Strategic Communications & Outreach Coordinator

Harris County, Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Attorney’s Office in Houston, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Communications & Outreach Associate to provide day-to-day coordination and operational support for the Communications & Outreach Division. The role involves monitoring shared inboxes, tracking analytics, managing materials and schedules, and assisting with outreach initiatives.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities in a public-sector environment, and willing to support events,

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Diverse communities

Communication skills

Organization

Event hours

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Harris County Attorney’s Office in Houston, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Communications & Outreach Associate to provide day-to-day coordination and operational support for the Communications & Outreach Division. The role involves monitoring shared inboxes, tracking analytics, managing materials and schedules, and assisting with outreach initiatives.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities in a public-sector environment, and willing to support events,