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At Prosper Waco we build partnerships and drive collaborative, data-informed solutions that empower our community to create measurable improvements in health, education, and economic mobility. Want to join our team to help inspire change in Waco? Explore our job openings below and join the team.
A mission like ours needs a perspective like yours.
At Prosper Waco, we value every individual's background, identity, and experiences. Our conviction is that a diverse team, enriched by various cultures and viewpoints, empowers us to achieve greater strength and impact.
Open Positions:
CES Administrator
The Coordinated Entry System (CES) Administrator serves as the primary lead for the operation, compliance, and continuous improvement of the local Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinated Entry process, known locally as Heart to Home. This role ensures that the CES meets all requirements established under 24 CFR 578.7(a)(8) and HUD Notice CPD-17-01, providing trauma-informed and accessible pathways for individuals and families experiencing homelessness to be assessed, prioritized, and referred to appropriate housing and services across the CoC's geographic area.
Director of Education Initiatives
The Director of Education Initiatives develops, coordinates, and executes strategic initiatives that strengthen educational outcomes across McLennan County, with a primary focus on K-12 systems improvement, teacher pipeline development, professional learning, and educational innovation.
This position serves as a key leader in Prosper Waco’s collective impact work, partnering with school districts, educator preparation programs, higher education institutions, regional and state partners, and community stakeholders to advance solutions that improve student success and strengthen educator capacity.
A core responsibility of this role is leading implementation and coordination of Prosper Waco’s Pipeline to Leadership (P2L) initiative, supported through a Gates Foundation investment, which seeks to strengthen teacher recruitment, preparation, retention, leadership pathways, strategic staffing models, and high-quality instructional implementation.
The Director will also help lead broader education strategy efforts, including engagement with regional and statewide initiatives such as Texas Impact Network, teacher pipeline efforts, professional learning communities, and emerging education priorities aligned to Prosper Waco’s mission.
Director of Workforce Initiatives
The Director of Workforce Initiatives, in partnership with the leadership team, leads Prosper Waco’s community-wide strategy to strengthen the local workforce through expanded education and training opportunities. This position provides strategic oversight of the UpSkill Waco initiative and related efforts that align education, training, and employer needs across the region. The Director will collaborate closely with higher education institutions, employers, the local workforce board, and nonprofit partners to advance shared goals for workforce development and educational attainment. The role will supervise the UpSkill Waco Skills Navigator and other staff engaged in program implementation, ensuring cohesive strategy, strong partnerships, and measurable community impact.