Community Engagement Coordinator, CHVPS

Community Engagement Coordinator, CHVPS

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

17410

Department

Public Health Services

Division

Community Health & Violence Prevention Services

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

12/19/2026 8:00 AM Central

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Position Description

If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Our Values:

HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the departments cornerstone values guiding our work to improve communitys health and well-being.

• Transparency- We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity- Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact -We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration- We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

Position Overview:

Under general supervision of the community Health and Violence Prevention Services Division, the Community Engagement Coordinator will focus on developing and maintaining partnerships within diverse communities, planning and executing engagement strategies. Individuals in this role will be responsible for evaluating program effectiveness and ensuring the successful implementation of community health and violence prevention initiatives.

The Community Engagement Coordinator is expected to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Community Collaboration: Fosters and maintains strong relationships with diverse communities, individuals, local agencies, and organizations within the service areas of the Community Health and Violence Prevention Services (CHVPS) Division in Harris County.
• Community Engagement: Collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of community engagement strategies, programs, and plans, working closely with the Office of Communications, Education and Engagement (OCEE) when applicable.
• Public Outreach: Prepares and delivers presentations to community groups, local agencies, organizations, and other stakeholders to raise awareness and encourage collaboration.
• Community Initiatives: Acts as a division representative, actively participating in task forces, working groups, committees, advisory groups, emergency functions, and neighborhood groups to support ongoing initiatives.
• Needs Assessment: Partners with individuals, departments, community representatives, and external agencies to gather information, conduct assessments, and identify community needs, ensuring the alignment and effectiveness of community engagement strategies.
• Data Reporting: Prepares and presents written summaries, infographics, visualizations, data-driven reports, and other documents to leadership, including conclusions and actionable recommendations.
• Program Evaluation: Performs evaluations of projects and programs, measuring effectiveness through performance metrics, including goals achieved and adherence to timelines, and selects appropriate data collection methods.
• Activity Tracking: Tracks and maintains accurate records within engagement activity reporting systems, ensuring up-to-date documentation of all engagement efforts.

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.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Relations, Communications, Public Policy/Administration, Social Work, or related field and one year to the experiences.

OR

Associates degree and at least three (3) years of experience.

Licenses:

• Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in using the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for documentation, data analysis, presentations, and communication.
• Knowledge of neighborhood organizations, community groups, and local agencies within the service areas, fostering connections to improve program outreach and effectiveness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to establish and sustain productive working relationships and promote teamwork in diverse and inclusive environments
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to track, assess trends, and make recommendations to enhance programs and services based on data insights and feedback.

Core Competencies:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

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.

Preferences

Languages:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.
• Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (flexible); however, hours will vary and include nights and weekends, and holidays depending on the activities and needs of the division and department.

Work Environment:

• This position is office- and community-based, offering a professional and collaborative workspace utilizing technology to support daily tasks, including computers, phones, and software applications. This role involves significant interaction with community members, organizations, and colleagues.

Physical Demands:

• This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to twenty (20) pounds.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health: 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.

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 Countys behalf as needed.

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

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• N/A; No Degree

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following disciplines best relates to your degree most relevant to this position?

• Public Relations
• Communications
• Public Policy/Administration
• Social Work
• Related field.
• N/A; No Degree

03

This role requires a Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire). Do you have a Valid Drivers License?

• I have a valid Texas driver's license.
• I have a valid driver's license from another state but can obtain a Texas license upon hire.
• I do not have a valid driver's license.

04

Which of the following best describes your experience related to community engagement, collaboration, and program evaluation?

• Less than one (1) year of experience.
• One (1) year but less than three (3) years of experience.
• Three (3) years or more of experience.
• I do not have any experience.

05

Please provide details about your verifiable experience related to community engagement, collaboration, and program evaluation ? Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

06

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, what is your level of proficiency in Spanish?

• Yes, I am fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Yes, I am proficient in conversational Spanish only.
• Yes, I have basic knowledge of Spanish.
• No, I am not bilingual in English and Spanish.

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx