Program Coordinator for Community Outreach, Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice

Texas Southern University is hiring a Program Coordinator for Community Outreach at the Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice in Houston, TX. The role involves coordinating grant-related activities, community engagement, and outreach. Key responsibilities include promoting the Thriving Communities Grantmaking project, organizing events, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. A bachelor's degree and experience in community outreach are required. This is a full-time, on-site position.
Posting Details

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position?

Yes

Hours of Work

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

TSU203382

Official TSU Title

Program Coordinator for Community Outreach, Bullard Center for
Environmental & Climate Justice

Grant Title

Program Coordinator for Community Outreach, Bullard Center for
Environmental & Climate Justice

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

JOB SUMMARY :

The Program Coordinator for Community Outreach of TSU’s Bullard
Center grant funded Thriving Communities Grantmaking Award assists
in the coordination and implementation of grant-related activities
relative to the achievement of effective operations and
dissemination of program information to a specific area of EPA
Region 6 to increase awareness and highlight the availability of
the project.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

The Program Coordinator for Community Outreach, is a highly
collaborative, self-motivated, creative person that is adaptable to
new processes with capacity to function independently.

This is a Grant Funded position.

Essential Duties Summary

Program promotions, Community Engagement, and Outreach
• Cultivates and maintains relationships to foster Community
Engagement and Outreach per assigned region and across the project
targeted area
• Collaborates with communities to discuss and promote the
Thriving Communities Grantmaking project
• Prepares materials, set-up, plan, implement, and participate in
outreach events, seminars, conferences, and networking activities
per assigned region and across the project targeted area
• Tracks grantee awards and project progress
• Assists grantees with data compilation for required progress
and financial reports
• Represents the Bullard Center at various professional meetings,
community events, and conferences per assigned region and across
the project targeted area
• Disseminates project materials to communities and other
stakeholders in the assigned region and across the project targeted
area
• Collaborates with team members to ensure project correspondence
and communications are distributed to the assigned region and share
updates and frequent feedback with the Center administration
• Conducts and reports on project related assessments
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

$55,038.89 - $70,174.59

Education

Bachelor’s degree and experience with Community Outreach is
required.

Required Licensing/Certification

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
• Policies, procedures, and best practices

Skill in:
• Demonstrated skills with presentations, workshops, trainings,
and community engagement/outreach activities
• Demonstrated skills in a variety of computer software
applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, etc.)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with other
team members and exercise sound judgment
• Multitasking and time management
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, with strong
public speaking skills

Ability to:
• Independent use of technology, virtual meeting platforms, and
social media
• Ability to learn and adapt to new processes and settings
• Work flexible hours to meet the needs of the program

Work Experience
• Two years of community engagement/outreach or program
promotions preferred
• Public Speaking experience preferred

Working/Environmental Conditions
• Routine office environment
• Sitting or standing in one location much of the time
• Use of video display terminal
• Some travel locally and regionally to program sites

Desired start date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work
environment that is free from discrimination for all persons
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected
veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or
employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly
observed in all University employment-related activities such as
advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment
training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment
benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and
discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion,
gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin,
individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected
veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with
the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws,
including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Close Date

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree and experience with Community
Outreach?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have two years of community engagement/outreach or
program promotion experience?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have public speaking experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Official Transcripts

Optional Documents
• Other Document
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3