Contingent Office of Human Trafficking Prevention Program Assistant - Community Resources & Services

Contingent Office of Human Trafficking Prevention Program Assistant - Community Resources & Services

Salary

$32.00 - $76.00 Annually

Location

9830 Patuxent Woods Dr Columbia, MD 21046, MD

Job Type

Contingent

Job Number

26-00671

Department

Community Resources and Services

Division

Citizen Services - Admin.

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

This part-time position will support the Office of Human Trafficking Prevention by assisting with administrative coordination, task management, meeting logistics, outreach follow-up, and light research. The position will also support programmatic work and engage with subject matter related to human trafficking, interpersonal violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault. The position will also assist in coordinating partnerships, organizing projects, and supporting system-level strategies addressing trafficking vulnerabilities in Howard County.

This is a contingent position, meaning that it is not a part of the Howard County Classified Service and does not accrue County service time for the purpose of calculating any service benefit. This position is paid hourly and may work a varying number of hours per week, based on the availability of funding and a continued need. A contingent employee is only eligible for fringe benefits required by State or Federal law.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support task management and project tracking for OHTP initiatives.
• Assist with calendar management and meeting scheduling.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, trainings, and partner events.
• Organize internal documentation and workflow systems.
• Track outreach, trainings, and partnership activities.
• Assist with follow-up communication with community partners.
• Provide logistical support for outreach initiatives.
• Conduct light research related to trafficking prevention strategies and policies.
• Assist with documentation of system-level initiatives and projects.
• Support preparation of meeting materials and summaries when needed.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associates degree and/or a minimum of one (1) year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Drivers License.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Interest or experience in human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual violence, or victim services
• Strong organizational and administrative coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong written and professional communication skills
• Comfort working with sensitive subject matter
• Experience with outreach coordination, research, or program support preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with an ethnically diverse population
• Strong computer proficiency especially with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), database management and spreadsheet applications
• Proficiency in virtual platforms and use of technology for human services delivery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or assist to move adults. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment usually moderate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.

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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information. I have read and understand the language outlined above.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess an Associates degree and one (1) year of experience supporting a human trafficking prevention program or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

03

If you possess one (1) year of experience supporting a human trafficking prevention program, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.

04

Do you possess an interest or experience in human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual violence, or victim services?

• Yes
• No

05

If you possess an interest or experience in human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual violence, or victim services, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.

06

Do you possess experience with outreach coordination and research?

• Yes
• No

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If you possess experience with outreach coordination and research, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.

08

Do you possess experience working with an ethnically diverse population?

• Yes
• No

09

If you possess experience working with an ethnically diverse population, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.

10

Do you possess experience with assisting with calendar management and scheduling meetings?

• Yes
• No

11

If you possess experience with assisting with calendar management and scheduling meetings, please explain where you acquired this experience including your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.

12

Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)?

• Beginner: Can create and edit basic documents, enter data, and use simple formatting.
• Intermediate: Can format complex layouts, use formulas/functions (e.g. VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and build presentations with transitions.
• Advanced: Can create macros, complex data models, advanced animations, and master templates.
• None

13

Please state your proficiency in virtual platforms and use of technology for human services delivery.

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• None

14

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

15

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

• I have read and understand the language outlined above.

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I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.

• I have read and understand the language outlined above.

Required Question

Employer Howard County Government

Address 3430 Court House Drive

Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043

Phone 410-313-2033

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