Good Reason Houston · 1 month ago
Manager, Community Impact | Advocacy Team
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expGood Reason Houston is dedicated to ensuring every child in Houston has access to quality public education. The Manager, Community Impact is responsible for leading community-based activation strategies and mobilizing stakeholders to advance advocacy priorities related to economic mobility and living wage outcomes.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Serve as a visible, consistent representative of Good Reason Houston in priority districts, including schools, churches, neighborhood meetings, and civic spaces
Independently cultivate trusted relationships with community leaders, parent groups, and partner organizations, activating these relationships to expand pathways for engagement and community mobilization efforts
Develop, manage, and execute a recurring community presence calendar that reflects strategic priorities, prioritizes high-impact spaces and builds momentum through sustained relationship building
Co-develop and deliver community engagement activities in partner with local leaders, ensuring events and activations elevate GRH’s visibility and deepen community trust
Translate organizational priorities into accessible entry points for parents and residents across diverse community settings, tailoring messaging and engagement approaches to diverse community contexts and needs
Drive district-based list-building efforts end-to-end through in-person outreach, events, and community-driven recruitment strategies
Design and maintain a consistent sign-up and follow-up system for all engagement opportunities, creating clear processes—including paper forms, QR codes, and digital tools that ensure accurate data capture, timely follow-up, and sustained engagement over time
Grow high-quality contact lists that reflect priority geographies, communities, and advocacy objectives, ensuring data integrity
Leverage relationship-based recruitment strategies that prioritize trust, opportunities to act, and long-term participation
Partner closely with Communications to align outreach messaging, ensuring all materials and engagement approaches are clear, culturally responsive, and aligned with organizational priorities
Design and lead structured, welcoming onboarding experiences that clearly introduce Good Reason Houston’s mission and move participants into defined first actions
Design & facilitate Ambassador trainings and participation orientations with clear expectations, practice opportunities, and measurable outcomes that support readiness and confidence
Implement timely and consistent follow-up systems to ensure new participants convert into active engagement
Strengthen completion and follow-through across participation opportunities through cadence, targeted reminders, and relationship-based accountability practices
Refine onboarding formats and participation pathways using participant feedback, engagement data, and insights from follow-up conversations to strengthen clarity, conversion, and retention
Perform other duties as assigned by Managing Director, Advocacy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Completion of an organizing or leadership development training cohort or fellowship required
Minimum 3 years of community organizing experience with responsibility for recruitment or public engagement
Proficiency with CRM platforms, data visualization tools, and spreadsheets
Ability to work some evenings and weekends; valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Benefits
401(k) (automatic 3% employer contribution)
Life, medical, dental and vision insurance packages
35 paid time off days per calendar year
19 paid holidays per year
Company
Good Reason Houston
Good Reason Houston imagines a future where every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Faria Dhamani
Chief Financial Officer
Ashley Cash
Chief Operating Officer
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