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Position Description
If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant
This is a grant-funded position.
Position Overview:
Under general supervision, the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Community Engagement Coordinator serves as a community liaison to help people living with HIV navigate resources. The individual in this position is responsible for maintaining community partnerships, conducting outreach strategies, and coordinating engagement efforts related to the EHE initiative. The position also serves as a liaison between Ryan White Grant Administration and community stakeholders to increase awareness of EHE-funded services, while fostering collaboration and feedback to enhance program impact.
The Community Engagement Coordinator must possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse communities, foster collaboration, and effectively report program outcomes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Community Liaison: Builds and maintains partnerships with community-based organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), non-profits, civic groups, impacted communities, and other stakeholders to increase awareness and visibility of EHE-funded programs and services. Serves as the primary point of contact for community engagement efforts, ensuring subrecipients, local leaders, community-based organizations, impacted communities, and other relevant stakeholders remain actively informed and involved in EHE implementation activities.
* Community Engagement: Participates in the planning, development, and execution of community engagement strategies, initiatives, events, and outreach activities that promote EHE-funded services, advance program goals, and gather community feedback.
* Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitors, tracks, and evaluates engagement efforts, preparing reports and statistical analyses to assess community reach and inform ongoing program improvements. In addition, conducts evaluations of community engagement activities using performance measures and timelines, and select appropriate methods, tools, and procedures to assess effectiveness.
* Reporting: Maintains accurate stakeholder databases and reporting systems, prepares and delivers presentations to community and advocacy groups to promote EHE-funded services, goals, and progress, and presents findings and recommendations to leadership.
* Technical and Strategic Support: Provides technical assistance and strategic guidance to HCPH communications teams and EHE-funded Subrecipients on messaging, outreach, and engagement strategies that align with EHE program priorities.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements
Education:
* High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
* At least three (3) years of experience with Community Engagement, Public Affairs/Community Relations/Outreach, and/or Communications or Related Field
Certifications/Licenses
* Current Texas Driver's License (upon hire)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Knowledge of community organizations and local agencies.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, reporting, and collaborative skills.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
* Ability to work well with teammates.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
* Understands the organizational mission
* Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
* Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration
* Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
* Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
* Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
* Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
* Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
* Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
* Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
* Uses sound judgment
* Self-motivated
* Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication
* Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
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.
Preferences
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Urban/Regional Planning, Social Sciences, or Related Field
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
* This is a Full-Time and Grant-Funded position.
* Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5 pm.
* This position requires availability to work evenings and weekends to attend community events and meetings, as necessary.
Work Environment:
* This position operates in a professional office and community environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
* The position is community facing requiring the ability to travel throughout Harris County and the surrounding areas with some desk work. In addition, the position requires the ability to lift up to 50lbs, stand, bend, and/or sit for extended periods of time.
Work Location:
* Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Wellness Division - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.
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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
* Medical Coverage
* Dental Coverage
* Vision Coverage
* Wellness Plan
* Life Insurance
* Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
* Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
* One (1) floating holiday per year
* Paid Parental Leave*
* Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
* 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
* Professional learning & development opportunities
* Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
* Flexible work schedule*
* METRO RideSponsor Program*
* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
* High School or Equivalent
* Associate's Degree
* Bachelor's Degree
* Master's Degree or higher
02
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience with Community Engagement, Public Affairs/Community Relations/Outreach, and/or Communications or Related Field. (To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
* Less than 3 year/years
* 3 year/years or more.
* I do not have this experience.
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Please provide details about your verifiable experience with Community Engagement, Public Affairs/Community Relations/Outreach, and/or Communications or Related Field. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
04
This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire). Do you have a Valid Driver's License?
* I have a valid Texas driver's license.
* I have a valid driver's license from another state but can obtain a Texas license upon hire.
* I do not have a valid driver's license.
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-###-####
Website