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 for Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)
Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a Community Engagement Manager who is a passionate coalition builder with expertise in effectively communicating with a variety of stakeholders. This role is essential in expanding engagement efforts and strengthening community partnerships. The Community Engagement Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily activities of Community Engagement Coordinators, ensuring they meet their goals, and providing guidance. The manager will work collaboratively across Precinct 4 departments and report to the Director of Community Engagement.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of experience in addressing constituent concerns, case management, community/movement building through fieldwork, nonprofit, union, government, or issue-based campaigns.
• Experience managing staff or volunteers.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Communications, Public Relations, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university (preferred)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

• Oversee the daily execution of regional engagement plans aimed at enhancing civic engagement and empowering communities.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Community Engagement Coordinators, ensuring their efforts align with the Precinct’s strategic goals.
• Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to the Director of Community Engagement through reports, proposals, and memos as needed.
• Ensure the production of timely and well-researched written reports to ensure that community needs are an integral part of the more extensive Precinct decision-making process.
• Oversee the public speaking work of Community Engagement Coordinators as they represent the office at community events.
• Lead internal teams on community engagement-related issues.
• Drive community event planning efforts.
• Develop an understanding of Precinct 4 policy priorities. Ensure that you and your team can communicate clearly and compellingly about policy issues affecting the Precinct 4 community.
• Build coalitions with a variety of stakeholders to improve relationships, expand partner bases, and provide resources to constituents.
• Contribute to disaster relief efforts as needed.