Position Title: Director of Leadership & Education
Location: 11821 East Freeway, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77029
Employment Type: Full-time, Salary, Exempt
Work Mode: In-Person
Reports to: Chief Impact Officer
Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 Annually
Why This Job Matters
East Harris County Empowerment Council (EHCEC) is committed to improving the quality of life in historically underserved communities. The Director of Leadership & Education is a mission-critical leader who shapes the region’s future by building high-quality early childhood systems and equipping local residents to become catalysts for change in their communities.
This role is not simply about delivering programs—it’s about building a community-centered ecosystem where education and leadership are rooted in equity, lived experience, and measurable impact. The person in this role will design and execute scalable, data-informed initiatives that strengthen child care provider capacity, enhance school readiness, and train grassroots leaders to shape the future of East Harris County.
Your mission is clear: Develop leaders. Strengthen education. Empower the community.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Early Childhood Education Capacity-Building
Resident Leadership Development
Policy & Advocacy
Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement
Team Leadership & Development
Who This Job Is For
This role is for someone who:
✅ A systems builder with a passion for equity, early childhood, and leadership development.
✅ Experienced in designing and managing multi-stakeholder programs , especially in education or community engagement.
✅ Skilled in coaching and facilitation , and energized by developing others’ potential.
✅ Comfortable with data, dashboards, and metrics , using them to continuously improve programs.
✅ A collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic, community-driven environments.
This role is not for someone who:
❌ Prefers working alone or without community input.
❌ Struggles with ambiguity or leading through complexity.
❌ Is uncomfortable with public speaking, facilitation, or policy engagement.
❌ Needs high levels of oversight or micromanagement.
What You Bring
✅ Demonstrated experience in leadership development, education programs, or community engagement—with a proven track record of driving measurable impact.
✅ Deep expertise in program management —including designing, implementing, and evaluating leadership and education initiatives.
✅ Strong knowledge of partnership development —with experience collaborating with schools, nonprofits, businesses, and policymakers.
✅ Proven ability to develop and execute high-impact programs that enhance educational access, leadership skills, and community empowerment.
✅ Experience in education policy and advocacy —with a demonstrated ability to influence policy and mobilize community support.
✅ Exceptional communication, coaching, and facilitation skills —with the ability to engage diverse audiences and stakeholders.
✅ Highly analytical with experience measuring program performance and using data to refine strategies and improve outcomes.
✅ Experience leading teams and managing external partners, funders, or consultants to drive successful project execution.
What Success Looks Like
First 30 Days – Learning & Orientation
First 60 Days – Execution & Contribution
First 90 Days – Ownership & Strategic Impact
What We Offer
We know that great work comes from happy, supported employees. That’s why we offer:
Physical Conditions:
The staff person must be able to attend meetings on nights and weekends as needed. EHCEC is a collaborative work setting. Employees pitch in to help each other with responsibilities as needed. Team members will be expected to contribute to teamwork and a sense of collaboration.
Disclaimer:
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.
EHCEC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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