COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Communication Manager

WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ARIZONA

Job Location

3300 North Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Posting Details

Annual Salary Range : $90,000 - $115,000

Grade : 1

This position will close on November 20, 2025

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Director for External Affairs, the Communications Manager develops and executes strategies that enhance WIFA’s visibility and public understanding of its programs.

This position produces engaging content across digital and print platforms, manages social media, website content, and media relations, and supports agency leadership with presentation materials and stakeholder communications.

The role combines strategic storytelling, visual design, and outreach to strengthen relationships with partners, borrowers, and the public while ensuring consistent and accessible online presence across WIFA’s digital channels.

Job Duties

Develop and publish written content including newsletters, press releases, and feature stories highlighting agency programs, funded projects, and community impact

Create and design digital and print collateral such as infographics, reports, one-pagers, and presentation materials that communicate WIFA’s mission and results

Manage agency social media and digital outreach channels (including website content management and updates) and adapt materials for platform-specific engagement

Support media relations efforts by drafting press materials, maintaining media lists, and preparing background information and visuals for interviews or editorials

Provide communications and presentation support to agency leadership and Board, including speech drafts, talking points, and slide decks for Board and stakeholder events

Coordinate communications logistics for stakeholder and advisory group meetings, ensuring clear materials and follow-up documentation

Assist with event promotion and on-site coverage (photography, recaps, collateral) for conferences, meetings, and outreach engagements

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge

Principles and practices of public information, marketing, and communicationsJournalism, storytelling, and media relations

Graphic design, visual identity standards, and content layout

Digital engagement and social media analytics

Public sector communication best practices

Skills

Graphic and digital design (Adobe Creative Suite or Canva)

Exceptional writing, editing, and visual communication

Strong organizational and time management skills

Collaboration and interpersonal communication

Content strategy and project management

Website content creation / management

Ability

Translate complex or technical topics into engaging, accessible language

Work independently and exercise judgment in message development

Build relationships with internal staff, partners, and media

Manage multiple deadlines and communication platforms

Required Preferences

Valid Drivers License and Occasional Travel Required

5-7 years of experience

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11)

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply : Driver’s License Requirements.

Benefits

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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. 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, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

Contact Us

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Yolanda Mendoza at ymendoza@azwifa.gov for assistance

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