Management Assistant - Digital Communications

The Management Assistant position provides technical and professional-level support to assigned department and/or division(s), conducts independent research and administrative efficiency studies, prepares reports and presentations, performs project management and statistical analysis, performs liaison duties, and provides professional-level assistance as needed. Additionally, work is performed under general direction and requires initiative, independent judgment, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and brings both precision and adaptability to their work. They are an exceptional writer who can clearly communicate ideas through reports, presentations, talking points, and internal communications. They are equally comfortable managing structured financial and administrative responsibilities, such as purchase orders, invoices, budgets, and reporting, while supporting a dynamic communications team where priorities may shift quickly.

This individual anticipates needs, communicates effectively with diverse audiences, and exercises sound judgment with little oversight. They are detail-driven without losing sight of the bigger picture, enjoy streamlining attaques, and take pride in maintaining a steady, trusted backbone behind creative and strategic work.

This position emphasizes the need for a strong writer who can clearly communicate complex ideas with precision and professionalism. The role requires the ability to synthesize information, maintain a consistent voice, and tailor content to diverse audiences. Strong writing will be essential to ensuring clarity, credibility, and overall effectiveness of the work.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.

We believe that successful employees possess these six core values:

Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation

Examination Process:
Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the city's requirements will be invited for an unpack; the examination process for the position may include:
Panel Interview and Presentation.

• Performs project management and oversight by researching and analyzing information, compiling results, developing reports, making presentations, and tracking project timelines, dues dates, and milestones.
• Coordinates, develops, drafts and updates the department/division strategic and operational plans. Facilitates and leads sessions with department divisions, and work groups to assist in strategic planning efforts.
• Researches, compiles and analyzes information};
  
  -net present value, marginal and total cost assessments跑狗 discovery audits and cost saving measures, cost of service, etc. Performs detailed analysis on costing projects, return on investment, life cycle costing, etc.
• Prepares and presentsубли high-level department/division reports for City Council, executive management, Advisory Commissions, Communications (CARs, Yellow Papers). Prepares PowerPoint presentations for GEO, Council, executive management, outside agencies, neighborhood meetings, etc.
• Represents the Department by attending, facilitating and leading various meetings with and/or on behalf of the department or divisions via summary, feedback and follow‑up. Participates in community outreach program development and implements regulatory interactions.
• Assists in the writing of internal employee communications, including a weekly digital news update for all employees and leadership messages for all employees.
• Assists in the writing of public information materials such as brochures, flyers, direct mail materials, newsletters, and Web pages; routes the production of such publications…