Community Engagement Intern

Position Description:

Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Community Engagement Intern. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Community Engagement team to implement strategic goals for engaging and empowering the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend and represent Precinct 4 at community meetings and events.

• Assist in planning and executing Community Engagement events.

• Assist the Community Engagement team in building and cultivating relationships with community members and organizations.

• Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to Community Engagement Leadership through weekly reports; memos as requested.

• Assist with disaster relief efforts as needed.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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.

Education and Additional Requirements:

• Students working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Share Point.

• The ideal candidate must be committed to advancing opportunity and justice for all Harris County residents.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong time management skills.

• Ability to meet goals and reporting requirements on a weekly basis under strict deadlines.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Licensure:

• Valid Texas drivers license with a good driving record.

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.

• Bilingual fluency in another language.
• Experience in community outreach grassroots organizing or event coordination.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Internship

• Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.

Salary:

• Depends on Qualifications

• Based on 26 pay periods

Working Conditions:

• The department seeks to empower constituencies to address systemic change issues 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.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.