What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Affairs Advisor position at Harris County?
Position Description
Commissioner Rodney Ellis
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 diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes 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. Key Ares of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:
As a Community Affairs Advisor, you will be part of a passionate team that serves as the bridge between local government and the community. You will lead regional engagement efforts that empower residents, amplify community voices, and ensure that public policy reflects the needs and aspirations of all constituents—especially those historically underserved.
This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make real impact through civic engagement, policy advocacy, and grassroots relationship-building.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in community engagement, advocacy, organizing, political campaigning, or canvassing, with a proven ability to connect with diverse communities. They will have worked with nonprofit organizations, policy or civil rights groups, government agencies, or elected officials, demonstrating a strong commitment to equity and public service. This individual will be passionate about amplifying community voices and advancing initiatives that drive meaningful change.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements
What you will bring to Precinct One
Education:
Licensure:
Preferences
Experience:
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
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 diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
How to apply
If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx
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.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis
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 diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes 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. Key Ares of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:
- Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.
- Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.
- Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare
- Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.
- Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century
- Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.
- Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.
As a Community Affairs Advisor, you will be part of a passionate team that serves as the bridge between local government and the community. You will lead regional engagement efforts that empower residents, amplify community voices, and ensure that public policy reflects the needs and aspirations of all constituents—especially those historically underserved.
This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make real impact through civic engagement, policy advocacy, and grassroots relationship-building.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in community engagement, advocacy, organizing, political campaigning, or canvassing, with a proven ability to connect with diverse communities. They will have worked with nonprofit organizations, policy or civil rights groups, government agencies, or elected officials, demonstrating a strong commitment to equity and public service. This individual will be passionate about amplifying community voices and advancing initiatives that drive meaningful change.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with constituents and organizations in assigned region through strategic outreach (one-on-ones, tabling at relevant events).
- Produce timely and well-researched written reports to ensure that community needs are an integral part of the larger Precinct decision-making process. Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to the Community Affairs Manager through weekly reports, proposals, and memos as needed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve on project teams to execute short-term and long-term community engagement projects with excellence.
- Develop an understanding of policy priorities and can communicate clearly and compellingly around policy issues affecting the Precinct One community.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Requirements
What you will bring to Precinct One
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in addressing constituent concerns, or community engagement or outreach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft software applications, which could include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Licensure:
- Valid driver’s license (Texas upon hire) and a good driving record.
- 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 community-related programs.
Preferences
Experience:
- Experience in community engagement, advocacy, organizing, political campaigning, or canvassing. (preferred)
- Background working with nonprofit organizations, political policy organizations, civil rights organizations, government agencies, or elected officials. (preferred)
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, public service, and amplifying community voices. (preferred)
- Bi-lingual in English/Spanish (preferred)
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full-time | Regular
- Days and hours can be longer than typical Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours will vary based on the business needs of the departments and some weekend or evening work is required.
- This job operates in a workstation in a professional office environment as well as community centers, meeting halls, other public offices, etc.
- This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and copiers.
- This role is a standard office role that requires remaining stationary for long periods of time.
- At times files and boxes must be transported weighing up to 15 lbs.
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 diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
How to apply
If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx
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.
