East Harris County Empowerment Council · 2 weeks ago
Regional Director – Leadership and Development
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
7+ years expEast Harris County Empowerment Council is the regional development anchor for East Harris County. They are seeking a Regional Director for Leadership and Development to design, build, and scale a cohesive leadership system that aligns institutions and delivers measurable outcomes for the community.
CharityNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Design and launch a 3-year Leadership & Development Framework adopted by leadership within 12 months
Integrate resident leadership, nonprofit capacity building, early childhood leadership, and civic engagement into one cohesive regional system
Build standardized leadership pipelines (not programs) with clear entry points, progression milestones, and placement outcomes
Define shared success metrics, KPIs, and operating definitions across programs and partners
Develop SOPs, dashboards, and reporting rhythms with live data visibility
Recommend and implement the optimal mix of direct delivery vs. partner-led models with the Executive Leadership Team
Lead a multi-project Leadership & Development portfolio serving at least 1,000 leaders annually
Manage staff with clarity, coaching, and accountability while maintaining strong retention
Use project management tools (Monday.com, HubSpot) to ensure 100% of initiatives are tracked, owned, and progressing
Maintain a weekly execution cadence that drives pace and follow-through
Ensure initiatives are completed on time, on scope, and tied to outcomes
Build and steward relationships with nonprofits, school systems, civic institutions, and community leaders
Maintain at least 20 active ecosystem partners
Convene partners and working groups around shared leadership and civic outcomes
Formalize collaboration through MOUs and shared accountability structures
Broker solutions across partners to reduce duplication and strengthen leadership pipelines
Build measurement systems that track leadership participation, progression, and placement
Maintain ≥90% data completeness across systems
Publish quarterly dashboards and impact reports on schedule
Use data to drive continuous improvement — not to justify activity
Model EHCEC’s Builder mindset: pace, ownership, mission, and performance
Coach and develop team members through regular check-ins and performance feedback
Share credit, own mistakes, and reinforce a low-ego, team-first culture
Maintain morale while operating under high accountability standards
Qualification
Required
7+ years of people and program leadership experience
Proven track record building and scaling systems (not just running programs)
Strong project and portfolio management discipline
Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Experience managing teams and budgets
Data fluency and outcome orientation
Low-ego, team-first leadership style
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits – 100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Generous PTO – 30 days plus 6 health and wellness days of paid time off annually.
401(k) Match – We match dollar-for-dollar up to 5%.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for mental health, financial counseling, and personal wellness.
Employee Snack Bar – Complimentary snacks and refreshments to keep you energized throughout the day.
Career Advancement Opportunities – Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and leadership training to support your growth.
True Team Atmosphere – A culture built on collaboration, inclusivity, and shared success.
Team Culture – Annual retreats, quarterly team-building events, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Company
East Harris County Empowerment Council
East Harris County Empowerment Council offers financial assistance to families and rebuilds lives after a disaster.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OpenAI FoundationHouston Methodist Hospital
2025-12-03Grant
2022-06-02Grant
Leadership Team
Terence Narcisse, MBA, CNP
Founder+Chief Executive Officer
Christina Alley
Chief Impact Officer
Recent News
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