Harris County
Community Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time)
Harris County, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Community Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time)
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Position Description Community Engagement Coordinator Overview: This role serves as a dedicated coordinator to support the "For Us Tree" grant in Harris County by assisting with project planning and administration, coordination of activities, reporting, outreach and education, data collection, capturing feedback from community events, supporting equitable community engagement, and providing youth with technical expertise to serve as advocates in their community.
Responsibilities
Create awareness of project intentions, goals, and planned activities through information sessions for community residents.
Create understanding of the impact of tree canopy, dead trees, and invasive species in the area with respect to climate and community resilience with disasters (flooding, hurricanes, etc.).
Develop updated materials related to tree health and increase awareness of green careers affiliated with urban and community forestry within the youth residents.
Work with grant partners to reach the deliverables and scope of work of the grant.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
Experience working with youth.
Experience working with volunteers.
Experience with public speaking.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Education or Horticulture.
Experience working within grant parameters.
Employment Details
Position type: Part-time (15 hours per week, max).
Funding: Grant‑funded, scheduled to end in April 2029.
Hourly salary: $25.00.
Annual travel budget: $5,000.
Annual supplies budget: $5,000.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to high volume of applications, positions may close prior to advertised closing date.
Equal Opportunity Statement Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.
For 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.
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Community Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time)
role at
Harris County .
Position Description Community Engagement Coordinator Overview: This role serves as a dedicated coordinator to support the "For Us Tree" grant in Harris County by assisting with project planning and administration, coordination of activities, reporting, outreach and education, data collection, capturing feedback from community events, supporting equitable community engagement, and providing youth with technical expertise to serve as advocates in their community.
Responsibilities
Create awareness of project intentions, goals, and planned activities through information sessions for community residents.
Create understanding of the impact of tree canopy, dead trees, and invasive species in the area with respect to climate and community resilience with disasters (flooding, hurricanes, etc.).
Develop updated materials related to tree health and increase awareness of green careers affiliated with urban and community forestry within the youth residents.
Work with grant partners to reach the deliverables and scope of work of the grant.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
Experience working with youth.
Experience working with volunteers.
Experience with public speaking.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Education or Horticulture.
Experience working within grant parameters.
Employment Details
Position type: Part-time (15 hours per week, max).
Funding: Grant‑funded, scheduled to end in April 2029.
Hourly salary: $25.00.
Annual travel budget: $5,000.
Annual supplies budget: $5,000.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to high volume of applications, positions may close prior to advertised closing date.
Equal Opportunity Statement Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.
For 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.
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