Community Engagement Intern

Position Description

Position Description:

Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Community Engagement Intern. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Community Engagement team to implement strategic goals for engaging and empowering the community.

What You Will You Get In Return:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work daily. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking. If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications, and you can see yourself working for Precinct 4 in our Community Engagement Department, we invite you to apply online.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend and represent Precinct 4 at community meetings and events.
• Assist in planning and executing Community Engagement events.
• Assist the Community Engagement team in building and cultivating relationships with community members and organizations.
• Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to Community Engagement Leadership through weekly reports; memos as requested.
• Assist with disaster relief efforts, as needed.
  
  
  

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

Education and Additional Requirements:

• Students working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Share Point.
• The ideal candidate must be committed to advancing opportunity and justice for all Harris County residents.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to meet goals and reporting requirements on a weekly basis under strict deadlines.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
  
  
  

Licensure:

• Valid Texas driver’s license with a good 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

• Bilingual fluency in another language.
• Experience in community outreach, grassroots organizing, or event coordination.
  
  
  

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Internship
• Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
  
  
  

Salary:

• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 pay periods
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• The department seeks to empower constituencies to address systemic change issues through coalition building and collective action. This job requires day-to-day attendance of events, meetings, and outreach efforts around Precinct 4, which requires physical travel. Physical demands include traveling with outreach packets, tables, tents, and other necessary materials.
  
  
  

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.