Community Engagement Coordinator- GulftonSharpstown (Bilingual)
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 forHarris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)
Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator for the Gulfton and Sharpstown region. This position is an integral part of 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:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.- 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
you need special services or accommodations please call or email
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 drivers license with a good driving record.
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish
- Ability to meet goals and reporting requirements on a weekly basis under strict deadlines.
- Availability to work evening and weekends.
- The ideal candidate must be committed to effectively serving the community and representing Precinct 4 at events and advancing the departments mission to serve Harris County residents by providing services in an equitable accessible and transparent manner.
- 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.
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 studyfrom an accredited college or university (preferred)
- Bilingual fluency in another language
General Information
Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Location:
Gulfton/Sharpstown
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.
HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER you need special services or accommodations please call or 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.
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Time Management
- Diplomatic Skills
- Listening Skill
- Languages Fluency
- Organizational Skill
- Pressure Management
- Discipline Skills
- Communication
- Relationship Management
- Client Services
- Flexibility
- IT Skill
- Orderly Condition
- Secretarial Skill
