Manager, Community Impact | Advocacy Team

Company: Good Reason Houston
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Manager, Community Impact | Advocacy Team About Good Reason Houston & Houstonians for Great Public Schools Good Reason Houston exists to ensure that every child, in every neighborhood of Houston, has access to a world-class public education and the opportunity to thrive in the Houston of tomorrow. From a child’s first day of Pre-K to their first day on the job, we work to make sure every student is prepared for success in school, career, and life. Anchored in a cradle-to-career vision, Good Reason Houston is driven by a bold North Star Goal: to double the rate of public school graduates earning a living wage by 2040, positioning economic mobility as the ultimate measure of student success. Achieving this goal requires collaboration across sectors, and Good Reason Houston serves as Houston’s regional education backbone, uniting public school systems, higher education institutions, employers, and civic leaders around a shared vision for student success. Good Reason Houston builds awareness of, advocates for, and advises school systems on measures aimed to improve the quality of education available to all. Today the organization partners with 25 public school systems that collectively serve 700,000 students across 900 public schools in the Houston region. We seek to cultivate a shared regional vision for educational quality, to build the capacity for change required within districts and the greater Houston community, and to foster collective ownership to support student-level results for kids across our city. Houstonians for Great Public Schools is committed to transforming public education by ensuring students are the central focus of every decision. Houston GPS mobilizes voters, parents, and community leaders to drive exceptional outcomes in Houston public schools by supporting and electing leaders who champion student-first policies. Through transparency, accountability, and clear data, we unite diverse voices around a shared commitment for meaningful and constant improvement in local school districts. About the Role The Manager, Community Impact leads the execution of Good Reason Houston’s community-based activation strategy in priority districts and is responsible for mobilizing parents, residents, and stakeholders into structured pathways of participation that advance advocacy priorities tied to economic mobility and living wage outcomes. This role serves as a visible representative of the organization in community spaces and manages the full engagement pipeline—from initial recruitment to onboarding to sustained participation. It requires strong external relationship leadership, clear communication, and disciplined operational follow-through to ensure community engagement translates into measurable impact. In this role, the Manager drives consistent growth in active participants, strengthens conversion from onboarding to first action, and cultivates a base that reflects the communities we most aim to serve. The position relies on a data-informed approach to track participation patterns, surface trends, and refine tactics based on performance. Success hinges on the Manager’s ability to align field strategy with established advocacy priorities, maintain accountability across the engagement pipeline, and elevate community perspectives in ways that deepen understanding and support mobilization around policies that promote economic mobility for Houston students. This role also supports coordinated engagement efforts with our affiliate organization, Houstonians for Great Public Schools, ensuring alignment across shared priorities and participation pathways. Primary Responsibilities Community Presence & Relationship Activation (45%) Serve as a visible, consistent representative of Good Reason Houston in priority districts, including schools, churches, neighborhood meetings, and civic spaces Independently cultivate trusted relationships with community leaders, parent groups, and partner organizations, activating these relationships to expand pathways for engagement and community mobilization efforts Develop, manage, and execute a recurring community presence calendar that reflects strategic priorities, prioritizes high-impact spaces and builds momentum through sustained relationship building Co-develop and deliver community engagement activities in partner with local leaders , ensuring events and activations elevate GRH’s visibility and deepen community trust Translate organizational priorities into accessible entry points for parents and residents across diverse community settings, tailoring messaging and engagement approaches to diverse community contexts and needs List Building & Community Outreach (30%) Drive district-based list-building efforts end-to-end through in-person outreach, events, and community-driven recruitment strategies Design and maintain a consistent sign-up and follow-up system for all engagement opportunities, creating clear processes—including paper forms, QR codes, and digital tools that ensure accurate data capture, timely follow-up, and sustained engagement over time. Grow high-quality contact lists that reflect priority geographies, communities, and advocacy objectives, ensuring data integrity and Leverage relationship-based recruitment strategies that prioritize trust, opportunities to act, and long-term participation Partner closely with Communications to align outreach messaging, ensuring all materials and engagement approaches are clear, culturally responsive, and aligned with organizational priorities Onboarding, Conversion & Participation Pathways (25%) Design and lead structured, welcoming onboarding experiences that clearly introduce Good Reason Houston’s mission and move participants into defined first actions Design & facilitate Ambassador trainings and participation orientations with clear expectations, practice opportunities, and measurable outcomes that support readiness and confidence Implement timely and consistent follow-up systems to ensure new participants convert into active engagement Strengthen completion and follow-through across participation opportunities through cadence, targeted reminders, and relationship-based accountability practices Refine onboarding formats and participation pathways using participant feedback, engagement data, and insights from follow-up conversations to strengthen clarity, conversion, and retention Perform other duties as assigned by Managing Director, Advocacy. Our Team Our core values reflect the principles that ground and guide our work. They serve as the foundation for how we show up, internally with our colleagues and externally with our partners and communities. These values shape how we make decisions, collaborate across teams, and navigate challenges. They are the throughline that connects our culture to our impact. CURIOUS We are curious— we ask, listen, and learn with humility to grow our understanding and improve how we work in service of students. CONNECTORS We are connectors—we build meaningful, authentic relationships that create momentum for lasting change with and for Houston students, families, and communities. ROOTED We are rooted— we show up with purpose and persistence, grounded in our mission and in deep commitment to Houston. FORWARD-THINKING We are forward-thinkers–we champion an optimistic vision for Houston’s future and tackle complex challenges with boldness, creativity, and strategic action. STUDENT-CENTERED We are students-centered—removing barriers, expanding opportunity, and shaping systems to improve outcomes for students with the greatest needs. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree required. Completion of an organizing or leadership development training cohort or fellowship required. Minimum 3 years of community organizing experience with responsibility for recruitment or public engagement. Proficiency with CRM platforms, data visualization tools, and spreadsheets. Ability to work some evenings and weekends; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Skills Converts strategy into weekly priorities, calendars, and targets. Builds trust with diverse communities and partners; strong facilitation for on-ramps and one-on-ones. Data-driven follow through; maintains clean records and produces clear summaries. Strong written and verbal communication; clear, plain-language outreach. Organized, responsive, and adaptable. Working at Good Reason Houston Good Reason Houston offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary for this position is $80,000 annually. New hires are offered a salary depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. Good Reason Houston also has a 401(k) (automatic 3% employer contribution), life, medical, dental and vision insurance packages. Each employee accrues 35 paid time off days per calendar year in addition to the 19 paid holidays per year. Good Reason Houston is an office-based organization, but allows for virtual work on Mondays and Fridays. Powered by JazzHR lJHeQhFU4s

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