Program Coordinator I - Public Fiduciary (Prescott)

Role

Join Our Team as a Program Coordinator I

Yavapai County is seeking a Program Coordinator I to join the Public Fiduciary Office. This position is responsible for administering the County’s Cremation and Indigent Burial Program and providing support to the Fiduciary Accounts Specialist. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience in the funeral services industry and/or finance is preferred. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of administrative tasks, including preparing reports, records, correspondence, and other documents.
• Coordinates projects and programs as assigned and advises department of progress, timelines, work status, and plans.
• Conducts research, compiles, and analyzes data to make recommendations as needed.
• Evaluates program effectiveness, and ensures compliance with applicable policies, rules and/or regulations.
• Utilizes technology associated with programs, projects, and services for the department.
• Maintains project records/files and databases that may include confidential and sensitive information.
• Provides customer service, answer questions regarding, policies, codes, rules, and regulations associated with a project or program.
• Prepares and presents information as required by department.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative and/or program/project management experience.

Additional Requirement:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Community Health Services:
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Basic principles, theories, practices, and concepts of accounting.
• Relevant federal, state, and county codes, laws, and regulations.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally, in writing, orally in a face-to-face setting, and by telephone with the public and employees.
• Public speaking and presentations.
• Organization and adherence to detail.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to:

• Perform work in an accurate, neat, and thorough manner and follows all applicable policies.
• Exercise critical thinking and refer to regulatory and professional standards in making decisions.
• Identify priority concerns, develop, and implement appropriate responses.
• Work independently on moderate to complex projects/programs with minimal supervision.
• Exercise good judgement and discretion in accomplishing objectives.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 7
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

Click here to view our benefits summary.

Closing Date/Time: 11/6/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

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• Yavapai County

• 928-771-3252

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