Community Relations Liaison

Harris County • Baytown, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position maintains strategic partnerships and supports the department’s daily activities. It coordinates and schedules events, conducts community outreach, and engages with residents and community stakeholders within the precinct. The liaison responds to written and telephone inquiries from the public and represents the office in the community, fostering and strengthening relationships with community organizations, stakeholder groups, and external agencies.

This is a regular full-time position based in Baytown, Texas. Regular office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; attendance at evening and weekend meetings and events is expected. The position is sedentary and field based, with community work at indoor and outdoor venues. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or qualifying professional experience related to the work substituted for education on a year-to-year basis.
• Three years of professional experience in community engagement, social services, constituent services, or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with communities within the precinct and relevant work experience serving or working in the area.
• Experience using office software such as Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, and Constant Contact, and using social media.
• Advanced proficiency with computers and common office software, including MS Office Suite, Constant Contact, Adobe, and Canva.
• Ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email, and database software.
• Knowledge and skills related to local communities and community populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to work with diverse citizen groups and establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of people and organizations.
• Ability to work with members of the public and the departmental team.
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and deadlines, adapt to change, and demonstrate resourcefulness and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, or stand as necessary.
• Ability to perform field work setting up outreach displays at indoor or outdoor venues and work in varying environmental conditions.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strategic partnerships and support the department’s daily activities.
• Coordinate and schedule events.
• Conduct community outreach and engage with residents and community stakeholders within the precinct.
• Respond to written and telephone inquiries from the public.
• Represent the office in the community and foster relationships with community organizations, stakeholder groups, and external agencies.
• Attend meetings and events on evenings and weekends.
• Set up display booths, tents, banners, and outreach materials at community venues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree