Careers

Thank you for your interest in Breakthrough Houston! We are hiring for the following positions:

 

 

The Site Director (SD) oversees the day-to-day operations of the school-year and summer program for Scholars, Teaching Fellows, AmeriCorps Members, Instructional Coaches, and Volunteers. The SD is accountable for measurable gains in student enrollment, engagement, academic growth, and social and emotional development, as well as the engagement and growth of our summer Teaching Fellows. Working across Breakthrough Houston teams, the SD ensures every student has a seamless, transformative experience to and through college.

The Development Associate, Corporate Partnerships and Events leads BTH’s corporate partnerships and event fundraising. This person owns the fundraising goal for BTH’s fall and spring flagship events and builds and manages BTH’s corporate partner pipeline.

Please note that this is a general posting for current and potential future opportunities. At this time, there may or may not be a vacancy. We collect applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply. If your resume matches the qualifications for any open role, we may reach out to you to. Please be aware that you may not receive communication regarding next steps until an aligned opportunity becomes available.

Volunteer Essay Coach

We are looking for volunteer College Essay Coaches to virtually help 1-3 high school seniors perfect their college applications by providing feedback on their personal statement and any supplemental essays. Coaches do not need to have previous college access/counseling experience (although it is welcome!). This opportunity is a great way to build a relationship with an amazing young person and help them navigate a process that can feel really overwhelming.