Jobs at Good Reason Houston

Manages mixed-methods program evaluations, impact monitoring systems, research initiatives, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Develops evaluation frameworks, data collection instruments, reports, presentations, and data products for education partners, funders, and leadership. The role also mentors an evaluation associate, manages external relationships, translates complex findings into actionable insights, and strengthens organizational measurement practices.

Leads Good Reason Houston’s public affairs strategy and serves as Executive Director of Houstonians for Great Public Schools. Oversees policy advocacy, leadership pipelines, community voice campaigns, board governance, fundraising, compliance, stakeholder relationships, and organizational strategy. Advises the CEO and board, manages senior teams, coordinates legally distinct 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) activities, and advances civic, electoral, and education policy priorities across Houston.

Leads Good Reason Houston’s regional education impact strategy, overseeing district, postsecondary, research, data, and partnership initiatives. Directly manages three managing directors and a 20-person team while shaping enterprise priorities, measuring outcomes, developing philanthropic and fee-for-service strategies, and building partnerships with education, civic, business, and government leaders. Represents the organization publicly and coordinates cross-sector efforts to improve educational and economic mobility outcomes across Houston.