Youth Engagement Coordinator

Salary: $44,425.00 - $66,639.00 Annually

Location : Missouri City, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: B23-101124

Department: City Secretary

Opening Date: 10/11/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Definition

The Youth Engagement Coordinator will serve as the primary coordinator for the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC), working to engage local youth from diverse backgrounds ranging from middle school to high school in civic activities, leadership development, and community service. This role will also assist youth related engagement programming, events, and communications, while fostering partnerships with schools, community organizations, and city departments. This position will report to the Deputy City Secretary.

Examples of Work

• Coordinates and manages the activities of the Mayor's Youth Commission, including monthly meetings, leadership workshops, community service projects, special events & activities such as the End of the Year Banquet and visits to the State Capitol, etc.

• Develops youth-focused leadership programs, civic engagement initiatives, and volunteer opportunities for MYC.

• Facilitates communication between Youth Commission members, city officials, non-profits, local businesses, and community partners; advocates for youth-related issues and represent youth perspectives in community discussions and planning.

• Plans and organizes workshops, trainings, and field trips that enhance the Youth Commission's objectives and development; serve as the primary point of contact for Youth Commission members and their parents/guardians.

• Assists with the preparation of agendas, minutes, and materials for Youth Commission meetings; maintains accurate records of commission activities, member attendance, and volunteer hours.

• Prepares and distribute communications, including emails, newsletters, and social media content, to promote Youth Commission activities.

• Effectively collaborates with local schools, non-profits, community groups, volunteers and various organizations to recruit new Youth Commission members and increase program awareness.

• Participates in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies and priorities; prepares reports on program outcomes and make recommendations for improvement; identifies opportunities for improving methods and procedures.

• Tracks program participation and impact through surveys and feedback maintains accurate records of program activities and participant information.

• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the Youth Commission's budget, ensuring resources are used effectively and within allocated limits; assists with administrative functions and provide support to the City Secretary's Office as needed.

• Monitors and evaluates the quality, responsiveness, efficiency and effectiveness of MYC and related youth programs, service methods and procedures; and works with employees on the continuous improvement of assigned programs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Subject to 24-hour recall

Education, Experience, or Certification

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Education, Sociology, Community Development or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university and three (3 years) of experience in program coordination, youth engagement, civic/community programs, community relations, or a related field.

Preferred experience working directly with children in middle school and high school (ranging from 7th to 12th grade members) on community events and activities.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITSThe City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
BENEFITSMedical Plans (Three Options)

1. UnitedHealthcare - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
   • Plan Type

     High Deductible Medical Health Plan

     
     

   • Provider

     UnitedHealthcare

     
     

   • Deductibles
     • Single: $2,000 annually
     • Family: $4,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums
     • Single: $4,000 annually
     • Family: $8,000 annually
   • Additional Details
     • Employee pays dependent premiums
     • Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
   • Health Savings Account (HSA)
   • Provider

     H.S.A. Bank

     
     

   • Features
     • Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
     • Contribution Limits:
       • Employee only: $4,300 (IRS Limit)
       • Employee & Family: $8,550 (IRS Limit)
       • Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000
     • City Contributions:
       • Employee only: $1,250
       • Employee & Family: $2,250
     • Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
2. PPO Plan
   • Provider

     UnitedHealthcare

     
     

   • Deductibles
     • Single: $1,000 annually
     • Family: $2,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums
     • Single: $3,000 annually
     • Family: $6,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $40
     • Non-Preferred: $80
3. HMO Plan
   • Provider

     UnitedHealthcare

     
     

   • Deductibles
     • Single: $1,000 annually
     • Family: $2,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums
     • Single: $4,000 annually
     • Family: $8,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $45
     • Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

1. DHMO Plan
   • Provider

     UnitedHealthcare

     
     

   • Features
     • No deductible
     • No annual maximum
     • Member co-pay depends on the procedure
2. PPO Plan
   • Provider

     UnitedHealthcare

     
     

   • Features
     • $1,500 per person annual maximum
     • $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider

  UnitedHealthcare

  
  

• Features
  • No deductible

Life Insurance

• Provider

  Ochs Securian Financial

  
  

• Coverage
  • $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
  • $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider

  Flores

  
  

• Features
  • Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
  • Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider

  Aflac

  
  

  • Accident
  • Cancer
  • Heart/Stroke
  • Intensive Care
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system
• 7% employee contribution
• City contributes 2 to 1

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH-457B available through MissionSquare

Other Benefits
Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per calendar year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday after Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:
  • 0-5 years: 14 days
  • 6 years: 15 days
  • 7 years: 16 days
  • 8 years: 17 days
  • 9 years: 18 days
  • 10-14 years: 19 days
  • 15 years or more: 20 days
• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year with unlimited accrual.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year. Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners
• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon, Christmas Holiday Party, and Public Service Recognition Week.

01

Which of the following best represent the highest level of education you have earned?

• Less than high school or GED
• High School or GED
• Associates, vocational or technical degree or diploma
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

Do you have experience working directly with children in middle school and high school (ranging from 7th to 12th grade members) on community events and activities?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered yes to question #2, how many years of experience do you have working with this group?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4+

04

Are you available to work evenings and weekends?

• Yes
• No

Required Question