  Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.

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