Community Relations Liaison – West Aldine Area

Overview

What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2

This position is responsible for strategic partnerships, statistical reporting, logistics and support of the division's daily activities. This includes but is not limited to obtaining and scheduling events for the Community Relations Team and community outreach. The ideal candidate has strong networking, communication, team building, customer service, and organization skills. Responds to written and telephone inquiries, requests and complaints from the public.

Represents the precinct in the community through the development and maintenance of relationships with key community groups and external agencies.

• Acts as a key point of contact for individual residents, faith and/or business leaders, and customers in a local area.
• Effectively communicates with individuals at various levels to discover the issues affecting them and assists with resolving concerns.

It is the responsibility of the liaison to brainstorm, plan and organize activities that help Precinct 2 achieve its public relations goals.

• Execute events and/or implement programs closely aligned with the precinct.
• Supports the precinct’s goals by raising community awareness of available services and resources.

Developing strong relationships with communities and government agencies is a key responsibility of a community relations liaison. By interfacing with vital community groups, they ensure that the precinct produces effective results. They also use these outside partnerships to increase the reach of the precinct’s initiatives and programs.

• Attends meetings of neighborhood associations, Chambers of Commerce, City Council, and other key organizations.
• Conceptualizes, organizes and supports the precinct with events, meetings and other activities to promote the precinct through external partnered events and ceremonial document presentations.

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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.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

• Minimum of three (3) years’ professional experience in community engagement, social services, constituent services or social service referral services, or a closely related field are required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-to-year basis.

• Familiarity with Aldine, particularly the West Aldine area
• Knowledge and skills in local community and community populations
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated computer literacy
• Good knowledge of the community resources and community needs
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software
• Ability to work with diverse citizen's groups and businesses
• Ability to speak effectively before groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of people and organizations
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Ability to work well with members of the public and large team
• Ability and willingness to travel, as required
• Ability to adapt to changes
• A can-do attitude and resourcefulness

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.

• Associate Degree or higher degree preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

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