Community Engagement Coordinator
Jerry.ai
New York City, NY (Remote)
$75K/yr - $110K/yrIn-houseFull-timeMid level3+ years exp.
7 days ago
Community Engagement Coordinator
Houston, TX
Salary Not AvailableFull time
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description
Position Description
Working at Harris County Precinct 4:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.
What you will do for Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)
Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator, an integral role within the Community Engagement team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a team to support the implementation of strategic goals for engaging and empowering the community. The coordinator will work in a defined geographical region within Precinct 4.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as a community relations liaison between constituents and the office of Precinct 4, representing the office at community events by presenting certificates and resolutions, speaking publicly, and/or relaying concerns to the office.
- Assess and gain an understanding of regional community dynamics, needs, and issues by building and cultivating relationships with community members and organizations.
- Build coalitions with a variety of stakeholders to improve relationships, expand partner bases, provide resources to constituents, and contribute to strategies that will resolve concerns.
- Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to Community Engagement Manager through weekly reports, proposals, and memos as needed.
- Communicate and disseminate policy priorities and issue areas to constituents/communities of interest.
- Execute regional direct-action plans to improve civic engagement and empower communities.
- Execute short-term and long-term community engagement special projects with excellence.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
- Three (3) years of experience in addressing constituent concerns, case management, community engagement, community/movement building through fieldwork, nonprofit, union, government, or issue-based campaigns.
Licensure Requirements:
- Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Ability to meet goals and reporting requirements on a weekly basis under strict deadlines.
- Availability to work evening and weekends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite including, but not limited to: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Working knowledge of community building and grassroots organizing techniques to identify community stakeholders.
- Skilled at initiating and holding conversations with various stakeholders to find out important matters to them and their communities.
- Ability to evaluate trends and make suggestions for community improvement through delivery of programs, services, events, and more.
The ideal candidate must be committed to effectively serving the community and representing Precinct 4 at events and advancing the department’s mission to serve Harris County residents by providing services in an equitable, accessible, and transparent manner.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Communications, Public Relations, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish
General Information
Position Type, Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular | Full-time
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The department seeks to empower constituencies to address issues of systemic change through coalition building and collective action. This job requires day-to-day attendance of events, meetings, and outreach efforts around Precinct 4, which requires physical travel. Physical demands include traveling with outreach packets, tables, tents, and other necessary materials.
What You Will Get in Return:You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.
Featured Benefits:
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular(full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
Harris County
Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of 2000 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 3,400,578 (though a 2007 estimate placed the population at 4,011,475), making it the most populous county in Texas and the third most populous county in the United States. Its county seat is Houston.
