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? 

Supporting the Chief Outreach and Government Affairs Officer with the development and implementation of programs, projects, and services to address regional priorities and strengthen organizational resources. These projects include Broadband, Housing, Healthcare, and other activities that may fall outside of H-GAC’s current offerings

Identifying and securing grant funding aimed at addressing unmet regional needs, particularly related to Broadband, Housing, Healthcare, and other agency priorities

Researching examples of successful implementation projects related to Broadband, Housing, and Healthcare for potential pilot projects in the H-GAC region

Exploring the needs of local member governments and assisting with execution of events and meetings designed to further the implementation of Broadband, Housing, Healthcare, and other agency initiatives

Supporting the Outreach and Government Affairs department with additional needs in advancement of H-GAC programs and services

 

Key Qualifications 

Excellent ability to prioritize, pivot, and adapt when meeting multiple, sometimes conflicting deadlines

Strong communication skills with the ability to work internally with different agency departments and externally with elected officials and other stakeholders 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and negotiation skills

Strong understanding of the functions and responsibilities of the council of governments, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other special districts in the region

Ability to develop and deploy innovative projects

Exceptional customer service and business acumen 

 

Do you have…  

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

 5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties  

 

Preferred Qualifications

 Degree in business administration, political science, organizational management, or other applicable field of study

 

 Five (5) years of experience working with local governments, nonprofit programs, schools, or other role-specific duties

 

 Two (2) years of project management or progressively responsible work experience

 

  Previous experience in the deployment of Broadband, Housing, or Healthcare initiatives

 

  Previous track record of identifying and securing grant applications for local governments or nonprofit entities