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.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

ü Strategic thinking and planning; ability to set vision and operationalize plans.
ü Servant leadership and team development; coaching and performance management.
ü Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
ü Project and portfolio management, prioritization, and deadline discipline.
ü Results orientation with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
ü Customer service mindset and collaborative approach across departments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ü Master’s degree in communications, public administration/public policy, urban planning, or a related field.
ü 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, with at least 3–5 years leading teams and managing managers or cross-functional staff.
ü Proven track record in media relations, crisis/issues communications, and spokesperson training/coaching.
ü Hands-on experience with:
ü Website governance and CMS (e.g., Drupal, WordPress, Kentico or similar).
ü Email marketing/CRM (e.g., Granicus/GovDelivery, Active Campaign, Constant Contact).
ü Social media management and listening tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Meltwater, Cision).
ü Adobe Creative Cloud or similar tools.
ü Strong writing and editing skills with ability to translate technical content for general audiences.
ü Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendors in a public or regulated environment.
ü Ability to work effectively with elected officials, boards/committees, local governments, and community stakeholders.
ü Willingness to travel within the 13-county Houston-Galveston region; ability to work occasional evenings/weekends.
ü Experience in a council of governments, MPO, state/local government, or large nonprofit with complex program portfolios.
ü Familiarity with transportation planning, environmental planning, disaster recovery/resilience, workforce/economic development, or related H-GAC program areas.
ü Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA/Section 508), Title VI, ADA, Environmental Justice, and LEP/language access practices.
ü Accreditation/certifications: APR (Accreditation in Public Relations), CMP (meeting/event), or relevant FEMA ICS/NIMS courses for emergency communications.
ü Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish strongly preferred; Vietnamese, Chinese, or other languages common in the region are a plus).
ü Knowledge of Texas Public Information Act, Texas Open Meetings Act, public records/retention, and government procurement.
ü Experience with SEO/SEM, content personalization, and UX research/testing.
H-GAC is an equal opportunity/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.

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