Community Outreach Coordinator - Communications & Outreach Division

Harris County, Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Harris County Attorney’s Office in Houston seeks a Community Outreach Specialist to serve as a liaison between the office and diverse communities. The role focuses on identifying community needs, building relationships with groups, and supporting constituent services.

The position reports to the Community Relations Manager and requires evening and weekend event attendance, strong communication, and proactive problem solving to advance public engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–4 years experience in community engagement, public affairs, or related roles.
• Experience working with diverse communities and public outreach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support initiatives to build community relations and outreach.
• Attend meetings with civic clubs, nonprofits, and community groups.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community groups and government offices.
• Support constituent services by identifying needs and guiding residents to resources.
• Build connections with community leaders and address office issues.
• Attend community events and write/present proclamations on behalf of the office.
• Assist with planning and logistics for events and programs.

Skills

Community engagement

Event coordination

Effective communication

Relationship management

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Description

General Summary:

The Communications & Outreach Division is seeking an experienced professional to join our team and serve as a vital link between the office and the community we serve. This job is a good match for someone who is passionate about fostering relationships, identifying community needs, and making an impact in the community. This position reports to the Community Relations Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and support initiatives related to building community relations and outreach, enhancing the office’s engagement and presence in the community.

• Attend meetings on behalf of the office, these may include meetings hosted by civic clubs, community groups, nonprofit organizations, and houses of worship.

• Develop and maintain relationships with community groups, interfaith groups, nonprofit organizations and other government offices.

• Support constituent services through identifying needs of community members, assisting with navigating resources, and supporting community members as needed.

• Build relationships with community leaders in key areas and connect with them on direct issues being addressed by our office.

• Attend community events and celebrations on behalf of the office, which may include writing and presenting proclamations.

• Support planning and logistics for events and programs hosted by the office.

Other Duties:

• 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, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

Supporting Job Application Documents:

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

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of one (1) to four (4) years of experience working with similar programs or in related positions where similar skills are required.

  • Related experience includes: community engagement, community outreach government campaigns, youth engagement, or public affairs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working with diverse communities

• Ability to attend events that occur outside of typical working hours, including

• evenings and weekends.

• Ability to communicate well with different audiences

• Proactive, innovative, and creative in developing solutions and completing assignments

• Must be thoughtful and possess good judgment in managing various relationships and

• responsibilities.

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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

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, however work hours may vary depending on departmental needs and this position will have evening and weekend hours.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job typically operates in a professional office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners/copiers, and phones is routine.

• This is largely a sedentary role, 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.

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 is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.