East Harris County Empowerment Council · 10 hours ago
Regional Director of Economic Mobility
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
7+ years expEast Harris County Empowerment Council is a regional development anchor focused on building systems that enhance economic mobility. The Regional Director of Economic Mobility will design, build, and scale the regional economic mobility engine, creating clear pathways and aligning partners to deliver measurable economic outcomes for residents and the region.
CharityNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Design and launch a 3-year Economic Mobility Framework adopted by leadership within 12 months
Integrate five pillars including, financial empowerment, workforce pathways, small business development, housing readiness, and digital equity into one cohesive regional system
Build standardized pathways (not programs) with documented entry points, transitions, and outcomes
Define shared success metrics, KPIs, and operating definitions across partners
Develop SOPs, dashboards, and reporting rhythms with live data visibility
Recommend and implement the optimal mix of direct services vs. partner-led delivery with the Executive Leadership Team
Lead a multi-project Economic Mobility portfolio serving at least 1,000 residents annually
Manage staff with clarity, coaching, and accountability while maintaining strong retention
Use project management tools (Monday.com, HubSpot) to ensure 100% of projects are tracked, owned, and progressing
Maintain a weekly execution cadence that drives pace and follow-through
Ensure projects are completed on time, on scope, and tied to outcomes
Build and steward relationships with employers, banks, CDFIs, incubators, workforce intermediaries, and community partners
Maintain at least 20 active ecosystem partners, including 10 engaged employers
Convene partners and working groups around shared outcomes and talent pathways
Formalize collaboration through MOUs and shared accountability structures
Broker solutions across partners to close system gaps and reduce duplication
Build measurement systems that track participation, progression, and outcomes
Maintain ≥ 90% data completeness across systems
Publish quarterly dashboards and impact reports on time for leadership and funders
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 strong 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
100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.
30 days plus 6 health and wellness days of paid time off annually.
We match dollar-for-dollar up to 5%.
Confidential support for mental health, financial counseling, and personal wellness.
Complimentary snacks and refreshments to keep you energized throughout the day.
Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and leadership training to support your growth.
A culture built on collaboration, inclusivity, and shared success.
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
eastersealshouston.org
2025-02-14
2022-06-10
houstonmethodist.org
2022-06-03
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