Top 63 Political Jobs in Houston Tx

Community Engagement Coordinator - Alief
Harris County —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Staff Analyst
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $5,832.00 - $7,247.10 a month
- Extended hours
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Flexible schedule
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY
Houston Parks Board —Houston, TX
- $120,000 - $145,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Travel
- Senior level
- Health insurance
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROJECT MANAGER
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston —Houston, TX
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
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Temporary Election Training Specialist I
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $20 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
8d
Manager, Government Affairs
Pattern Energy Group LP —Houston, TX
- $103,000 - $138,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Physical Threat Intel Analyst: Houston Area Energy Client
Denali Universal Services —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
5d
Assistant Director- Constituent Events
University of Houston —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Management
- 3 years
- University
8d
State Advocacy & Growth Director (Texas/Oklahoma)
NAACP —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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Senior Analyst, Government & Public Affairs
Plains —Houston, TX
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Health insurance
5d
STAFF ANALYST (EXECUTIVE LEVEL)
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $5,832 - $7,308 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
Manager Government Affairs and Public Outreach
Boardwalk Pipelines —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Lead Policy Advisor - Budget
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $98,000 - $124,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
On-Call GSOC Analyst: Houston Area Energy Client
Denali Universal Services —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Military
- Pass drug screening
Program Manager 2 - Hobby School of Public Affairs
University of Houston —Houston, TX
- $49,400 - $56,200 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Mid-level
Research Program Assistant I - Children's Learning Institute
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
Legal Assistant
Warp Speed Mortgage —Houston, TX
- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
Quick Apply
Intern, Regulatory Coordinator 2027
ConocoPhillips —Houston, TX
- Online Application
- Office
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
1d
Research Program Assistant I - Children's Learning Institute's ITSN
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
3d
Research Program Assistant I/II - Children's Learning Institute
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- English
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
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Community Engagement Coordinator - Alief

Harris County -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Grassroots movement organization
Stakeholder engagement
Community management
Constituent services
Caseload management
Driver's License
Grassroots community outreach

Full Job Description

Position Description

Position Description:

Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Community Engagement. This position is an integral part of the Community Engagement team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a team to support the implementation of strategic goals for engaging and empowering the community. The coordinator will work in a defined geographical region within Precinct 4.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a community relations liaison between constituents and the office of Precinct 4, representing the office at community events by presenting certificates and resolutions, speaking publicly, and/or relaying concerns to the office.
Assess and gain an understanding of regional community dynamics, needs, and issues by building and cultivating relationships with community members and organizations.
Build coalitions with a variety of stakeholders to improve relationships, expand partner bases, provide resources to constituents, and contribute to strategies that will resolve concerns.
Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to Community Engagement Manager through weekly reports, proposals, and memos as needed.
Communicate and disseminate policy priorities and issue areas to constituents/communities of interest.
Execute regional direct-action plans to improve civic engagement and empower communities.
Execute short-term and long-term community engagement special projects with excellence.

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 [email protected].
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.

Requirements

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in addressing constituent concerns, case management, community engagement, community/movement building through fieldwork, nonprofit, union, government, or issue-based campaigns.

Licensure:

Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite including, but not limited to: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Working knowledge of community building and grassroots organizing techniques to identify community stakeholders.
Skilled at initiating and holding conversations with various stakeholders to find out important matters to them and their communities.
Ability to evaluate trends and make suggestions for community improvement through delivery of programs, services, events, and more.
Ability to meet goals and reporting requirements on a weekly basis under strict deadlines.
Availability to work evening and weekends.
The ideal candidate must be committed to effectively serving the community and representing Precinct 4 at events and advancing the department’s mission to serve Harris County residents by providing services in an equitable, accessible, and transparent manner.

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

Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Communications, Public Relations, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science or a related field of study.
Bilingual fluency in English and Vietnamese.

General Information

Working Conditions:

The department seeks to empower constituencies to address issues of systemic change through coalition building and collective action.
This job requires day-to-day attendance of events, meetings, and outreach efforts around Precinct 4, which requires physical travel.
Physical demands include traveling with outreach packets, tables, tents, and other necessary materials.

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of continued full-time employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

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.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave*
Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule*
METRO RideSponsor Program*

Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

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