Communications Marketing Specialist (temporary Position) 3 - month Assignment

Communications/Marketing Specialist (Temporary)

The Communications/Marketing Specialist (Temporary) is responsible for planning, creating, and managing content across all official social media platforms for the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office. This position supports brand awareness, public education campaigns, and community outreach initiatives through strategic storytelling and digital engagement.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented content creator with strong visual storytelling skills and a passion for public service communication. This role works closely with the Communications Manager and collaborates with various divisions including Investigations, HazMat, and Inspections to produce compelling and educational content. This position requires occasional evening and weekend availability to support community outreach events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day social media operations for the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
• Develop and maintain monthly content calendars aligned with departmental goals, public safety priorities, and community outreach initiatives.
• Create, capture, edit, and publish engaging content, including graphics, short-form videos, reels, photos, captions, and safety messaging.
• Highlight fire and life safety education, investigations, hazardous materials (HazMat) response, inspections, training activities, and community outreach efforts.
• Write clear, accurate, and engaging captions, scripts, and occasional website or digital content.
• Monitor social media engagement, respond to comments and messages appropriately, and escalate inquiries when necessary.
• Ensure all messaging reflects professionalism, accuracy, and adherence to County communication and brand guidelines.
• Assist in planning and executing public safety campaigns, seasonal awareness initiatives, and promotional efforts for events and programs.
• Track and analyze key performance metrics, providing monthly reports with insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with division leadership and county partners to gather accurate information and develop content.
• Attend and support community outreach events, including occasional evenings and weekends, to capture and promote real-time content.
• Provide support for newsletters, presentations, digital materials, and other communications projects as needed.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned in support of the Communications team and agency mission.

Other Duties:

• The duties listed above are not meant to limit the assignment of work, nor should they be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed or list all duties that may be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

Requirements

Education and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to travel locally to various field locations and event sites.

Notice: Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian, maintenance).

Automatic Disqualification:

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor.
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years.
• Open arrest for any criminal offense. (Felony or Misdemeanor)
• Family Violence conviction.

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.

Preferences

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in social media management, content creation, marketing coordination, or related communications role.
• OR
• Experience in government, public safety, emergency services, or community-focused organizations is preferred.
• Previously trained in NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-700 and IS-800.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Temp Full-time | 3-Month Assignment
• Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• May require to work nights, weekends

Salary:

• $26.00 - $27.00 Hourly
• Depends on Qualifications

Work Location:

• 7701 Wilshire Place, Houston, TX 77040
• Or other remote location

Please Note: All FMO personnel are expected to maintain high standards of excellence when representing the department in any county-related activity. No personnel shall act or behave, privately or in an official capacity, in such a manner as to bring discredit upon them self or the Department. Personnel shall obey all federal, state and local laws. Staff members are expected to conduct themselves as professionals.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.