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?
H-GAC, the fiscal agent for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board (GCWB), is striving to expand the reach of the region’s public workforce system to more employers and more people through targeted projects and the growth of systemwide learning and training initiatives. The Gulf Coast Workforce Board, through cooperation with local governments and H-GAC’s Human Services Department, improves the quality of life for residents across the region through our Workforce Solutions workforce system.
üDevelop high-quality professional development training sessions to support early learning providers participating in the Texas Rising Star program.
üPresent training that focuses on specific content area to engage the adult learner in experiential based learning opportunities.
üCollaborate with external training partners to provide high-quality training.
üEstablish a process for tracking training, attendance and quality assurance of each training session.
üSchedule, and track training for child care providers' professional development in compliance with Workforce Solutions.
üWork with team members to develop flyers and informational material for stakeholders.
üDevelopment and review of reports to service providers, and local, state, and federal agencies.
üAdditional duties as assigned to meet program and Workforce Solutions needs.
üServe as a liaison between service providers to review communication and other collateral information.
üAid in ensuring programs and services are delivered in accordance with the Workforce Board’s directive and compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Key Qualifications
üExcellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
üExperience facilitating or supporting professional development of staff training initiatives.
üAbility to perform and complete tasks with limited supervision.
üAbility to analyze, interpret, and present strategies, leading to successful deliverables and outcomes.
üProficient in the use of Microsoft 365, SharePoint and data management systems.
üAble to work in a fast-paced environment.
Do you have…
üBachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
ü3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties
Preferred Qualifications
üBachelor’s degree in early education, or closely related field.
üExperience facilitating or supporting professional development of staff training initiatives.
üFamiliarity with the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS)
H-GAC is the region-wide voluntary association of local governments in the 13 county Gulf Coast region of Texas. Its service area is 12,500 square miles and contains more than 7 million people. H-GAC's mission is to serve as the instrument of local government cooperation, promoting the region’s orderly development and the safety and welfare of its citizens. H-GAC is the regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving area-wide problems.
