What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR position at Harris County?
Position Description
Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Community Engagement Director. 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 Director oversees a team of Community Engagement Coordinators that work within a defined geographical region within Precinct Four.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess and gain an understanding of regional community dynamics, needs, and issues by building and cultivating relationships with community members and organizations.
- Produce timely and well-researched written reports to ensure that community needs are an integral part of the more extensive Precinct decision-making process.
- Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to the Chief of Community Engagement and Government Affairs through weekly reports, proposals, and memos as needed.
- Create and execute regional direct-action plans to improve civic engagement and empower communities.
- In partnership with the Manager of Community Engagement, use reporting matrix to accurately assess successes and areas for improvement.
- Serve as a community relations liaison between residents and the office of Precinct 4, 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 communicate clearly and compellingly about policy issues affecting the Precinct Four community.
- 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.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Communications, Public Relations, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field of study.
Experience:
- Three (3) years of experience addressing constituent concerns, case management, community engagement, or outreach.
Licensure:
- Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft software applications which could include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Share Point.
- Knowledge of ways to engage communities and perform outreach efforts.
- Skilled at initiating conversations with various stakeholders to find out important matters to them and their communities.
- Ability to evaluate trends and make suggestions for improvement of community-related programs.
- Skilled at keeping conversations going surrounding issues and strategic initiatives that help remedy those issues.
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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
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.
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 https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
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.
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.
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.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
Salary : $67,500 - $85,400
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