Development Coordinator: Harris County Public Library

The Development Coordinator role at Harris County Public Library is a temporary part-time position in Houston, Texas, with work based at the HCPL Administration office. This Houston nonprofit job pays $30.00 per hour and ends December 25, 2026. The role coordinates donor, sponsor, foundation, nonprofit, and community-partner activity for the library system. A bachelor's degree and three years of related experience are required, and an unofficial transcript must accompany the application.

Harris County Public Library is part of Harris County's public library service and works across 26 branch libraries, two technology service centers, and two partner locations. The position reports to the Division Director, Research and Development, and has no supervisory responsibility. The Final date to receive applications is September 30, 2026, at 11:30 p.m. Central Time, although the posting may close earlier.

The employment details below include the published schedule, screening requirements, and application materials.

• Role:
  Development Coordinator
• Employer:
  
  Harris County Public Library, Harris County Public Library Administration
• Location:
  
  5749 South Loop E, Houston, TX 77033
• Employment type:
  
  Temporary, part-time, 20 hours per week
• Work mode:
  Not provided by the employer
• Pay: $30.00 per hour
• Final date to receive applications:
  September 30, 2026, at 11:30 p.m. Central Time

The application requires a complete online submission that documents education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Applicants also need an unofficial transcript, while a resume can be attached as supporting material but cannot replace the application fields. The employer's application page is the place to settle the submission before the stated deadline.

The coordinator maintains development records, contact lists, agreements, calendars, stewardship files, impact data, and tracking tools. Daily work includes research on funding, sponsorship, partnership, and outreach opportunities. Donor and sponsor activity connects with library programs, branch staff, department leadership, and community partners.

The role collects attendance information, feedback, photos, success stories, and outcome data for reports and partner materials. Evening or off-site meetings can occur alongside a generally Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Harris County Public Library uses the role for project coordination across schedules, supplies, communications, budgets, expenses, and day-of event needs. The coordinator serves as a contact for partners, vendors, presenters, staff, and other stakeholders. Branch and department teams receive updates about deadlines, risks, issues, and decisions that need approval.

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency is required, along with the ability to work with databases, project trackers, grant or development systems, and event platforms. A personal mobile device is required for County multifactor authentication. The work includes extended computer use, shared office spaces, branch visits, trainings, meetings, and occasional travel to events.

The required degree may be in nonprofit management, public administration, communications, marketing, event management, hospitality, library science, education, community development, or a related field. Three years of verifiable experience may come from event coordination, nonprofit partnerships, community engagement, development support, project coordination, public administration, library services, or a related area.

Preferred experience includes public library, nonprofit, foundation, public-sector, education, or community-based work. The role also recognizes experience with public events, donor or sponsor activity, grant work, stewardship, contact records, budgets, reports, and project tracking. Project management, event planning, nonprofit management, or a related certification is preferred, and bilingual ability is preferred.

Harris County Public Library serves unincorporated Harris County and cities without independent library systems. The library system received the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Those service relationships place the coordinator's partner work across public branches, county programs, and community settings.

The position can require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and carrying materials in addition to desk work. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling can reach 25 pounds and may reach 40 pounds when operational needs require it. Employment may depend on a drug screen, criminal-history review, and other stated standards, and the County does not…