Community Affairs Advisor - Houston, United States - Harris County

Harris County

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Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description:

_Precinct One's Mission_

Precinct One's mission is that we are committed to become a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.

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What you will do at Precinct One_**- Precinct One has an exciting opportunity for a Community Affairs Advisor in the Community Affairs and Advocacy Department.

You will be an integral member of Precinct One's CAA team, reporting to the Community Affairs Manager.

The Community Affairs Advisor will work collaboratively within a team to support the implementation of strategic goals for engaging and empowering the community as well as working within a defined geographical region with Precinct One.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

_**- The Community Affairs Advisor will develop and maintain relationships with constituents and organizations in the assigned region through strategic outreach (one-on-ones, tabling at relevant events).

As well as produce timely and well-researched written reports to ensure that community needs are an integral part of the larger Precinct decision-making process.

The Community Affairs Advisor will clearly and consistently communicate community needs to the Community Affairs Manager through weekly reports, proposals, and memos as needed.

The Community Affairs Advisors will create and execute regional direct action plans to improve civic engagement and empower communities. In partnership with the Community Affairs Manager, use the reporting matrix to accurately assess successes and areas of improvement.

The Community Affairs Advisor will serve as a community relations liaison between residents and the Office of Precinct One, representing the office at community events by presenting certificates and resolutions and/or speaking publicly. Also, serve on project teams to execute shortterm and longterm community engagement projects with excellence. The Community Affairs Advisors will develop an understanding of policy priorities and have the ability to communicate clearly and compellingly around policy issues affecting the Precinct One community.
Other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer-
Requirements:
_What you will bring to Precinct One_

Education:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of experience in addressing constituent concerns, or community engagement or outreach.
Comparable years of experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis_

Licensure:

Valid driver's license (Texas upon hire) and a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 synthesize complex information from multiple sources and develop recommendations rooted in social and racial justice.
Ability to write concisely.
Ability to evaluate trends and make suggestions for improvement of communityrelated programs.

Preferences:

Education:

Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred)

General Information:

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-time | Regular
Some evenings and weekends may be required

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Will generally perform duties in an office, though sometimes at external event locations
Occasional travel within Harris County

What You Get in Return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best daily.

Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves and Harris County as a whole.

You will be in a mission-driven organization surrounded by colleagues who bring their best to work each day and collaborate to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.

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.

About Precinct One
There are four precincts in Harris County.

The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.

With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a divers