Executive Troubled Youth Programs Jobs in Houston, TX

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 than7million 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.

Build the Future Workforce. Close the Deal. Drive the Outcome.

Hire Gulf Coast Youth (HGCY) is looking for a high-performing business developer who knows how to turn conversations into commitments-and commitments into results.

This is not a traditional workforce role.
This is a front-end sales + strategy + performance accountability position responsible for connecting employers to talent and ensuring those opportunities lead to real hires.

If you are someone who:

u Thrives on closing deals

u Can confidently engage CEOs, HR leaders, and hiring managers

u Thinks in pipelines, metrics, and outcomes

u And refuses to accept "activity" without results

...this role is built for you.

What will I bedoing?

u Close Employer Deals

Build and manage a pipeline of employers across high-demand industries

Lead conversations with executives, HR, and hiring managers

Secure commitments for:

o Summer jobs (unsubsidized)

o Paid work experiences and internships

Position HGCY as a strategic workforce solution, not a program

u Design Opportunities That Work

Translate employer needs into structured, actionable opportunities:

o Clear job roles and expectations

o Wage alignment and scheduling

o Tiered work-based learning strategies

Ensure opportunities are realistic, scalable, and designed to lead to hires-not just placements

u Drive Results Through Others

Partner with service providers who execute recruitment and placements

Lead a structured handoff and fill strategy for every employer commitment

Track performance across the pipeline:

o Positions Referrals Placements Hires

Step in when things break and drive solutions to get back on track

u Own the Pipeline

Maintain real-time visibility into:

o Employer commitments

o Open positions

o Fill rates and hires

Identify risks early and act

Report weekly on outcomes not just activity

u What Success Looks Like

Employers don't just sign up, they hire

Positions don't sit open, they get filled

Providers don't operate in silos, they execute a clear strategy

You consistently move the system from opportunity placement employment

KeyQualifications

u Sales & Business Development

Proven ability to close deals and secure commitments

Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills

Comfortable engaging decision-makers at all levels

u Strategic & Analytical Thinking

Ability to design solutions that align business needs with talent pipelines

Strong understanding of how to move opportunities through a funnel

u Execution & Accountability

Highly organized with strong follow-up discipline

Focused on outcomes, not just effort

Able to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities

u Influence & Communication

Confident communicator with strong storytelling ability

Able to align and motivate partners without direct authority

Why This Role Matters

u This position directly impacts:

Youth employment and economic mobility across the Gulf Coast

Employer access to a skilled, emerging workforce

Execution of a multi-million-dollar work-based learning investment

u What Makes This Role Different

You are not responsible for case management or placement execution

You are responsible for ensuring the system produces results

You operate at the intersection of strategy, sales, and performance

u Ideal Candidate Profile

• A closer, not just a relationship builder
• A problem solver, not an order taker
• A pipeline manager who knows exactly what's moving and what's stuck
• Someone who pushes for outcomes and follows through until the job is done

Do you have...

u A bachelor's degree in an applicable academic discipline orrelatedfield of study

u 3 years of experienceworking with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties

Preferred...

u Preferred Experience

3+ years in business development, sales, staffing, or workforce partnerships

Experience working with employers across multiple industries

Background in workforce development, recruiting, or talent pipelines is a plus