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Position Description
Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Community Engagement. This position is an integral part of the Community Engagement team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a team to support the implementation of strategic goals for engaging and empowering the community. The coordinator will work in a defined geographical region within Precinct 4.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as a community relations liaison between constituents and the office of Precinct 4, representing the office at community events by presenting certificates and resolutions, speaking publicly, and/or relaying concerns to the office.
- Assess and gain an understanding of regional community dynamics, needs, and issues by building and cultivating relationships with community members and organizations.
- Build coalitions with a variety of stakeholders to improve relationships, expand partner bases, provide resources to constituents, and contribute to strategies that will resolve concerns.
- Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to Community Engagement Manager through weekly reports, proposals, and memos as needed.
- Communicate and disseminate policy priorities and issue areas to constituents/communities of interest.
- Execute regional direct-action plans to improve civic engagement and empower communities.
- Execute short-term and long-term community engagement special projects with excellence.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in addressing constituent concerns, case management, community engagement, community/movement building through fieldwork, nonprofit, union, government, or issue-based campaigns.
Licensure:
Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite including, but not limited to: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Working knowledge of community building and grassroots organizing techniques to identify community stakeholders.
- Skilled at initiating and holding conversations with various stakeholders to find out important matters to them and their communities.
- Ability to evaluate trends and make suggestions for community improvement through delivery of programs, services, events, and more.
- Ability to meet goals and reporting requirements on a weekly basis under strict deadlines.
- Availability to work evening and weekends.
- The ideal candidate must be committed to effectively serving the community and representing Precinct 4 at events and advancing the department’s mission to serve Harris County residents by providing services in an equitable, accessible, and transparent manner.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Communications, Public Relations, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science or a related field of study.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Vietnamese.
General Information
Working Conditions:
The department seeks to empower constituencies to address issues of systemic change 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.
WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. 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.
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 continued full-time 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. 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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule
- METRO RideSponsor Program
Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
Position Description
Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Community Engagement. This position is an integral part of the Community Engagement team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a team to support the implementation of strategic goals for engaging and empowering the community. The coordinator will work in a defined geographical region within Precinct 4.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as a community relations liaison between constituents and the office of Precinct 4, representing the office at community events by presenting certificates and resolutions, speaking publicly, and/or relaying concerns to the office.
- Assess and gain an understanding of regional community dynamics, needs, and issues by building and cultivating relationships with community members and organizations.
- Build coalitions with a variety of stakeholders to improve relationships, expand partner bases, provide resources to constituents, and contribute to strategies that will resolve concerns.
- Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to Community Engagement Manager through weekly reports, proposals, and memos as needed.
- Communicate and disseminate policy priorities and issue areas to constituents/communities of interest.
- Execute regional direct-action plans to improve civic engagement and empower communities.
- Execute short-term and long-term community engagement special projects with excellence.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in addressing constituent concerns, case management, community engagement, community/movement building through fieldwork, nonprofit, union, government, or issue-based campaigns.
Licensure:
Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite including, but not limited to: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Working knowledge of community building and grassroots organizing techniques to identify community stakeholders.
- Skilled at initiating and holding conversations with various stakeholders to find out important matters to them and their communities.
- Ability to evaluate trends and make suggestions for community improvement through delivery of programs, services, events, and more.
- Ability to meet goals and reporting requirements on a weekly basis under strict deadlines.
- Availability to work evening and weekends.
- The ideal candidate must be committed to effectively serving the community and representing Precinct 4 at events and advancing the department’s mission to serve Harris County residents by providing services in an equitable, accessible, and transparent manner.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Communications, Public Relations, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science or a related field of study.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Vietnamese.
General Information
Working Conditions:
The department seeks to empower constituencies to address issues of systemic change 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.
WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. 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.
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 continued full-time 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. 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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule
- METRO RideSponsor Program
Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Eliot Community Human Services3
- Ares Management1
- Beebe Healthcare1
- Boston Public Health Commission1
- Harris County1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education5
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Government & Public Sector2
- Investment & Asset Management1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community engagement coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, communications, public health, or a related field
- Experience planning and managing community events or outreach programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
- Proficiency with CRM or constituent management software such as Salesforce
- Ability to recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers or community partners
- Familiarity with data collection, reporting, and program evaluation methods
Tips for Your Community Engagement Coordinator Job Search
Quantify your outreach impact concretely
Hiring managers want numbers, not vague claims. Replace 'managed volunteers' with how many you recruited, trained, or retained over a program cycle. Community engagement coordinators who show measurable participation growth or event attendance stand out immediately from candidates using generic language.
Tailor your resume to the sector
A resume that works for a nonprofit opening won't read the same way to a hospital system or city government recruiter. Swap vocabulary to match the sector, using 'community benefit' for healthcare, 'constituent engagement' for government, and 'program participation' for nonprofits, so your experience maps directly to their priorities.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists community engagement coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by mission type, not just title
Your search should go beyond the job title. Community engagement work varies sharply between health equity programs, civic advocacy, arts organizations, and university outreach. Searching by mission area or program type surfaces roles where your specific background is a genuine fit, not just a partial keyword match.
Prepare a community work portfolio sample
Many interview panels for this role ask for a work sample or presentation. Bring a one-page overview of a program you designed or led, including goals, methods, partners, and outcomes. Coordinators who can walk through a real initiative confidently close interviews faster than those relying on general answers.
Follow up with program context after interviews
A thank-you email that references a specific program challenge discussed in the interview is far more effective than a generic note. Tie your follow-up to something the hiring manager said about their community's needs, and briefly connect it to how you've handled a similar situation in a past role.
Community Engagement Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most community engagement coordinators?
The companies hiring the most community engagement coordinators right now include Eliot Community Human Services, Ares Management, and Beebe Healthcare, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Nonprofit organizations, hospital systems, and local government agencies consistently account for the largest volume of postings.
How many community engagement coordinator jobs are remote?
About 14% of community engagement coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies widely by employer type. Roles focused on digital outreach, grant writing support, or communications tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions centered on in-person programming, volunteer coordination, or neighborhood-level work are almost always on-site.
How do you become a community engagement coordinator?
Most community engagement coordinators start with a bachelor's degree in social work, public health, communications, or nonprofit management, then build hands-on experience through volunteering, AmeriCorps service, or entry-level program assistant roles. Developing skills in event planning, stakeholder communication, and data tracking makes candidates competitive. Earning a certificate in nonprofit management or project management strengthens applications for roles with more program responsibility.
Can you get a community engagement coordinator job with no experience?
You can break into community engagement coordinator roles with limited formal experience by emphasizing transferable work, such as volunteer leadership, campus organizing, community service projects, or part-time work in social services. Employers in this field weight demonstrated commitment to community work and relationship-building skills heavily. Applying to entry-level coordinator or program assistant titles first builds the resume you need to move into a full coordinator role.
What does the community engagement coordinator interview process look like?
Most community engagement coordinator interviews involve an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with program staff and sometimes community partners. Candidates are frequently asked behavioral questions about managing difficult community relationships, coordinating events under constraints, or working across cultural differences. Some employers request a brief work sample, presentation, or written exercise before or during the final round.
Where can I find and apply to community engagement coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to community engagement coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, sector preference, and location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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