Grant Program Assistant

Grant Program Assistant

Salary

$28.00 Hourly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Grant-funded Part-time

Job Number

17218

Department

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

100

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Description

A dedicated program assistant to support the "For Us Tree" grant in Harris County by assisting with project planning and administration, coordination of activities, reporting, outreach and education, data collection, capturing feedback from community events, supporting equitable community engagement, and providing youth with technical expertise to serve as advocates in their community.

The chosen candidate will create awareness of project intentions, goals, and planned activities through information sessions for community residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create understanding of the impact of tree canopy, dead trees, and invasive species in the area with respect to climate and community resilience with disasters (flooding, hurricanes, etc.).

• Develop updated materials related to tree health and increase awareness of green careers affiliated with urban and community forestry within the youth residents.

• Working with grant partners to reach the deliverables and scope of work of the grant.

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

Education:

• High School Diploma

Experience:

• Experience working with youth.

• Experience working with volunteers.

• Experience with public speaking.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in 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

• Bachelors degree in education or horticulture.

• Experience working within grant parameters.

General Information

Position Type/Hours and Salary:

• This position is grant-funded and is scheduled to end in April 2029.

• The position is part-time (20 hours per week, max) and is paid an hourly rate of $28.00 per hour with an annual travel budget of $5,000 and an annual supplies budget of $5,000.00

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

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

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

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Education
• Horticulture
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.

04

Which of the following do you have experience and/or knowledge with? Select all that apply:

• Experience working with youth.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Experience with public speaking.
• N/A; None of the above

05

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in a related field/role. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

06

Do you have experience working within grant parameters?

• Yes
• No

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