Posting Date
10/14/26
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Pay Range
$61,505.60 - $83,200.00 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
Contractor with Benefits
Department
County School Superintendent
About the Position
Are you looking to share your expertise in an educational setting, helping launch lasting and impactful solutions for Maricopa County school districts and schools? The Learning Acceleration Partnership Media Specialist supports the grant team in the design of communication and professional learning materials to ensure high-quality programming for partner school districts.
About Us
The Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent is led by the elected Superintendent. The office provides statutory services related to school governing board elections, bond and override elections, appointments, school finance, and maintaining homeschool and private school records. The Superintendent also oversees the Maricopa County accommodation district, ensuring educational opportunities for at-risk students, including those in detention schools. We are an education service agency providing resources and services to schools and districts in Maricopa County, and beyond!
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
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
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Two years professional experience using graphic design tools to create communications/professional materials
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, multimedia, communications, or related field.
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
We Also Value
Experience in a school/district setting
Background in positions such as web design, video production, and/or photography
Job Contributions
Coordinates, plans, designs, and produces a broad spectrum of communication and professional development materials
Gathers requirements and design new resources for use in digital and printed applications. This may include workbooks, slide decks, presentations, large-format print work, brochures, infographics, process maps, and data tables.
Re-design existing resources (such as workbooks, quick guides, presentations, and reports) for aesthetic appeal
Facilitate feedback loops throughout the production process
Design infographics that demonstrate understanding of the user experience
Format documents for various print size requirements
Create graphics for use in social media formats
Order materials and manage inventory of equipment
Create graphic art and collections of graphic design elements for use across differing software platforms and mediums
Create multi-media, interactive resources with clickable links, smart processes, and embedded code (such as interactive .pdfs)
Design high-performance, interactive tools using MS Excel
Collaborates with agency communications team on social media content and strategies
Confers with client groups to assess needs, priorities, and objectives
Plans and coordinates staffing, equipment, and materials for media productions, programs, or events
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