Regional Partnerships & Strategy Director

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a strategic leader to partner with executive leadership to shape and implement organizational strategy, grow regional engagement, and secure funding.

You will lead cross-functional teams, expand partnerships with employers, educational institutions, and civic partners, and drive grant development to support Gulf Coast Workforce Board priorities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in strategy, partnerships, public sector, community outreach, development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing strategic partnerships across community, employer, nonprofit, civic, and institutional stakeholders.
• Experience with public and private grants, grant development, resource development, or related funding initiatives preferred.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and represent the organization with diverse external partners.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with executive leadership to shape and implement organizational strategy and priority initiatives.
• Employer & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and lead an employer engagement strategy to strengthen relationships with regional businesses and partners.
• Resource Development & Growth: Identify and pursue grant opportunities and other resources to support regional workforce priorities.
• Organizational Positioning & Messaging: Oversee the alignment of organizational messaging and external positioning.
• Cross-Organizational Collaboration: Work across departments to align strategy with programs and external engagement efforts.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership development

Grant development

Public sector experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Preferred: Government/Public Administration degree

Job description

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a strategic leader to partner with executive leadership to shape and implement organizational strategy, grow regional engagement, and secure funding.

You will lead cross-functional teams, expand partnerships with employers, educational institutions, and civic partners, and drive grant development to support Gulf Coast Workforce Board priorities.