Chief Growth Officer

East Harris County Empowerment Council • Houston, TX

9d • $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

EHCEC is the regional development anchor for East Harris County. We build systems. We move fast. We measure outcomes, not activity. There is no playbook for this work. This region has been underserved for decades. You are not stepping into a polished system — you are helping to build it. EHCEC does not run disconnected initiatives or transactional efforts. We build institutional systems that move capital, partnerships, and communities from fragmentation to alignment.

Regional transformation fails when growth is person-dependent. Without a strong growth system:

Revenue relies on individual relationships
Staff burn out
Partnerships remain transactional
Growth creates strain instead of capacity
The Chief Growth Officer exists to solve this problem. This role designs and steers EHCEC’s financial growth engine — ensuring the organization can raise and sustain millions without reliance on any single person, while protecting mission integrity, staff capacity, and long-term sustainability. This is a systems leadership seat, not a traditional fundraising role.

The Chief Growth Officer is the architect of EHCEC’s growth engine. This is not a role defined by hustle, volume, or personal heroics. It is a general management seat focused on systems design, leverage, and repeatability. The Chief Growth Officer builds structures that:

Attract aligned capital
Support multi-year investment
Reduce strain on staff and leadership
Allow the organization to confidently say “no” to misaligned money
Success in this role is measured by durability, not noise.

The growth system stewarded by the Chief Growth Officer is expected to:

Generate $1.5M+ in multi-year, renewable investment over time
Support workplace giving across 15+ employers
Operate through force multiplier structures rather than one-to-one fundraising
Enable corporate renewals with minimal executive lift

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of leadership experience in growth, partnerships, or institutional development
• Proven experience building systems, not just closing deals
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and white space
• Strong judgment and executive presence
• A low-ego, team-first leadership style
• Content expertise is not required. You are hired to build and steward systems, not execute every task.

Responsibilities

• Growth Capital Architecture: Design and steward EHCEC’s long-term growth strategy; Build capital systems rather than person-dependent pipelines; Establish structures that support renewal and alignment; Protect the organization from funding that compromises mission or capacity; Partner with the CEO on growth-related tradeoffs
• Corporate Impact Platform: Own and steward EHCEC’s unified corporate investment approach; Build multi-year corporate partnerships that integrate: Executive investment, Workplace giving, Brand alignment, Workforce alignment; Eliminate fragmented and duplicative asks; Ensure a consistent, institution-level corporate experience
• Workplace Giving System: Architect a scalable, employer-based giving model; Build peer-driven leverage rather than staff-dependent campaigns; Support workplace giving across 15+ employers; Develop structures that reduce reliance on individual hustle
• Force Multiplier Design: Build and steward external leverage structures, including: Peer investor groups, Employer leadership tables, Trusted intermediaries; Shift growth from person-dependent to system-dependent; Ensure growth can continue without reliance on any single individual
• Brand & Narrative Stewardship: Provide strategic leadership to the Director of Marketing & Brand; Protect EHCEC’s institutional voice and credibility; Ensure brand and narrative support long-term trust and investment; Align public-facing materials to growth strategy
• Executive Leadership: Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team; Bring a capital lens to enterprise decisions; Partner with executive peers to ensure growth aligns with capacity; Surface risks early and protect organizational health
• Team Leadership & Culture: Lead the Resource Development Department; Build systems that reduce burnout and eliminate hero culture; Develop leaders and clear ownership across the growth function; Reinforce a low-ego, accountability-driven culture

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – We recognize and reward talent.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed