Communications & Outreach Associate - Communications & Outreach Division

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County in Houston is seeking a Communications & Outreach Associate to provide daily coordination and operational support for the Communications & Outreach Division of the County Attorney's Office. You will monitor inboxes, track requests, maintain calendars, draft materials and assist with event logistics.

The role emphasizes strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a public-sector setting.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years in a related role; community outreach preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and route inquiries via communications inboxes and respond to routine questions.
• Track requests from community members, officials and partners.
• Maintain communications calendars, trackers and timelines.
• Draft basic communications materials as needed.
• Coordinate timelines for proclamations, certificates and letters.
• Prepare presentations and reports.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Written & verbal communication

Organization & detail

Event attendance outside hours

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

1–3 years experience

Experience in community outreach

Job description

General Summary:

The Communications & Outreach Associate provides day-to-day coordination and operational support for the Harris County Attorney's Office Communications & Outreach Division. This position helps ensure the team stays organized, responsive and prepared by monitoring shared inboxes, coordinating events and logistics, tracking communications activities and analytics, managing materials and timelines, and supporting outreach initiatives.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced public-sector environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage Communications & Outreach inboxes, routing inquiries and responding to routine questions and requests.
• Help track incoming requests from community members, elected officials, partner organizations and other stakeholders.
• Assist with maintaining communications calendars, trackers and project timelines for a variety of different topics and needs.
• Assist with drafting or preparing basic communications materials as needed.
• Manage timelines and logistics for proclamations, certificates, letters and similar requests.
• Assist with preparing presentations and reports.

Event & Outreach Coordination:

• Support logistics for community events, meetings and outreach programs, including reserving rooms, ordering food, preparing materials and coordinating vendors and partners.
• Prepare event materials, sign-in sheets, promotional materials and other supplies.
• Assist Communications & Outreach staff with on-site event support when needed.
• Help coordinate follow-up after events, including tracking contacts, requests and next steps.

Other:

• Monitor team supply needs and place orders for office, event and outreach materials.
• Maintain organized digital and physical files and resources.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and coordinating calendars as needed.
• Support special projects and other operational needs of the Communications & Outreach Division.
• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].

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.

Supporting Job Application Documents:

Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references with their application.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for experience.
• Minimum one (1) one to (3) three years of experience in related positions.
• Related experience includes: community engagement, community relations, outreach, or campaigns.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to attend events outside typical business hours.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple team members both inside and outside of the office.

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.

About the Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO):

Located in downtown Houston, HCAO serves as the chief civil law office for Harris County, Texas's largest county. The office represents Harris County government, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Harris County Toll Road Authority, and multiple emergency network agencies in civil legal matters. The office also provides legal advice and counsel to County elected officials, appointed officials, departments, and employees.

With more than 300 attorneys and staff, the office handles a broad range of public law, including general counsel services, defensive litigation, affirmative and special litigation, employment, environmental enforcement, real estate, property tax, compliance and revenue, child protective services, disability and elder law, hospital district representation, communications and outreach, and the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library.

The County Attorney's Office plays a vital role in protecting the legal interests of Harris County, advising public officials, supporting effective county operations, and serving the residents of Harris County through high-quality, ethical, and professional legal work.

About County Attorney Abbie Kamin:

Harris County Commissioners Court appointed Abbie Kamin to serve as County Attorney. She took office on June 15, 2026. Kamin is a native Houstonian, attorney, and public servant who has represented District C on Houston City Council since 2020. Prior to her service on City Council, she practiced law with a focus on general civil litigation and civil rights litigation, including work involving voting rights and Title IX matters. She also served as Associate Regional Director for the Anti-Defamation League's Southwest Region and previously worked in Texas Legislature. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law and her B.A., cum laude, from Tulane University. County Attorney Kamin leads the office with a focus on effective legal representation, sound public administration, professionalism, and service to Harris County residents.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, with some evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Work Environment, Physical, and Mental Demands:

• This job operates in a professional office environment, and the individual in this role uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners/copiers, and phones.
• This is largely a sedentary role that requires standing or sitting for prolonged periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, repetitive motions requiring dexterity such as keyboarding that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, communicating with others to exchange concepts and information, problem-solving, decision-making, organization, the ability to read/write, and the ability to manage workplace stressors such as adversarial interactions.

Compensation:

• The base compensation for this position will be determined on the candidate's qualifications and the pay of other employees in the job function. Total compensation includes attractive paid leave programs, health benefits, and retirement plans.
• In addition, the position is eligible for the accrual of compensatory time off for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, consistent with Harris County personnel policies and procedures.

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.