Director of Innovation
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
16676
Department
Commissioner Precinct 4
Opening Date
05/05/2026
Closing Date
6/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
100
Position Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Director of Innovation. Reporting to the Chief Policy & Innovation Officer, the successful candidate will lead a team cultivating public-private partnerships and securing philanthropic and federal and state grant funding to advance Precinct 4's agenda. The ideal candidate will have a background in building partnerships, the ability to manage crucial stakeholder relationships, a drive to identify and cultivate potential new collaborators, and a successful track record in development and grants management. Additionally, the candidate should be a bold, dynamic leader capable of rallying support for causes, inspiring action from partners, and building impactful, efficient programs. This position requires occasional attendance at evening and weekend events.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the Precinct 4 Innovation Team to build and execute partnerships in support of Precinct 4's residents and mission.
Serve as Executive Director for Precinct 4's nonprofit partner Precinct4Forward.
Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with corporate entities, nonprofit organizations, philanthropic foundations, and government agencies to secure new partnerships.
Develop comprehensive agreements, MOUs, and strategic partnership proposals to formalize and operationalize external collaborations.
Research and secure federal, state, and private funding opportunities to enhance precinct programs and initiatives.
Coordinate across Precinct 4 divisions to align partnership initiatives with precinct priorities and ensure seamless execution.
Track and evaluate the success of partnerships using data-driven metrics, providing regular reports to leadership on impact and opportunities for improvement.
Manage program implementation, reporting, and financial oversight for strategic partnership initiatives, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for grants acquisition and management.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Please provide a Resume and Cover Letter.
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of public-private partnership development, funding mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Strong sense of urgency about the work for the constituents of Precinct 4.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration across diverse stakeholders and drive successful initiatives.
Expertise in identifying, applying for, and managing federal and state funding opportunities.
Dynamic leadership style that invites partnership, builds trust, and motivates others.
Ability to assess problems and identify solutions in a proactive and collaborative manner.
Proficiency in project management and CRM tools
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.
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General Information
Location:
WORKING AT HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 4:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring "heart, hustle, and higher standards" to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of continued full-time employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
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Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
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Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in strategic partnerships, fundraising, grant management, policy advising, local government, or a related field? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
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Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in strategic partnerships, fundraising, grant management, policy advising, local government, or a related field. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience [ Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ] If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx