Program Assistant

About the role

The Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis serves Precinct One of Harris County, which encompasses approximately 1.17 million residents across 363 square miles, including downtown Houston landmarks such as the Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, BBVA Compass Stadium, NRG Park, the Texas Medical Center, and several higher‑education institutions. The office’s mission is to become a national model for responsive public service through inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches that improve quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote fair treatment for all. Key focus areas include criminal justice reform, economic justice, health equity, environmental and climate justice, resilient infrastructure, voting rights, and racial and social equity. The Youth Enrichment Assistant supports the Manager of the Youth Enrichment Program by preparing programs, engaging caretakers and stakeholders, handling registration and attendance, ensuring safety during field trips, and contributing to a welcoming environment for youth aged six to eighteen. The position is located at the Julia C. Hester House, 2020 Solo St, Houston, TX 77020.

Responsibilities

• Assists and ensures all program activities are ready to be implemented and provides feedback to the manager or coordinator as needed. They also help to promote and uphold safety policies and conduct to ensure safe environments for all. (40%)
• Actively engages with caretakers and other stakeholders, and helps with attendance, registration for activities and membership. On occasion may help with outreach and recruitment efforts. (30%)
• Helps the coordinator or manager in administrative tasks such as scheduling, data collection, and work orders. (10%)
• Actively engages with program participants to understand and report community needs. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma.

Experience: One or more years in program delivery preferably in a community center setting working with elementary to high school youth.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrates through their work experience a commitment to serve youth through quality‑based programs; can work independently on tasks with little supervision and set priorities.

Skills

Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of office coordination, use of printers, and overall office etiquette.

Schedule

Work hours: 8 am – 7 pm, Monday – Friday with flexibility to occasionally work additional hours in the evenings and weekends. Summer hours may be adjusted to 8 am – 5 pm. The role is based at a community center with normal business hours Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., but may require occasional evening and weekend work for special events.