Community Relations Liaison – West Aldine Area

Aldine, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 29

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2
This position is responsible for strategic partnerships statistical reporting logistics and support of the divisions daily activities. This includes but is not limited to obtaining and scheduling events for the Community Relations Team and community outreach. The ideal candidate has strong networking communication team building customer service and organization skills. Responds to written and telephone inquiries requests and complaints from the public. Represents the precinct in the community through the development and maintenance of relationships with key community groups and external agencies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Acts as a key point of contact for individual residents faith and/or business leaders and customers in a local area.
Effectively communicates with individuals at various levels to discover the issues affecting them and assists with resolving concerns.

Plan Community Relations Programs

It is the responsibility of the liaison to brainstorm plan and organize activities that help Precinct 2 achieve its public relations goals.

Execute events and/or implement programs closely aligned with the precinct.
Supports the precincts goals by raising community awareness of available services and resources.

Build Strong Community Relationships

Developing strong relationships with communities and government agencies is a key responsibility of a community relations liaison. By interfacing with vital community groups they ensure that the precinct produces effective results. They also use these outside partnerships to increase the reach of the precincts initiatives and programs.

Attends meetings of neighborhoods associations Chambers of Commerce City Council and other key organizations.
Conceptualizes organizes and supports the precinct with events meetings and other activities to promote the precinct through external partnered events and ceremonial document presentations.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years professional experience in community engagement social services constituent services or social service referral services or a closely related field are required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-to-year basis.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with Aldine particularly the West Aldine area
Knowledge and skills in local community and community populations
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated computer literacy
Good knowledge of the community resources and community needs
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets word processing calendar e-mail and database software
Ability to work with diverse citizens groups and businesses
Ability to speak effectively before groups
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of people and organizations
Ability and experience to balance multiple responsibilities and deadlines
Ability to work well with members of the public and large team
Ability and willingness to travel as required
Ability to adapt to changes
A can-do attitude and resourcefulness

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

Associate Degree or higher degree preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position.
Days and hours are typically Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Hours may vary based on business needs of the department and some weekend evening hours or holidays may be required during special events.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This position is both sedentary and field based. Office work however may require some filing. This would require the ability to lift files of up to 50 lbs open filling cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Field work will require the physical ability to setup display booth (tent banners outreach materials) at indoor or outdoor venues in the community and exposed to different environmental conditions.

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.

Position DescriptionWhat you will do at Harris County Precinct 2This position is responsible for strategic partnerships statistical reporting logistics and support of the divisions daily activities. This includes but is not limited to obtaining and scheduling events for the Community Relations Team ...