Job description
Position Description
Precinct One’s mission is that we are committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing 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. Harris County is the third largest county in the United States with more than 4.7 million residents. There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of the Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government.
About the Communications Team:
As part of the Precinct One Communications Team, you’ll be on the frontlines of the important policy issues facing our community and nation. You’ll work alongside a large and innovative team focused on serving our constituents and advancing key policy issues through effective and persuasive content, and strategic and savvy media strategies. We work every day to build consensus for policies that advance racial, social, and economic equity, primarily in the areas of affordable and quality health care, criminal justice reform, economic equity, and opportunity, voting rights, affordable housing, and environmental and climate justice.
About the Senior Communications Coordinator:
The Senior Communications Coordinator will have a unique opportunity to work on all facets of our Communications department. As the Senior Communications Coordinator, no two days will be the same.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Organizing and executing large-scale media campaigns around key issues.
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Developing and maintaining a content calendar to guide efforts across the Precinct One media platforms.
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Developing timely, helpful, and engaging written and visual content for social media posts to educate the target audience on Precinct One activities and programs.
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Track, measure, and report on social media content analytics and metrics.
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Monitor and respond to comments, questions, and concerns posted on Precinct One’s social media pages.
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Assist with virtual community engagement meetings, internal communications, online inquiry submissions, and other communications efforts as needed.
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Collaborate with the Communications team to develop effective and creative graphics and visuals.
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Attend internal and external Precinct One events to produce live content for social media.
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Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
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
What you will bring to Precinct One
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field of study.
Experience:
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Two years of experience working in Communications, marketing, and managing social media handles/ growing online followings
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Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and knowledge of digital technology trends and online marketing strategies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Proficiency in Microsoft software applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe.
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Excellent knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and management tools, such as Hootsuite.
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Excellent knowledge of SEO, keyword research, and Google Analytics.
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Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style.
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Superior organizational skills.
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Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments on a quick turnaround in a deadline-driven environment.
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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Superior management and motivational abilities are a plus.
General Information
About Precinct One:
Precinct One, which largely overlaps with the City of Houston, is a diverse, urban precinct. With approximately 1.1 million residents, Harris County Precinct One covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian, and 1 percent other.
Precinct One stretches south to the Brazoria County line and reaches into the eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of downtown Houston, including the Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, and Minute Maid Park. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex, the renowned Texas Medical Center, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston’s main and downtown campuses, and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One maintains more than 20 parks, 11 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
What you get in return:
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Our team consists of passionate people who want 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 continuous 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.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
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Monday - Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Some evenings and weekends may be required
Work Environment:
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Will generally perform duties in an office, though sometimes at external event locations
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Occasional travel within Harris County
How to apply:
If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One in our Communications area, we invite you to apply.
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.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered
only
to employees in
regular
(full-time)
positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
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