Program Assistant - Youth Education

Position Description About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis There are four precincts in Harris County.

The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.

With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles.

Precinct One's multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races.

Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County.

The Precinct's territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium.

Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center.

The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St.

Thomas.

Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis: Commissioner Rodney Ellis' Office, is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.

Key Ares of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to: * Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.

* Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.

* Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare * Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.

* Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century * Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.

* Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

What you will do at Precinct One The Program Assistant plays a key role within the Youth Education subdivision of the Programs Division, supporting the development, implementation, and management of youth enrichment programs.

This position will assist in providing both educational and recreational community services, creating opportunities for youth participants of all ages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Provide administrative support for the operation of the community center, including filing, scheduling, ordering supplies, generating reports, and performing data entry * Actively participate in and monitor community programs and events, ensuring smooth operations and tracking key information * Assist in the planning and oversight of special events, ensuring all logistics and details are organized and executed effectively * Support the overall coordination of activities, maintaining communication with program participants and other team members * Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of the Youth Education programs Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email . 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 What you will bring to Precinct One Education: * High school diploma or G.E.D.

equivalent * Additional education or training in administration, education, or related fields is a plus Experience: * One (1) year of related work experience in youth development for school-age children (ages 5+), including roles in daycare, afterschool programs, church groups, or similar settings * Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook Licensure and Certification: * Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) * Complete the Harris County driver safety course * CPR and First Aid Certified preferred or obtained within six months of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Ability to think creatively and contribute to the planning and marketing of special events * Knowledge of proper composition and writing techniques, with strong proofreading skills * Dependable, with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability * Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with participants and colleagues * Ability to work independently without direct supervision and manage time efficiently * Skill in creating and implementing engaging programs that meet the needs of diverse participants 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.

General Information Position Type and Location: * Part-time Regular * Typical work hours during the school year are from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM * Availability to work from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the summer months is highly preferable * Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department, with occasional weekend, evening, or holiday hours required during special events * The role requires the ability to work both indoors and outdoors, including exposure to various weather elements especially during the summer months * The position is based at 4900 Providence Street, Houston, TX 77020 Work Environment and Physical Demands: * Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force frequently and lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects as needed for program setup and daily operations * Must be able to move and organize materials, equipment, and supplies for various activities and events * Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods during program implementation * Must be able to engage in occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling to assist with activities or maintain the community center * Ability to keep up with and actively engage youth participants in various activities, ensuring their safety and participation What you get in return You will be in a mission-driven organization surrounded by colleagues who bring their best to work each day and collaborate to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.

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 full-time continued 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.

How to apply If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply at 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.

BENEFITS Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions: * Medical Coverage * Dental Coverage * Vision Coverage * Wellness Plan * Life Insurance * Long-term disability * Employee Assistance Program * Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service * Accrual rates increase based on years of service * Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday * Professional development opportunities * Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan * Healthcare Reimbursement Account * 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees: * Retirement Pension (TCDRS) * Flexible schedule (varies by department) * Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program) In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time.

Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website: 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 * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree or higher * None of the above 02 Which of the following best describes your verifiable related work experience in youth (school age 5+) development (daycare, afterschool programs, church, etc.)? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) * Less than one (1) year * One (1) year or more but less than two (2) years * Two (2) years or more but less than three (3) years * Three (3) or more years * I do not have this experience 03 Please provide details about your verifiable related work experience in youth (school age 5+) development (daycare, afterschool programs, church, etc.). * Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications.* (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) 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.

04 This position requires you to be CPR and First Aid Certified or obtained within six months of employment.

Are you currently CPR and First Aid Certified?

* Yes, I am CPR and First Aid Certified.

* No, but will obtain within six months of hire.

* No, I am not interested.

05 For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary.

Please choose the option that best describes your situation: Do you meet the above requirement?

(Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.) * Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.

* Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.

* No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.

* No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

06 Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data.

Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code.

Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.

Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports.

Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel.

Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms.

Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.

Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup.

Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions.

Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.

Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel.

Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents.

Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

* Advanced * Intermediate * Basic * Entry Level * Not proficient Required Question Employer Harris County Address 1111 Fannin St Ste.

600 Houston, Texas, 77002 Phone Website