Community Engagement Manager
Community Engagement Manager
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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 forwardlooking.
What you will do forHarris County Precinct 4 (HCP4
Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a Community Engagement Manager who is a passionate coalition builder with expertise in effectively communicating with a variety of stakeholders. This role is essential in expanding engagement efforts and strengthening community partnerships. The Community Engagement Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily activities of Community Engagement Coordinators ensuring they meet their goals and providing guidance. The manager will work collaboratively across Precinct 4 departments and report to the Director of Community Engagement.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.- Oversee the daily of regional engagement plans aimed at enhancing civic engagement and empowering communities.
- Provide leadership and guidance to Community Engagement Coordinators ensuring their efforts align with the Precincts strategic goals.
- Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to the Director of Community Engagement through reports proposals and memos as needed.
- Ensure the production of timely and wellresearched written reports to ensure that community needs are an integral part of the more extensive Precinct decisionmaking process.
- Oversee the public speaking work of Community Engagement Coordinators as they represent the office at community events.
- Lead internal teams on community engagementrelated issues.
- Drive community event planning efforts.
- Develop an understanding of Precinct 4 policy priorities. Ensure that you and your team can communicate clearly and compellingly about policy issues affecting the Precinct 4 community.
- Build coalitions with a variety of stakeholders to improve relationships expand partner bases and provide resources to constituents.
- Contribute to disaster relief efforts as needed.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please callor email
Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution
Experience:
Three 3 years of experience in addressing constituent concerns case management community/movement building through fieldwork nonprofit union government or issuebased campaigns.
Experience managing staff or volunteers.
Language:
Texas drivers license with a good driving record.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and SharePoint.
- Strong knowledge of community building and organizing techniques to effectively engage stakeholders.
- Ability to assess trends and provide recommendations for enhancing community programs.
- Consistent followup and organizational skills.
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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
Bachelors degree in Social Work Communications Public Relations Counseling Sociology Psychology or a related field of study from an accredited college or university (preferred)
Language:
Bilingual/ Multilingual(preferred)
General Information
Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Fulltime
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Location:
- TBD
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands arms and fingers to handle feel and reach; frequently required to sit climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk and hear; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
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 forwardlooking.
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 fulltime continued employment. Vacation sicktime 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.
HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER you need special services or accommodations please callor email
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
