Community Engagement Coordinator

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County’s Tax Office is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator II to lead outreach, public education, and engagement activities promoting Property Tax, Motor Vehicle, and Voter Registration Services.

You will plan community events, maintain stakeholder networks, assist with voter registration, and coordinate with Volunteer Deputy Registrars to broaden opportunities and awareness across the county.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Two years of experience in community outreach, event coordination, public engagement, stakeholder relations, communications, or program coordination.
• Experience may be substituted for education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in community events and outreach campaigns promoting services.
• Coordinate event logistics and prepare informational materials.
• Assist individuals with voter registration information and services per requirements.
• Coordinate VDR training and track records; communicate training needs.
• Partner with community organizations and stakeholders to expand registration opportunities.
• Prepare outreach materials and reports to evaluate effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate program records and ensure information is consistent with procedures.

Skills

Community outreach

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Public information practices

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Public Relations/Public Administration/Marketing/Community Development/Political Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engagement/tracking tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Community Engagement Coordinator II coordinates community outreach, public education, and engagement activities to promote awareness and accessibility of the HCTO’s three core service areas: Property Tax Services, Motor Vehicle Services, and Voter Registration Services. This position plans and supports community events, maintains stakeholder relationships, assists individuals with voter registration, and coordinates with Volunteer Deputy Registrars (VDRs) to expand voter registration opportunities throughout the community.

About the Tax Assessor-Collector

HCTO is essential for ensuring the proper administration of tax laws and providing vital services to the community. The office plays a key role in local government, handling various financial, community, and administrative tasks including:

• Property Tax Collection Assess and collect property taxes for all eligible commercial and residential property owners and entities. Calculate property taxes based on appraised values and ensure collection and distribution to the appropriate entities.
• Motor Vehicle Services Manage commercial and residential vehicle registration, issue license plates, and handle vehicle title transfers, including the collection of associated fees.
• Voter Registration Oversee voter registration within the county, issue voter registration certificates, and maintain an accurate voter registration roll.
• Additional Revenue Collection Collect certain fees, fines, and revenues related to permits or state mandates, depending on the county’s needs.

Essential Duties

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in community events, public education activities, presentations, and outreach campaigns promoting Property Tax, Motor Vehicle Services, and Voter Registration Services.
• Coordinate event logistics, prepare informational materials, maintain outreach calendars, and adapt engagement approaches to meet community needs.
• Assist individuals with voter registration information and services in accordance with applicable requirements and established procedures.
• Coordinate training activities for VDRs, maintain training records, and communicate with registrars regarding training requirements, resources, and participation.
• Partner with VDRs, community organizations, and external stakeholders at community events and outreach activities to expand voter registration opportunities and increase public awareness of registration services.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, civic groups, nonprofit agencies, educational institutions, government entities, and other community partners.
• Prepare outreach materials, presentations, correspondence, and public information resources and coordinate communications with stakeholders.
• Track outreach activities, event attendance, stakeholder participation, VDR training, and engagement outcomes; compile data and prepare reports to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support public information campaigns, special projects, cross-departmental activities, and HCTO initiatives.
• Maintain accurate program records and documentation, coordinate assigned project activities, monitor deadlines, and ensure outreach information is accurate and consistent with established procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Special Services or Accommodations

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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Marketing, Community Development, Political Science, or a related field.

Experience

• Two years of relevant experience in community outreach, event coordination, public engagement, stakeholder relations, communications, or program coordination.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of community outreach, event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and public information practices.
• General knowledge of property tax, motor vehicle, and voter registration services, with the ability to learn applicable procedures and requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and build productive relationships.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate community events, VDR training, property tax, motor vehicle, and voter registration outreach, and stakeholder activities in accordance with applicable requirements and established procedures.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, adapt outreach approaches to community needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and work independently under general supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal divisions, community organizations, Volunteer Deputy Registrars, and other external partners.
• Proficiency in standard office software and digital tools used for communications, reporting, recordkeeping, and engagement tracking.
• Ability to represent HCTO professionally and provide accurate, accessible, customer-focused, and nonpartisan voter registration information.

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.

Experience

• Experience in local government, tax administration, motor vehicle services, voter registration, or another public service environment.
• Experience coordinating voter registration outreach, Volunteer Deputy Registrar training, or civic engagement activities.
• Experience planning community events, developing public information materials, and building relationships with community partners.
• Experience tracking engagement outcomes, analyzing participation data, and preparing reports.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting, subject to frequent interruptions, with extensive work at a computer workstation and site visits to various Tax Offices, Harris County, and community facilities, both outdoors and indoors.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours and occasional overnight travel to conferences and training sessions is required.

Physical Demands

• This role is a standard office role that requires remaining stationary for long periods of time. At times, boxes or equipment must be transported weighing up to 75 lbs.

Employment Conditions

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.