YouthBuild Career Pathways Manager

Houston Housing Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Housing Authority seeks a YouthBuild Program Manager to lead workforce development, education, and leadership training for opportunity youth, aligning services with grant requirements and program goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with industry partners, educators, and local boards to drive career readiness, job placements, and youth advancement through structured incentives and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years supervising and delivering workforce development programs for residents, incl. low-income support.
• Experience securing funding proposals and managing grants.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee workforce development programs for youth.
• Set goals and benchmarks to measure success.
• Collaborate with industry, educators, and stakeholders for relevance.
• Coordinate outreach with schools and employers for job readiness and placement.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and program guidelines.
• Prepare monthly program reports and manage staff performance.

Skills

Grant management

Program development

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Data reporting

Curriculum planning

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office/BI tooling

Job description

Houston Housing Authority seeks a YouthBuild Program Manager to lead workforce development, education, and leadership training for opportunity youth, aligning services with grant requirements and program goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with industry partners, educators, and local boards to drive career readiness, job placements, and youth advancement through structured incentives and robust reporting.