ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR -COMMUNICATION
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ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR -COMMUNICATION
Salary
$2,626.00 - $3,246.00 Biweekly
Location
611 Walker Street
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
39035
Department
HUMAN RESOURCES
Division
HRD-COMMUNICATIONS-MGMT
Opening Date
06/10/2026
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Division: COMMUNICATION
Reporting Location: 611 Walker *Subject to change
Workdays & Hours: Monday -Friday 8:00 AM - 5 PM *Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Communications Division of Human Resources is responsible for internal communications for the City of Houston. Our team is comprised of writers, designers, event planners and other creative professionals. Together, we produce award-winning newsletters, keep employees informed about benefits, safety and more, foster an environment of engagement with recognition programs and enable employees to give back to the community through the city's workplace giving drive, the Combined Municipal Campaign.
General Summary:
Manages the city's workplace giving drive, Combined Municipal Campaign, citywide employee recognition programs and provides administrative and marketing support for internal communication initiatives.
Responsibilities:
CMC (Combined Municipal Campaign) - 40%: Project manager for the CMC. Plans, directs and coordinates internal and external aspects of the city's workplace giving campaign. Project supervisor for department coordinators and charitable agencies. Duties include event planning, setting goals and deadlines, marketing, coordinating between departments, processing donation forms, creating agency reports, reconciling donations and keeping accurate records of all money raised and disbursed. Leads a team of assigned department coordinators.
Employee Recognition - 40%: Project manager for the citywide Public Service Recognition Week celebration. Plans, organizes and coordinates the Mayor's Service Awards, the HR Service Awards and other PSRW events. Leads a team of assigned department coordinators.
Administrative and other duties - 20%: Assist with administrative and other duties for the division, such as proofreading and managing communication project tasks. Helps to market the CMC, PSRW, and other communication campaigns.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Five years of administrative experience required. Professional administrative experience may be substituted for the above 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
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: 24
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: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-7238.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-7238. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
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
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
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
02
Select your highest level of formal education completed.
High School Diploma /GED
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree or beyond
None of the above
03
Which best describes your verifiable professional administrative experience?
Less than 5 years of professional administrative experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.
5 years, but less than 6 years of professional administrative experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.
6 years, but less than 7 years of professional administrative experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.
7 years , but less than 8 years of professional administrative experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.
8 years, but less than 9 years of professional administrative experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.
9 years or more years of professional administrative experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.
No experience
04
Rate your Excel skill level
BASIC
Intermediate (i.e. formulas and x lookup)
Expert (i.e. pivot tables and data analysis)
None of the above
05
How many Years of professional experience in event planning?
Less than 1 year
1 Year-3 year
3years-5years
5+ years
None
06
What @type of events?
Meetings
Luncheons
Fairs
Others
07
If you clicked Others, on the question above Please explain in detail.
08
Do you have experience in public speaking?
Yes
No
09
Do you have Canva experience?
Yes
No
10
Do you have Adobe Illustrator experience?
Yes
No
11
Do you have Adobe InDesign experience?
Yes
No
12
Are you currently a City of Houston employee?
Yes
No
13
Do you have a valid Texas driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days oF selection?
Yes
No
Required Question
