About Houston-Galveston Area Council

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive. 

What will I be doing?

üDevelop and coordinate ongoing training sessions to ensure Gulf Coast Workforce Board members are well-informed about their roles and responsibilities.

üUnder the guidance of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board Executive Director, collaborate with relevant departments to compile and organize materials for board meetings.

üLiaise with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) board to obtain approvals for items as required by law.

üAssist with the planning and development of new and existing large-scale projects

üManage multiple projects, including those aimed at improving youth engagement

üDevelop action plans to streamline processes and achieve expected outcomes in a timely manner

üEnsure programs and services are delivered in accordance with the Workforce Board’s directive and compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

üSupervise diverse team of individuals

üStrategically adjust workload amongst team members

üEffectively communicate unit and project status

Key Qualifications

üExperienced in Project Management Principles and proven ability to handle large-scale projects from inception to completion, and anywhere in between

üExceptional verbal and written communication skills

üAbility to effectively handle multiple competing deadlines

üSkill in allocating scarce resources, including human capital

üEffective leadership, motivation, and teamwork skills

üProblem solving capabilities

Do you have…

üBachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study

ü5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in job-related duties