Project Communications Coordinator

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District:

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County the third most populated county in the United States with a population in excess of 4.7 million including the City of Houston the nations fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county which consist of approximately 1500 channels totaling nearly 2500 miles in length as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins totaling more than 10000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Communications Coordinator who will support the development and delivery of project-specific communications and public engagement materials for flood risk reduction projects. The position works closely with internal departments to help communicate project information to the public assist with outreach efforts and ensure materials are accurate timely and aligned with established communications and engagement plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Communications Development:

Support the development of project-specific communication materials including fact sheets website content presentations and community updates related to flood risk reduction projects.
Draft and revise written content for public-facing communications under the guidance of senior communications staff.

Information Coordination & Accuracy:

Coordinate with project managers engineers and internal team members to gather project information and ensure communications materials are accurate timely and aligned with project milestones.
Monitor project schedules and flag potential communications needs or risks related to project changes construction activity or community concerns.

Digital & Website Management:

Assist with website updates and content management for assigned projects including tracking revisions and publishing approved materials.

Community Engagement & Outreach:

Participate in planning and implementation of community engagement and outreach activities including public meetings and other community events.
Prepare outreach materials and logistics for engagement efforts including meeting notices sign-in materials presentations and follow-up communications.
Respond to routine inquiries from the public or internal staff related to assigned projects escalating issues as appropriate.

Documentation & Records Management:

Maintain organized records of outreach activities communications materials and project documentation for assigned projects.

Procedures & Continuous Improvement:

Follow established communications procedures and public engagement plans providing input and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties:

Assume additional responsibilities as required adapting to the Districts evolving demands responsibilities needs and objectives.

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.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in communications journalism public relations or a related field

Experience:

Two (2) years experience in communications public relations journalism or a related field.
Experience supporting the development and execution of project communications and community outreach materials.

Licensure:

Valid Class C Texas Drivers License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Strong foundational writing skills with a demonstrated interest in consistency clarity and adherence to brand guidelines.
Willingness and ability to learn project-specific terminology and messaging to support clear and accurate public communications.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook.
General knowledge of communications practices and techniques including public engagement and stakeholder communication.

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 Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

Experience producing or supporting written communications materials such as web content fact sheets presentations or outreach materials (preferred).
Experience contributing to communications or outreach efforts for projects or initiatives while following established processes and guidance (preferred).

General Information

Position Type Salary:

Regular Full-Time 40 hours per week
Salary: To be discussed at interview

Location:

Project Communications - 9900 Northwest Freeway
Houston TX 77092

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Frequent standing and walking.
Prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
Occasional stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying items up to 15 pounds ascending/descending stairs.
Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditioning and noise levels.
When at field locations may be exposed to significant levels of heat cold moisture air pollution wind dust wildlife flying/walking insects vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.

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.

Required Experience:

Position DescriptionAbout Harris County Flood Control District:The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County the third most populated county in the United States with a population in excess of 4.7 million including the City of Houston the nations fourth l...

Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District:

What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Communications Development:

Support the development of project-specific communication materials including fact sheets website content presentations and community updates related to flood risk reduction projects.
Draft and revise written content for public-facing communications under the guidance of senior communications staff.

Information Coordination & Accuracy:

Coordinate with project managers engineers and internal team members to gather project information and ensure communications materials are accurate timely and aligned with project milestones.
Monitor project schedules and flag potential communications needs or risks related to project changes construction activity or community concerns.

Digital & Website Management:

Assist with website updates and content management for assigned projects including tracking revisions and publishing approved materials.

Community Engagement & Outreach:

Participate in planning and implementation of community engagement and outreach activities including public meetings and other community events.
Prepare outreach materials and logistics for engagement efforts including meeting notices sign-in materials presentations and follow-up communications.
Respond to routine inquiries from the public or internal staff related to assigned projects escalating issues as appropriate.

Documentation & Records Management:

Maintain organized records of outreach activities communications materials and project documentation for assigned projects.

Procedures & Continuous Improvement:

Follow established communications procedures and public engagement plans providing input and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties:

Assume additional responsibilities as required adapting to the Districts evolving demands responsibilities needs and objectives.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in communications journalism public relations or a related field

Experience:

Two (2) years experience in communications public relations journalism or a related field.
Experience supporting the development and execution of project communications and community outreach materials.

Licensure:

Valid Class C Texas Drivers License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Strong foundational writing skills with a demonstrated interest in consistency clarity and adherence to brand guidelines.
Willingness and ability to learn project-specific terminology and messaging to support clear and accurate public communications.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook.
General knowledge of communications practices and techniques including public engagement and stakeholder communication.

Preferences

Experience:

Experience producing or supporting written communications materials such as web content fact sheets presentations or outreach materials (preferred).
Experience contributing to communications or outreach efforts for projects or initiatives while following established processes and guidance (preferred).

General Information

Position Type Salary:

Regular Full-Time 40 hours per week
Salary: To be discussed at interview

Location:

Project Communications - 9900 Northwest Freeway
Houston TX 77092

Frequent standing and walking.
Prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
Occasional stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying items up to 15 pounds ascending/descending stairs.
Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditioning and noise levels.
When at field locations may be exposed to significant levels of heat cold moisture air pollution wind dust wildlife flying/walking insects vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.

Required Experience: