Community Affairs Advisor

Commissioner Rodney Ellis

There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners along with an elected county judge serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court the administrative head of the countys government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.

With approximately 1.17 million residents Harris County Precinct One is a diverse urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct Ones multi-racial multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American 38 percent Latino 21 percent Anglo 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precincts territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex Toyota Center Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College Rice University Texas Southern University the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks 10 community centers numerous hike-and-bike trails three maintenance service centers and several area offices all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Office is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive innovative and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life advance equality of opportunity and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Ares of focus for our organization include but are not limited to:

• Advancing more effective fair and equitable criminal justice system.

• Furthering economic justice equity and opportunity for all Harris County residents especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.

• Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality affordable healthcare

• Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.

• Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century

• Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.

• Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

What you will do at Precinct One

As a Community Affairs Advisor you will be part of a passionate team that serves as the bridge between local government and the community. You will lead regional engagement efforts that empower residents amplify community voices and ensure that public policy reflects the needs and aspirations of all constituentsespecially those historically underserved.

This is more than a job. Its an opportunity to make real impact through civic engagement policy advocacy and grassroots relationship-building.

• Develop and maintain relationships with constituents and organizations in assigned region through strategic outreach (one-on-ones tabling at relevant events).
• Produce timely and well-researched written reports to ensure that community needs are an integral part of the larger Precinct decision-making process. Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to the Community Affairs Manager through weekly reports proposals and memos as needed.
• Create and execute regional direct action plans to improve civic engagement and empower partnership with the Community Affairs Manager use the reporting matrix to accurately assess successes and areas of improvement.
• Serve as a community relations liaison between residents and the Office of Precinct One representing the office at community events by presenting certificates and resolutions and/or speaking publicly.
• Serve on project teams to execute short-term and long-term community engagement projects with excellence.
• Develop an understanding of policy priorities and can communicate clearly and compellingly around policy issues affecting the Precinct One community.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations please call or email. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in addressing constituent concerns or community engagement or outreach.

• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications which could include Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Comparable years of experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis

Education:

• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish (preferred)

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time Regular
• Days and hours can be longer than typical Monday Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours will vary based on the business needs of the departments and some weekend or evening work is required.