Responsibilities

• Develops written, visual, and digital content for Purchasing platforms and outreach channels, including website updates, newsletters, social media, promotional materials, event support materials, photography, videography, and short-form video that promote department services, initiatives, and public engagement.
• Represents the Office of the Purchasing Agent at community events, vendor functions, departmental meet and greets, outreach activities, and County engagements to strengthen public awareness, support relationship building, and promote Purchasing services and initiatives.
• Plans, coordinates, and supports vendor outreach events, community-facing functions, internal engagement efforts, and cross-department activities, including event preparation, stakeholder coordination, on-site support, follow-up communication, and content capture.
• Coordinates with internal departments, the Press Office, Communications, vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure messaging aligns with County priorities, department goals, branding standards, and the operational needs of Harris County Purchasing.
• Promotes Harris County objectives through outreach, communications, event support, and public-facing materials that broaden awareness of procurement opportunities and encourage inclusive participation in vendor and community engagement activities.
• Monitors communication needs, social media activity, audience engagement, and current content opportunities to recommend ideas, maintain accessible and ADA-conscious messaging, provide responsive customer service, and manage multiple assignments and frequent off-site outreach activity.
• The role creates clear, engaging content that aligns with required branding and style standards, supports community and stakeholder engagement, and strengthens awareness of Purchasing programs and opportunities throughout Harris County.
• Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with applicable rules, policies, and procedures while exercising strong communication, diplomacy, and judgment.