Position Overview

The Public Engagement Specialist will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance public engagement and foster meaningful relationships between the organization and the communities that it serves. This role requires a dynamic, creative, and strategic individual who is passionate about making a difference and has a proven track record in public engagement, community outreach, and stakeholder management.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive public engagement strategies to effectively communicate organizational initiatives, gather community feedback, and promote active participation among diverse stakeholders.
• Plays an integral role in internal communication, assisting with announcements, internal and external media postings, events, and newsletters.
• Lead and coordinate public events, forums, workshops, and meetings, ensuring they are inclusive, accessible, and effectively engage the target audiences.
• Act as organizational spokesperson with the media, other agencies, stakeholders, and the public, as needed.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, organizations, stakeholders, and the public to foster partnerships and collaborative opportunities.
• Analyze public opinion and feedback to inform organizational decision-making and strategy development.
• Produce engaging content for various platforms, including social media, newsletters, and press releases, tailored to diverse audiences.
• Create and deliver press releases, articles, talking points, photo/video and other related communications for publication.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to senior management on public engagement best practices, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of public engagement activities, providing regular reports and insights to stakeholders.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning within the public engagement team.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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.

Education

Experience

Position Type

Regular Full time.

Work Environment: 

Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions and noise levels, as well as outdoors as dictated by public engagement needs. Extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor). 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.