Director, Brazoria County Opportunity Youth Reconnection Network

Director, Brazoria County Opportunity Youth Reconnection Network Help Build Pathways. Connect Opportunity. Change Futures. Are you a connector, builder, and change-maker who knows how to bring people together around a shared purpose? Do you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to find their path - whether that path leads to college, a credential, a career, entrepreneurship, or meaningful employment? The Brazoria County Opportunity Youth Reconnection Network is looking for a dynamic, collaborative leader to serve as its Director and help lead a countywide effort focused on reconnecting young people ages 16–24 with education, training, employment, supportive services, and pathways to long‑term economic mobility. This Is More Than a Leadership Role This is an opportunity to help build something that can have a lasting impact across Brazoria County. As Director, you will bring together schools, colleges, workforce organizations, employers, nonprofits, healthcare providers, faith communities, public agencies, funders, and community leaders around one important goal: Helping young people reconnect to opportunity - and stay connected. You will lead implementation of the Network's Strategic Roadmap and Five‑Year Implementation Plan while strengthening the partnerships, systems, resources, and community connections that make successful reconnection possible. What You'll Do You'll serve as a strategist, relationship builder, convener, and hands‑on implementer, including: Building and strengthening partnerships across Brazoria County Leading implementation of the Opportunity Youth Strategic Roadmap Connecting young people with education, training, career, and employment pathways Strengthening the Network's Digital Front Door and navigation system Working with community partners to identify and remove barriers to participation and success Expanding connections with employers and work‑based learning opportunities Ensuring youth voice and lived experience help shape the Network's work Using data and outcomes to identify gaps, improve services, and demonstrate impact Supporting the Youth Advisory Council and meaningful youth engagement Serving as a visible ambassador for the Network throughout the community Developing sustainability strategies and helping identify grants, philanthropic support, employer investment, and other resources Keeping partners connected, informed, accountable, and moving toward shared goals Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who can see the big picture without losing sight of the people behind the numbers. You may be a great fit if you: Naturally build relationships and bring people together Know how to turn ideas and strategic plans into action Can lead across organizations even when everyone doesn't report to you Are comfortable moving between a boardroom, community meeting, employer conversation, and youth listening session Understand how education, workforce development, community resources, and economic opportunity intersect Use data to ask better questions and improve results Communicate with credibility, warmth, and purpose Can manage multiple priorities while keeping people focused on the larger mission Believe deeply in the potential of young people Preferred Qualifications Because this is a countywide, community‑facing leadership role, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong understanding of Brazoria County and the greater Southeast Texas region , including its communities, educational and workforce systems, employers, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and resources serving young people. Familiarity with the economic, educational, workforce, and social‑service landscape of Southeast Texas is highly desirable. Candidates with established relationships within the region are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates from outside the area will also be considered if they can demonstrate relevant experience working in comparable communities and the ability to quickly build strong, trusted partnerships throughout Brazoria County. What You'll Bring A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred. Successful candidates will also bring demonstrated leadership experience in areas such as education, workforce development, youth development, nonprofit leadership, public administration, economic development, community development, or a related field. Experience leading complex, multi‑partner initiatives is particularly important. Familiarity with Brazoria County and the Greater Houston education, workforce, employer, nonprofit, or civic landscape is a strong plus. The Opportunity The Brazoria County Opportunity Youth Reconnection Network isn't designed to replace the great work already happening throughout our community. It's designed to connect it. Strengthen it. Make it easier to navigate. And help more young people benefit from it. If you're energized by building partnerships, solving complex community challenges, creating opportunity, and turning a shared vision into measurable results, we'd love to hear from you. Come help us build a stronger network - and stronger pathways to opportunity for Brazoria County's young people. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mychn