COMMUNITY LIAISON

COMMUNITY LIAISON

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COMMUNITY LIAISON

Salary

$1,978.80 - $2,520.61 Biweekly

Location

Various

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

38893

Department

Houston Health Department

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

PN: 38893

Division: Public Health Branch

Location: Multiple Locations

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., some nights and weekends as needed*

Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate community events that connect community needs with services offered by the department and partnering stakeholders.

• Promote departmental programs and services by coordinating annual community events, including large-scale events.

• Coordinate overall facility operations, including appearance, safety, and contractor services such as janitorial, security, and grounds maintenance.

• Manage rental and lease space in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with cash handling and event management policies and submit required reports accurately and on time.

• Coordinate services and promote collaboration among leasing agencies, community agencies, and HHP programs.

• Maintain an up-to-date Community Resource Book with current agency information and resources.

• Coordinate and facilitate agency and partner meetings to support collaboration and communication.

• Create communication tools and methods that promote inclusion, awareness, and engagement with partnering agency activities and outcomes.

• Develop and maintain partnership records, including meeting agendas, notes, and documentation of agency activities.

• Participate in special departmental projects such as AIM, PSS, Vision, warming/cooling centers, disaster relief, and other assigned initiatives.

• Perform backup duties to support departmental operations and ensure continuity of services.

• Complete assigned tasks consistently, accurately, and in alignment with departmental expectations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of experience in community organizational work, resource and referral services, or a closely related field are required.

SUBSTITUTION: Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

• Strong experience planning, coordinating, and facilitating community events, including large-scale events.

• Strong experience working with community agencies, community leaders, leasing partners, or public service organizations.

• Strong organizational skills to manage facility operations, safety, and contractor coordination.

• Ability to create clear communication materials that support agency collaboration and community engagement.

• Skill in coordinating and facilitating partner meetings, including maintaining agendas, notes, and partnership documentation.

• Experience maintaining resource manuals or community resource books.

• Ability to work independently during special projects such as cooling/warming centers, AIM, PSS, Vision, or disaster-relief operations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with diverse community members and partner agencies.

• Flexibility to support backup duties and respond to operational needs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None

However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 18

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Supplemental Insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Compensable Sick Leave

• Personal Leave

• Flexible schedules

• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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01

What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, or a related field

• Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, or a related field

• Master's Degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, or a related field

• Doctorate Degree or PhD in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, or a related field

• None of the above

02

How many verifiable years of community organizational work, resource and referral services, or a closely related field do you have?

• Less than 2 years of experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience

• 3 years to less than 4 years of experience

• 4 years to less than 6 years of experience

• 6 years or more of experience

• No experience

03

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

04

Are you a current City of Houston employee and working at Houston Health Department?

• Yes

• No

05

Describe your experience planning, coordinating, or facilitating community events. Include examples of any large-scale events you have managed. If you do not have experience, put N/A.

06

This position oversees facility operations such as appearance, safety, and coordination of janitorial, security, and grounds services. What experience do you have managing facility operations or working with contractors? If you do not have experience, put N/A.

07

Explain your experience working with community partners or agencies. How have you promoted collaboration or coordinated services among multiple organizations? If you do not have experience, put N/A.

08

This role requires creating communication tools to support partner engagement. Describe a time you developed communication materials (agendas, reports, outreach tools, partnership updates, etc.) and how they were used. If you do not have experience, put N/A.

09

Community Liaisons participate in special departmental projects such as warming/cooling centers, AIM, PSS, Vision, or disaster relief. Describe any experience you have working on special projects or responding to urgent operational needs. If you do not have experience, put N/A.

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