Special Projects Coordinator

Summary

The City of Tucson is a municipal government organization serving the community through public programs and services. The Special Projects Coordinator supports the Department of Housing and Community Development by coordinating projects, housing initiatives, leadership activities, community engagement, equity programs, and staff-support programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates special projects and programs by developing project timelines, coordinating project activities across departments, monitoring progress toward established goals, and ensuring timely completion of project tasks
• Collaborates with HCD staff and City and external stakeholders to support the development and refinement of affordable housing initiatives, ensuring alignment with city goals by researching housing-related issues, compiling information, preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials, and supporting the development of program recommendations consistent with departmental and City priorities. Conducts research on housing trends, policies, and best practices and analyzes demographic, economic, and housing market data to identify housing needs and gaps
• Coordinates administrative and project support activities for HCD leadership, including scheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, preparing meeting materials, tracking assignments, coordinating travel arrangements, managing public records requests, and supporting the preparation and submission of materials for Mayor and Council meetings
• Coordinates meetings, public hearings, and department events by preparing meeting materials, documenting meeting discussions and action items, and coordinating timely follow-up on assigned tasks. Coordinates workshops and educational resources
• Coordinates activities that support the implementation of the City of Tucson’s Equity Action Plan, Equity by Design. Collaborates with diverse community stakeholders to identify barriers to equitable housing access, develop recommendations for appropriate stakeholders, and build partnerships with local organizations, advocacy groups, and residents to support collaborative approaches to addressing housing challenges
• Coordinates departmental programs that support HCD staff, including but not limited to: Staff Wellness, Employee Appreciation, and Core Training (bi-annual training for new HCD employees)
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned

Skills

• Applicants must submit their completed application by 10-11-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST
• As part of this online application process, all applicants are required to submit both an updated resume and cover letter at the time of application
• You are required to submit a cover letter to be considered for this job
• In your cover letter, describe your experience that relates to this position including any experience you have supporting executive staff, coordinating initiatives to support employees, and your experience with housing and/or homelessness programs
• Please provide a specific example of your experience in any of those areas
• Associate degree
• Two (2) years of relevant experience
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
• Master's degree in planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, or similar field
• At least one year of experience supporting housing, community development, or homeless projects or programs
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Office and other administrative systems (i.e. Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Teams, Canva)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Applicants must submit their completed application by 10-11-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST
• As part of this online application process, all applicants are required to submit both an updated resume and cover letter at the time of application
• You are required to submit a cover letter to be considered for this job
• In your cover letter, describe your experience that relates to this position including any experience you have supporting executive staff, coordinating initiatives to support employees, and your experience with housing and/or homelessness programs
• Please provide a specific example of your experience in any of those areas
• Associate degree
• Two (2) years of relevant experience
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Nice to Haves

• Master's degree in planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, or similar field
• At least one year of experience supporting housing, community development, or homeless projects or programs
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Office and other administrative systems (i.e. Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Teams, Canva)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage for benefit-eligible positions
• A rich pension plan for benefit-eligible positions
• Optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings
• 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Off- and on-the-job training
• Opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups
• Paid volunteer hours