Regional Director – Leadership and Development
About The Position
EHCEC is the regional development anchor for East Harris County. We operate with the speed of a start-up, the discipline of a high-performance organization, and the responsibility of a backbone institution. We do not run disconnected programs. We build systems that move people, institutions, and communities forward. We build systems. We move fast. We measure outcomes, not activity. There is no playbook for this work. You are not stepping into a polished system — you are helping to build it. Leadership in East Harris County is not limited by talent or commitment. It is limited by fragmentation. Residents, nonprofit leaders, parents, and civic actors encounter leadership development as isolated training, short-term programs, or one-off opportunities rather than coordinated pathways that lead to real influence, governance, and long-term impact. Without a unifying leadership system: Emerging leaders must self-navigate disconnected opportunities Nonprofits lack a reliable pipeline of prepared leaders and board members Civic engagement remains episodic instead of sustained Leadership talent fails to translate into institutional and civic power The Regional Director – Leadership & Development exists to solve this problem. This role designs, builds, and scales the regional leadership engine, creating clear pipelines, aligning institutions, and delivering measurable leadership and civic outcomes for the region. This is a systems leadership seat, not a facilitation, training, or subject-matter-expert role. The Leadership & Development portfolio you design and lead is expected to scale to $750,000–$1,000,000 annually by Year 3 through the systems, partnerships, and funding strategies you architect.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- System Design & Strategy: 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
- Execution & Operations: 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
- Partnerships & Ecosystem Leadership: 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
- Data & Impact: 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
- Culture & Leadership: 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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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