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Get Access To All JobsAbout 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.
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:
- Thrives on closing deals
- Can confidently engage CEOs, HR leaders, and hiring managers
- Thinks in pipelines, metrics, and outcomes
- And refuses to accept “activity” without results
…this role is built for you.
What will I be doing?
- 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:
- Summer jobs (unsubsidized)
- Paid work experiences and internships
-
Position HGCY as a strategic workforce solution, not a program
-
Design Opportunities That Work
- Translate employer needs into structured, actionable opportunities:
- Clear job roles and expectations
- Wage alignment and scheduling
- Tiered work-based learning strategies
-
Ensure opportunities are realistic, scalable, and designed to lead to hires—not just placements
-
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:
- Positions
- Referrals
- Placements
- Hires
-
Step in when things break and drive solutions to get back on track
-
Own the Pipeline
- Maintain real-time visibility into:
- Employer commitments
- Open positions
- Fill rates and hires
- Identify risks early and act
-
Report weekly on outcomes not just activity
-
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 to employment
Key Qualifications
- 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
-
Strategic & Analytical Thinking
- Ability to design solutions that align business needs with talent pipelines
-
Strong understanding of how to move opportunities through a funnel
-
Execution & Accountability
- Highly organized with strong follow-up discipline
- Focused on outcomes, not just effort
-
Able to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
-
Influence & Communication
- Confident communicator with strong storytelling ability
- Able to align and motivate partners without direct authority
Why This Role Matters
- 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
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
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…
-
A bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
-
3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties
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
All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.
H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.
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.
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:
- Thrives on closing deals
- Can confidently engage CEOs, HR leaders, and hiring managers
- Thinks in pipelines, metrics, and outcomes
- And refuses to accept “activity” without results
…this role is built for you.
What will I be doing?
- 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:
- Summer jobs (unsubsidized)
- Paid work experiences and internships
-
Position HGCY as a strategic workforce solution, not a program
-
Design Opportunities That Work
- Translate employer needs into structured, actionable opportunities:
- Clear job roles and expectations
- Wage alignment and scheduling
- Tiered work-based learning strategies
-
Ensure opportunities are realistic, scalable, and designed to lead to hires—not just placements
-
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:
- Positions
- Referrals
- Placements
- Hires
-
Step in when things break and drive solutions to get back on track
-
Own the Pipeline
- Maintain real-time visibility into:
- Employer commitments
- Open positions
- Fill rates and hires
- Identify risks early and act
-
Report weekly on outcomes not just activity
-
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 to employment
Key Qualifications
- 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
-
Strategic & Analytical Thinking
- Ability to design solutions that align business needs with talent pipelines
-
Strong understanding of how to move opportunities through a funnel
-
Execution & Accountability
- Highly organized with strong follow-up discipline
- Focused on outcomes, not just effort
-
Able to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
-
Influence & Communication
- Confident communicator with strong storytelling ability
- Able to align and motivate partners without direct authority
Why This Role Matters
- 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
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
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…
-
A bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
-
3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties
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
All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.
H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Planner
Verify your degree field matches the role
Planner titles cover urban, logistics, supply chain, and financial planning. USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to the job duties. A civil engineering degree supports a transportation planner role; a business degree may not.
Look up prevailing wages before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV wage for your planner SOC code in your target metro. Employers must certify they'll meet prevailing wage on the LCA, so knowing the threshold helps you evaluate offers realistically.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed LCAs for planner roles in your target city. Employers with recent filing history have already navigated DOL certification for this occupation, which reduces friction in your sponsorship conversation.
Prioritize government contractors and infrastructure firms
Federal contractors working on transportation, defense, or infrastructure projects regularly sponsor H-1B planners because the roles require specialized degrees and security-related continuity. These employers often file outside peak seasons, which can mean faster LCA processing.
Request cap-exempt filing if a university or nonprofit is hiring
If a research university, nonprofit urban planning organization, or government entity extends you an offer, that employer may qualify as cap-exempt. Cap-exempt H-1B petitions aren't subject to the annual 85,000-slot limit and can be filed at any time of year.
Start the H-1B filing timeline conversation early
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing in summer or fall, clarify with the employer whether they'll sponsor in the next registration cycle. A 12-month planning horizon prevents gaps in your work authorization.
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Find Planner JobsPlanner H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Planner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on the specific planner title and whether the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Urban planners, financial planners, and logistics planners typically qualify when the job posting specifies a degree in urban planning, finance, supply chain, or a closely related discipline. Roles where any general business degree suffices are harder to qualify. Reviewing the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code helps confirm the educational requirements USCIS expects.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Planner positions?
Government contractors, transportation agencies, engineering and environmental consulting firms, and large logistics and supply chain operations sponsor H-1B planners with regularity. Municipal and county government entities can also sponsor but may file as cap-exempt if they qualify. Financial planning roles at banks and wealth management firms are another consistent source of LCA filings for planner-titled positions. Browse Migrate Mate to filter active sponsoring employers by planner role and location.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Planner job offers?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for your planner occupation and work location, as determined by DOL wage data. Prevailing wages are tiered from Level I (entry-level) to Level IV (fully competent). If an offer comes in below the prevailing wage for your level, the employer cannot certify the LCA, which blocks the H-1B petition. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage before accepting an offer.
Can I switch Planner jobs on an H-1B without losing my status?
Yes, but the new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your start date with them. Under portability rules established by AC21, you can begin working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Confirm the new role's SOC code aligns with your original petition to avoid complications.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B for a Planner role?
Prepare your official degree transcripts and diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., any professional licenses relevant to the planner specialty, and a detailed description of your job duties aligned to the H-1B specialty occupation standard. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the degree-to-job match is not immediately clear, so having documentation ready that connects your coursework to your planner responsibilities speeds up the process.
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