About the Position
In this role, you will serve as a dual-function specialist, handling all public-facing bilingual communications and providing critical support as a Compliance Assistant to the Division Manager. You will be responsible for reviewing and translating all Recorder’s Office content intended for the public—including press releases, outreach documents, social media, and newsletters—to ensure Maricopa County residents have accurate, legally compliant access to election-related news in both English and Spanish. All internal documentation and administrative paperwork will remain in English, allowing your bilingual expertise to focus specifically on constituent connection and community outreach.
Additionally, you will act as a Compliance Assistant, utilizing a keen eye for detail to help the Manager review the division's policies, procedures, and practices for alignment with federal, state, and local laws. You will play a key role in maintaining the division’s written policy library, conducting professional-level research on legislative changes, and assisting with the development of training materials to educate staff. Your work will be vital in ensuring the integrity of the voter registration process for the County’s 2.4 million voters while supporting the Division Manager in overseeing a transparent and legally sound administration.
About Us
The Maricopa County Recorder's Office (MCRO) is responsible for recording all documents required by law and making them available for public record. MCRO oversees the voter registration process, documentation, and administration for the County’s approximately 2.4 million voters. It also plays a management role in overseeing early voting, all mail elections, and other election processes and administration. MCRO offers a friendly, welcoming, and collaborative environment with opportunities to grow and learn new skills.
Proud To Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- 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 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
- (2) years of professional constituent relations, communications, administrative, or translation experience
- Associate’s degree in Communications, Public Service, Administration, Foreign Language, or a related field
- A combination of post-secondary education and/or professional experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
- Must have Spanish proficiency in reading, writing and speaking
- Must complete the next scheduled Secretary of State Election Officer Certification
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
- Must be eligible to vote in Arizona and pass an applicable background screening
We Also Value
- Experience working for a government organization
- Strong research and writing skills in English and Spanish
Job Contributions
Public-Facing Bilingual Communications
- Translate and review website content, social media, press releases, and constituent letters from English to Spanish.
- Ensure accurate, election-specific legal terminology in all Spanish outreach materials to maintain office-wide standards.
- Maintain and update Spanish-language announcements and website updates.
- Assist with requests and inquiries from Spanish-speaking media and constituents.
- Collaborate with management to implement Spanish content strategies for public audiences.
Compliance, Research & Support
- Conduct research on issues related to Maricopa County, the Recorder’s Office, elections, and voter registration system to support office goals and compliance requirements.
- Provide administrative support by conducting preliminary research and analysis of new legislation.
- Assist in the maintenance and version control of the division’s written policies and procedures manual.
- Gather data and compile statistics to support reviews of division practices.
- Help develop training materials to support staff in navigating legislative, procedural, and compliance updates.
- Assist with system testing of voter registration enhancements to ensure documentation is accurate and helpful for staff.
- Participate in processing provisional ballots, petition reviews, and overflow voter registration work to support the team in meeting statutory deadlines.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Work primarily occurs in a business office setting. Ability to move objects, lifting floor to waist (up to 25 pounds) and pushing/pulling (up to 50 pounds). The position requires analytical, oral, and written communication skills. You must demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, ethical behavior, and professionalism.
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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