What are the responsibilities and job description for the Voter Outreach Specialist position at Harris County?
The Harris County Clerk’s Election Department Outreach Division is responsible for effectively managing external relationships with community members and community stakeholders. By developing effective and inclusive outreach, organizing, mobilization, and information sharing strategies, we aim to improve civic engagement and empower communities by educating voters about elections and the voting process.
The Outreach Division is seeking a Voter Engagement Education Specialist that is a passionate coalition builder with a knack for communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders. This individual will work collaboratively within a team to support the Director in the development and implementation of strategic goals for engaging, educating, and empowering the community through voting. The ideal candidate is resourceful, has strong work ethic, a can-do attitude, a self-starter, and is passionate about voting and conducting outreach in the community.
The Outreach Division is seeking a Voter Engagement Education Specialist that is a passionate coalition builder with a knack for communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders. This individual will work collaboratively within a team to support the Director in the development and implementation of strategic goals for engaging, educating, and empowering the community through voting. The ideal candidate is resourceful, has strong work ethic, a can-do attitude, a self-starter, and is passionate about voting and conducting outreach in the community.
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 and Experience: 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.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two (2) years of community organizing or relations experience.
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university and
- Three (3) years of community organizing or relations experience.
- Must be qualified to become a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (VDVR) to register people to vote in elections.
- Must have a driver license and reliable transportation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
- Ability to work well on a team to accomplish goals.
- Ability to work on multiple projects with clear deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to work with a diverse range of groups, including all communities, ethnicities, religions, and cultural and social groups/backgrounds.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to meet goals and reporting requirements on a weekly basis under strict deadlines.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 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.
- Public relations or community engagement experience.
- Regular Full-time
- Monday – Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
- Overtime hours are mandatory during election cycle.
- Must be able to work overtime.
- $32.66 Hourly
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus, benefits
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Traveling with outreach packets, repeatedly lift and carry 30 lb demo voting equipment unassisted, ability to stand and walk for hours at a time, and other necessary materials.
- This job operates in a professional office environment.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets.
Location:
15600 Morales Rd, Houston, TX 77032
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.
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