Community Engagement Liaison

Position Description The Community Engagement Liaison has the responsibility of working with and interpreting the work performed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Harris County to community members and stakeholders to interpret the services and goals of department. This position will work with and support all program areas to market and promote the educational programming that this department provides for Harris County residents. The responsibilities described below will be performed in a professional manner through coordination and cooperation with other county staff members and under the direct supervision of the County Extension Director. Major Duties and Responsibilities Plans evaluations for significant program activities Develop and write press releases Strengthen relationships with local media to include local television stations, radio stations, newspapers, magazines, and publications Seeks internal and external funding to support educational programs Prepares monthly, annual, and special reports Prepares Extension program marketing in Harris County Create infographics, newsletters, and publications that market and promote Extension programs Develop long-range professional improvement plans Build and maintain relationships with residents, community leaders, nonprofits, schools, and local organizations Attend community meetings, events, and forums to represent the organization and gather feedback Identify community needs, concerns, and emerging issues. Support other program units in department Performs other duties as assigned Program Implementation Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities Identifies community members to enable them to participate in committees, clubs, and organizations Support partnerships that enhance program delivery and community impact Prepare and distribute outreach materials (flyers, newsletters, social media content) Plan and coordinate community events, town halls, and engagement initiatives. Other Duties Keeps informed on Extension policy, research reports, and publications which are applicable to program responsibilities and position descriptions Participates in regularly scheduled county staff conferences to coordinate plans, activities, and joint work to promote staff teamwork. Keeps uniform files, up-to-date mailing lists and contact lists, up-to-date lists of Extension-related organizations and shares with others in the office Maintains a neat, attractive office which facilitates effective working conditions and represents a favorable image to office visitors Keeps informed on and comply with all policies and protocols of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Harris County Works cooperatively with other staff members to coordinate planning, implementing, and evaluating county programs to meet the needs of clientele Participates in formal and informal training opportunities to increase knowledge and skills 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. Requirements Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills Strong computer and Microsoft word processing skills Valid driver's license (Texas by hire date) and a safe driving record 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 A Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Experience equivalency may be considered if related and relevant to job responsibilities Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and math. Possession of good vocabulary Ability to develop and write press releases Ability to create info-graphs, newsletters, and publications that promote and market educational programs Ability to multi-task Ability to form and strengthen relationships with local media to include magazines, newspapers, TV, Radio, and publications Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with multiple agencies Ability to seek external/internal funding to support educational programs Good software skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.) General Information Hours 40 Hours per Week / Monday - Friday Flexible Schedule, Including Nights, Weekends and Holidays as Required 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 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? High School or GED diploma Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher None of the above 02 Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs. 03 Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check. Advanced Intermediate Basic Entry Level Not proficient 04 This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Driver's License? Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date No, I do not have a Valid Driver's License Required Question Employer Harris County Address 1111 Fannin St Ste. 600 Houston, Texas, 77002 Phone 713-274-5445 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx