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SOCIAL SERVICES |
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Government |
National Agencies with Local Placements |
Americorps |
Varies |
Various |
http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/join-americorps |
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Federal Government (USAjobs.gov) |
Varies |
Various |
https://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/AdvancedSearch |
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Local Agencies |
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City of Houston |
Varies, most higher level positions require a bachelor's degree |
Various |
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston |
Houston Health Department, Housing and Community Development, Department of Neighborhoods, Parks and Recreation |
Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults |
Varies, most higher level positions require a bachelor's degree |
Various |
http://www.hc-ps.org/career_opps.aspx |
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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
Varies, most higher level positions require a bachelor's degree |
Various |
https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Jobs/default.asp |
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Law Enforcement |
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Houston Police Department |
Some college plus additional training |
Police and correctional facility |
http://www.hpdcareer.com/ |
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Harris County Sheriff's Office |
Some college plus additional training |
Police and correctional facility |
http://www.harriscountyso.org/Recruitment/JobOpenings.aspx |
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Federal Detention Center Houston |
Varies, typically at least some college |
Correctional facility |
https://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetResults?OrganizationID=DJ03&LocationName=HOUSTON,TX |
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
Varies, typically at least some college |
Corrections and parole |
http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/divisions/hr/hr-home/eligibility.html |
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Private Sector Social Services |
(See Idealist.org for a job bank with a comprehensive listing of current job openings.) |
AIDS Foundation Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
AIDS services and advocacy |
http://www.aidshelp.org/?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1061 |
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Alliance for Multicultural Community Services |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Community aid to immigrant families |
http://allianceontheweb.org/ |
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American Red Cross Greater Houston Chapter |
Bachelor's degree for some higher level jobs |
Public health services |
http://www.redcross.org/about-us/careers |
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Assistance League of Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Family social services |
http://www.assistanceleaguehou.org/ps.home.cfm?ID=2466 |
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Avondale House |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Autism services and resources |
http://www.avondalehouse.org/ |
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Becoming One Community Foundation |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Services for formerly incarcerated individuals |
http://www.becomingonecommunity.org/ |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star |
Bachelor's degree for most positions, preferrably in a social science |
Youth development |
http://www.bbbstx.org/site/c.4nIHIOOhG7IQE/b.8515979/k.37E9/Lone_Star_Career_Opportunities.htm |
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Youth development |
http://www.bgclubs-houston.org/get-involved/career-opportunities.php |
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Buckner Children and Family Services |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Family and adoption services |
http://www.buckner.org/careers |
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Cenikor Foundation |
Bachelor's degree for most positions; some require LCDC certification |
Treatment for substance abuse and behavioral problems |
http://www.cenikor.org/careers/ |
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Change Happens |
At least some college for most positions |
Social services for homeless and at-risk youth |
http://www.changehappenstx.org/opportunities |
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Cheyenne Center Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Facility |
Bachelor's degree for most positions, may need to seek LCDC certification |
Treatment services for substance abuse issues |
http://www.cheyennecenter.com/employment.asp |
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Communities in Schools |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Educational services for at-risk youth |
http://cishouston.org/ |
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Community Family Centers |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Community center |
http://www.communityfamilycenters.org/index.php |
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Covenant House Texas |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Housing and services for abandoned and abused children |
https://www.covenanthousetx.org/employment |
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DePelchin Children's Center |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Adoption, foster care, and mental health services |
http://www.depelchin.org/current-job-openings/ |
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El Centro de Corazón |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Health and early childhood development clinic |
http://www.elcentrodecorazon.org/about-us/careers/ |
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Family Services of Greater Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Various family social services |
http://www.familyhouston.org/houston-job-openings/ |
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Fifth Ward Enrichment Program Incorporated (FWEP) |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Programming for at-risk male youth in the 5th ward |
http://www.fwepinc.org/ |
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Fort Bend Partnership for Youth |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Mentorship program for juvenile delinquents and at-risk youth |
http://fbpfy.org/ |
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Hatch Youth |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Social services and support for LGBTQ youth |
http://hatchyouth.org/ |
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Houston Alumni and Youth Center |
Varies |
Youth development for foster kids |
http://www.haycenter.org/ |
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Houston Area Urban League |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Community development |
http://www.haul.org/index.html |
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Houston Area Women’s Center |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Shelter and services for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse |
http://www.hawc.org/en/about-us/careers/job-openings/ |
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Houston Center for Literacy |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Literacy, ESL, and GED courses |
http://www.houliteracy.org/resources/job-bank/ |
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Houston Habitat for Humanity |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Charitable housing organization |
http://houstonhabitat.org/employment/ |
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Houston Health Foundation |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Public Health Projects |
http://houstonhealthfoundation.org/home |
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Houston Housing Authority |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Community housing programs |
https://www.hrapply.com/hha/setup.app |
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Julia C. Hester House |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Community center and social services |
http://juliachesterhouse.org/volunteer/ |
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MDW Kids |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Youth development |
http://www.mdwkids.org/ |
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Mental Health America of Greater Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Mental health services and advocacy |
http://www.mhahouston.org/employment/ |
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Neighborhood Centers |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Community development |
http://www.neighborhood-centers.org/careers |
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New Horizon Family Shelter |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Services and advocacy for victims of sexual abuse |
http://www.newhorizonfamilycenter.com/ |
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Pace Youth Programs |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Social services for at-risk youth |
http://www.paceyouth.org/ |
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Pathways Youth and Family Services |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Adoption and foster care services |
http://www.pathway.org/careers/ |
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Planned Parenthood |
Varies |
Family planning services |
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/jobs-volunteering |
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ResCare |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Services for people with disabilities |
https://www.rescare.com/careers/ |
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S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Youth Services |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Social service for at-risk youth |
http://www.stridesyouth.org/Home_Page.html |
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SER Jobs for Progress |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Job retraining and placement services |
http://www.serhouston.org/careers |
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Spring Branch Community Health Center (SBCHC) |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Public health services |
http://www.sbchc.net/ |
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Spring Branch Family Development Center |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Community center |
http://www.sbfdc.org/wp/ |
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Summerhouse |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Programming for youth with intellectual disabilities |
http://summerhousehouston.org/ |
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Teen and Family Services |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Treatment services for teens with substance abuse problems |
http://houston.teenandfamilyservices.org/employment-opportunities |
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Texas Network of Youth Services |
Varies |
Services for at-risk youth |
http://tnoys.org/job-bank/ |
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The Beacon |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Services for homeless populations |
http://www.helpthebeacon.com/ |
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The Bridge over Troubled Waters |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Services for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse |
http://www.tbotw.org/ |
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The Children's Center |
Some college preferred |
Social services and advocacy for abused and abandoned children |
http://thechildrenscenterinc.org/join-our-team/ |
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The Council on Recovery |
Bachelor's degree for most positions, may need to seek LCDC certification |
Outpatient treatment services for addiction |
http://www.councilonrecovery.org/employment/ |
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The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD |
Bachelor's degree in a social science for many positions |
Mental health services |
http://www.mhmraharris.org/JobSearch.asp?SearchType=Basic |
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The Launch Center |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Community social services and workforce training |
http://www.thelaunchcenter.org/home.aspx |
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The Menniger Clinic |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Psychiatric treatment facility |
http://www.menningerclinic.com/about/careers |
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The Montrose Center |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Community center |
http://www.montrosecenter.org/hub/category/employment-jobs/ |
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The Outpatient Clinic at the Houston OCD Program |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Treatment services for OCD |
http://houstonocdprogram.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ |
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The Right Step Alcohol & Drug Rehab Center |
Bachelor's degree for most positions, may need to seek LCDC certification |
Treatment services for substance abuse issues |
https://careershub-theelements.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=-435771233&mobile=false&width=960&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300 |
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Women's Outreach of Texas Crisis Center |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Aid to families in crisis |
http://www.womenoutreachtexas.org/ |
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YMCA of Greater Houston |
Bachelor's degree for some higher level jobs |
Youth development |
https://wfa.kronostm.com/index.jsp?locale=en_US&APPLICATIONNAME=YMCAofHoustonKTMDReqExt |
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YWCA Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Family and youth development |
http://www.ywcahouston.org/site/c.biILIYNGKkK6F/b.8026951/k.BDB7/Home.htm |
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Advocacy |
(Many of these only have limited full-time positions. There are many opportunities for internships.) |
ACLU of Texas |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for civil liberties |
https://www.aclutx.org/ |
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Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for victims of domestic abuse |
http://avda-tx.org/ |
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Air Alliance Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for the environment |
http://airalliancehouston.org/about-us/careers-with-air-alliance/ |
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Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people living with Alzheimer's disease |
http://www.alz.org/texas/index.asp |
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American Cancer Society |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people living with cancer |
http://www.cancer.org/ |
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American Diabetes Association's Houston office |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with diabetes |
http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/local-offices/houston-texas/?referrer=https://www.google.com/ |
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American Heart Association Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for heart health |
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/General/Welcome-to-the-Houston-Homepage_UCM_SWA001_AffiliatePage.jsp |
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American Lung Association Texas |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for lung disease |
http://www.lung.org/about-us/local-associations/texas.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/ |
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Attention Deficit Disorders Association - Southwest Region |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with attention deficit disorders |
http://www.adda-sr.org/ |
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Autism Society Texas Gulf Coast |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with autism |
http://www.autism-society.org/chapter605/ |
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Autism Speaks Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for families with children with autism |
https://www.autismspeaks.org/ |
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Big Little JC Association |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for medically dependent children |
http://www.biglittlejc.org/ |
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Body Love 4 All |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for body image |
http://www.bodylove4all.org/index.html |
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Bridgehaven Children's Advocacy Center |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Legal advocacy for child victims of abuse and neglect |
http://www.bridgehavencac.org/home0.aspx |
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Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for families with children with cancer |
https://candle.org/ |
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Cherish Our Children International |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for at-risk youth |
http://cherishourchildren.org/ |
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Child Advocates |
Bachelor's degree in sociology or related field |
Legal advocacy for child victims of abuse and neglect |
http://www.childadvocates.org/career-opportunities |
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Child Builders |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Services and advocacy to promote healthy development |
http://childbuilders.org/ |
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Children 4 Tomorrow |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for child victims of emotional abuse |
http://children4tomorrow.org/index.html |
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Children at Risk |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for at-risk kids |
http://childrenatrisk.org/content/ |
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Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Children's advocacy |
http://www.cactx.org/ |
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Children's Assessment Center |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for child victims of sexual assault |
http://www.cachouston.org/ |
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Deaf-Blind Multihandicapped Association of Texas |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for deaf-blind individuals |
http://www.dbmat-tx.org/index.php |
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people living with depression and bipolar |
http://www.dbsahouston.org/ |
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Disability Rights Texas |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with disabilities |
http://www.disabilityrightstx.org/ |
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Down Syndrome Association of Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with down syndrome |
http://dsah.org/employment-opportunities/ |
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Easter Seals of Greater Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with disabilities |
http://www.eastersealshouston.org/Community-Resources/employment-opportunities1.html |
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Environment Texas |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for the environment |
http://www.environmenttexas.org/page/txe/jobs |
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Epilepsy Foundation of Texas |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with epilepsy |
http://eftx.org/ |
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Epilepsy Foundation of Texas - Houston/Dallas/Fort Worth |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people living with epilepsy |
http://eftx.org/ |
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Family to Family Network |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for children with disabilities |
http://www.familytofamilynetwork.org/ |
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FEAT - Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with autism |
http://www.feathouston.org/ |
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Galveston Bay Foundation |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for natural resource preservation in the Galveston bay |
http://www.galvbay.org/ |
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Galveston-Houston Families Exploring Down Syndrome (GHFEDS) |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with down syndrome |
http://www.gclfeds.org/ |
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Get Covered America |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for health insurance enrollment |
https://www.getcoveredamerica.org/ |
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Holocaust Museum Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Holocaust rememberance and awareness |
http://www.hmh.org/ |
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Houston Advanced Research Center |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Environmental research |
http://www.harcresearch.org/careers |
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Houston Center for Independent Living |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with disabilities |
http://www.hcil.cc/ |
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Houston Deaf Network |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for deaf individuals |
http://www.houstondeafnetwork.com/category/employment/ |
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Houston Furniture Bank |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Assistance with furniture for needy families |
http://houstonfurniturebank.org/# |
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Houston Peace and Justice Center |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for environmental justice |
http://www.hpjc.org/environmental-justice/ |
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Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for the elderly |
http://www.h-gac.com/human-services/aging/ |
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I'm Bully Free |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Anti-bullying advocacy |
http://www.imbullyfree.org/ |
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Isensee Foundation for Safe Police Response |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
To provide law enforcement and professionals with training, techniques and equipment that will increase their ability to de-escalate mental health crises |
http://www.safepoliceresponse.org/ |
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Justice for Children |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Legal advocacy for child victims of abuse and neglect |
http://justiceforchildren.org/ |
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Texas Gulf Coast Chapter |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with leukemia and lymphoma |
https://www.lls.org/texas-gulf-coast |
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Lone Star Legal Aid |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and familie |
http://www.lonestarlegal.org/jobopenings.pl |
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Lupus Foundation of America Texas Gulf Coast Chapter |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people living with Lupus |
http://www.lupus.org/texasgulfcoast/home |
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Mental Health America of Greater Houston (MHA) |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Mental health advocacy |
http://www.mhahouston.org/ |
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MISSION Amigos de las Americas |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Facilitates cross-cultural volunteer opportunities for youth |
https://amigosinternational.org/volunteeropportunities/join-our-team/ |
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Muscular Dystrophy Association Houston Office |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy and services for people living with muscular dystrophy disorders |
https://www.mda.org/about-mda/careers |
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My Veteren Community |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Help with transition to civilian life for veterans |
http://www.myveterancommunity.org/ |
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NAACP Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for the rights of racial/ethnic minorities |
http://naacphouston.org/ |
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National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people living with mental illness |
http://namigreaterhouston.org/ |
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National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Greater Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with mental illness |
http://namigreaterhouston.org/ |
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National Kidney Foundation North Texas/West Texas |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for kidney disease |
https://www.kidney.org/offices/nkf-serving-north-texaswest-texas |
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OCD Texas |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with OCD |
http://ocdtexas.org/ |
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Pride Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
LGBTQ rights advocacy |
https://pridehouston.org/ |
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Pulmonary Hypertension Association |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people living with pulmonary hypertension |
http://www.phassociation.org/homepage |
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Reach for Kids |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for children with disabilities |
http://reachforkids.com/index.php |
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Reach Unlimited |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities |
http://reachunlimited.org/employment/ |
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Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people living with mental illness |
http://www.sardaa.org/ |
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Sewa USA |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Volunteer mobilization |
http://www.sewahouston.org/ |
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Sickle Cell Assocition of Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with sickle cell anemia |
http://www.sicklecellhouston.org/ |
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Solutions for Better Living Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Health and education programming |
http://sblhouston.com/ |
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Special Education Assistance Services |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for children with intellectual disabilities |
http://www.seas-special-education-assistance-services.org/ |
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Special Olympics Texas- Heart of East Texas |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy and programming for kids and youth with intellectual disabilities |
http://www.sotx.org/about/areas/area06/ |
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Spina Bifida of Houston Gulf Coast |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with spina bifida |
http://www.sbhgc.org/ |
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Stop Hunger Now |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
World hunger issues |
http://www.stophungernow.org/ |
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Tahirih Justice Center |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for immigrant women and against gender violence |
http://www.tahirih.org/locations/houston/houston-jobs/ |
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Texas Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with visual impairments |
http://www.tapvi.com/ |
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Texas Campaign for the Environment |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for the environment |
https://www.texasenvironment.org/careers/ |
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Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for civil rights |
https://www.texascivilrightsproject.org/en/ |
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Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for environmental justice |
http://tejasbarrios.org/ |
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Texas Hands and Voices |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for deaf children |
http://www.txhandsandvoices.org/txhv/ |
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The Arc of Greater Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities |
http://www.aogh.org/ |
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The Center Houston |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy and service for people with intellectual disabilities |
http://thecenterhouston.org/ |
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Tourette Association - Texas Chapter |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people with tourette's syndrome |
http://www.tourettetexas.org/ |
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Transportation Advocacy Group |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for public transportation |
http://taghouston.org/ |
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Turner Syndrome Society |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for people living with Turner Syndrome; national office located in Houston |
http://www.turnersyndrome.org/ |
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United Against Human Trafficking (UAHT) |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Coalition of organizations against human trafficking |
http://uaht.org/ |
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Voices Breaking Boundaries |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Addressing social justice issues through art |
http://www.vbbarts.org/ |
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Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights |
Bachelor's degree for most positions |
Advocacy for children of immigrants |
http://theyoungcenter.org/ |
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Health Care Services |
Baylor College of Medicine |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
https://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk01/ats/careers/searchResults.jsp?org=BCM&cws=1 |
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CHI St. Luke's Health |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
http://www.chistlukeshealth.org/careers |
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DePelchin Children's Center |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Children's mental health care |
http://www.depelchin.org/current-job-openings/ |
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Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center |
Bachelor's degree |
Blood donation system |
http://jobs.giveblood.org/ |
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Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Public health department |
http://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Careers/Employment-Opportunities |
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Harris Health System |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
https://www.harrishealth.org/en/careers/pages/default.aspx |
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Houston Department of Health and Human Services |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Public health department |
http://www.houstontx.gov/health/ |
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Houston Methodist |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
https://www.houstonmethodistcareers.org/ |
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MD Anderson Cancer Center |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
https://mdanderson.referrals.selectminds.com/ |
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Memorial Hermann |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
http://www.memorialhermann.org/careers/ |
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
http://www.houston.va.gov/careers/index.asp |
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Shriners Hospitals for Children |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
http://www.jobs.net/jobs/shrinershospitalsforchildren/en-us/ |
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Texas A&M University Health Science Center |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
https://jobs.tamhsc.edu/postings/search |
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Texas Children's Hospital |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
http://texaschildrenspeople.org/ |
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Texas Heart Institute |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
http://www.texasheart.org/AboutUs/jobs.cfm |
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Texas Medical Center |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
http://careers.texasmedicalcenter.org/careers |
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The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
https://www.utmb.edu/careers/ |
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston |
Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs |
Hospital system |
https://www.uth.edu/hr/careers.htm |
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Higher Education Administration/Services |
Houston Baptist University |
Bachelor's degree |
Higher education |
https://www.hbu.edu/about-hbu/campus-resources/job-opportunities/ |
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Houston Community College |
Bachelor's degree |
Higher education |
http://www.hccs.edu/careers/ |
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Lone Star College |
Bachelor's degree |
Higher education |
http://www.lonestar.edu/employment.htm |
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Rice University |
Bachelor's degree |
Higher education |
https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/search |
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San Jacinto College |
Bachelor's degree |
Higher education |
http://www.sanjac.edu/about-san-jac/college-operations/human-resources/employment |
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Texas Southern University |
Bachelor's degree |
Higher education |
https://jobs.tsu.edu/ |
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University of Houston |
Bachelor's degree |
Higher education |
https://jobs.uh.edu/ |
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University of St. Thomas |
Bachelor's degree |
Higher education |
http://www.stthom.edu/Offices-and-Services/Human-Resources/Now-Hiring.aqf |
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CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT |
(There are too many firms in the Houston area to list. See CollegeGrad.com for a job bank with a comprehensive listing.) |
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EDUCATION |
Higher Education |
Houston Baptist University |
Master's degree in sociology ; Adjunct positions and some full-time instructor positions only require a master's degree |
Higher education |
https://www.hbu.edu/about-hbu/campus-resources/job-opportunities/academic-job-opportunities/ |
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Houston Community College |
Master's degree in sociology with at least 18 hours of sociology coursework |
Higher education |
http://www.hccs.edu/careers/ |
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Lone Star College |
Master's degree in sociology with at least 18 hours of sociology coursework |
Higher education |
http://www.lonestar.edu/employment.htm |
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San Jacinto College |
Master's degree in sociology with at least 18 hours of sociology coursework |
Higher education |
http://www.sanjac.edu/about-san-jac/college-operations/human-resources/employment |
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Texas Southern University |
Master's degree in sociology ; Adjunct positions and some full-time instructor positions only require a master's degree |
Higher education |
http://hr.tsu.edu/quick-links/work-at-tsu/ |
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Elementary/Secondary Education |
Local School Districts |
Aldine Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.aldineisd.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=13246 |
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Alief Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.aliefisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=243 |
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Alvin Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
https://www.applitrack.com/alvinisd/onlineapp/ |
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Channelview Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.cvisd.org/domain/36 |
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Clear Creek Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
https://www.ccisd.net/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1299803 |
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Conroe Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://conroeisd.net/department/hr/ |
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Crosby Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://crosby.esc11.net/domain/875 |
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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.cfisd.net/en/job-seekers/career-opportunities/job-postings-and-online-applica/ |
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Deer Park Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.dpisd.org/Page/400 |
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Fort Bend Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.fortbendisd.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=533 |
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Friendswood Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
https://skyward.fisdk12.net:444/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w?isPopup=true |
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Galena Park Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.galenaparkisd.com/openJobs/ |
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Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.gccisd.net/page/employment.home |
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Houston Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
https://applitrack.com/houstonisd/onlineapp/ |
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Huffman Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
https://huffmanisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx |
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Humble Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.humbleisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=678 |
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Katy Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
https://winocular.katyisd.org/jobs/JobPost.exe?Action=page1&ini=jobs |
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Klein Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=hrprs.home |
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La Porte Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
https://winocular.lpisd.org/jobs/ |
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Lamar Consolidated Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
https://www.lcisd.org/careers/ |
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Magnolia Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.magnoliaisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=256218&type=d&pREC_ID=583779 |
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New Caney Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.newcaneyisd.org/Page/296 |
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Pasadena Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://recruiting.pasadenaisd.org/ |
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Pearland Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.pearlandisd.org/Page/157 |
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Sheldon Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
https://sheldontx.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx |
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Spring Branch Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
https://cms.springbranchisd.com/hr/ |
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Spring Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.springisd.org/recruitment |
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Tomball Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://www.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=307684&type=d&pREC_ID=710607 |
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Waller Independent School District |
Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas (premium paid for having a master's degree); Administrative positions typically require a master's degree |
Public education |
http://wallerisd.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?sessionid=76e3aadf8e800ba817d092cb1c9756bd&pageid=155052&31094e&a8e158&04994b&sessionid=76e3aadf8e800ba817d092cb1c9756bd |
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National/International Agencies |
AmeriCorps |
Varies, some programs require a Bachelor's degree |
Educational services |
http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/join-americorps |
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Go Abroad (and other similar placement agencies) |
Bachelor's degree plus TESOL certification |
ESL education |
http://www.goabroad.com/teach-abroad |
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Peace Corps |
Most programs require a Bachelor's degree |
Education-track |
https://www.peacecorps.gov/apply/ |
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Teach for America |
Bachelor's degree with 2.5 minimum GPA |
Education |
https://www.teachforamerica.org/join-tfa/how-to-apply |
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Libraries |
Harris County Public Library |
Bachelor's degree |
Library services |
http://www.hcpl.net/content/jobs |
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Houston Public Libraries |
Bachelor's degree |
Library services |
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston?keywords= |
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BUSINESS |
(There are too many firms in the Houston area to list. This list only includes those which are more directly relevant to sociology. See CollegeGrad.com for a job bank with a comprehensive listing.) |
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Marketing Firms and Public Relations |
11/11 Media |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.11-11media.com/ |
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Adcetera |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.adcetera.com/careers/ |
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Adhere Creative |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
https://www.adherecreative.com/inbound-marketing |
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Axiom |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.axiom.us.com/ |
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Bonafide |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
https://www.gobonafide.com/ |
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Bullpen Marketing |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.bullpenmarketing.com/about/careers/ |
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Cake Communications |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.talkiscake.com/ |
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Design at Work |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
https://www.designatwork.com/careers/ |
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Digital Impact Agency |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.digitalimpactagency.com/inbound-marketing-agency/join-us/ |
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Forthea Interactive Marketing |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.forthea.com/ |
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Fuzion Agency |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.fuzionagency.com/ |
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Hollinden |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.hollinden.com/careers |
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Integrate Agency |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://integrateagency.com/ |
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KGB Texas Communications |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.kgbtexas.com/careers/ |
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Layerbit.com Marketing |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.layerbit.com/ |
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Love Advertising |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://loveadv.com/ |
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Mansfield Marketing |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.mansfieldmarketing.com/ |
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Marion |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
https://www.marion.com/ |
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MMI Agency |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
https://www.mmiagency.com/contact/careers |
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Newton Design and Marketing |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.designbynewton.com/ |
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Next Level Thinking |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.yournextlevel.cc/about-us/ |
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Octagon |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.octagon.com/careers |
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Pierpont |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.piercom.com/about/careers/ |
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SGB Marketing |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.sbgmarketing.com/ |
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Southeast Media |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.southeastmediatexas.com/houston-marketing-careers.html |
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Studio Brand Collective |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.studiobrandcollective.com/careers---houston-pr-agency |
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Tangelo |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://tangelo.studio/ |
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The Black Sheep Agency |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://theblacksheepagency.com/ |
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The Lee Group |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://tlgadvertising.com/ |
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The PR Boutique |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
https://www.theprboutique.com/ |
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Top Spot |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
https://www.topspotims.com/join-team-geek/ |
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Unleaded |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.ulcomm.com/ |
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Versa Creative |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
https://www.versacreativegroup.com/ |
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W Promote |
Bachelor's degree |
Marketing firm |
http://www.wpromote.com/contact/careers |
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Marketing Research |
Aleedex Research and Consulting |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Marketing research |
http://www.aleedex.com/index.php |
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Berkeley Research Group |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Marketing research |
http://www.thinkbrg.com/offices-houston-office.html |
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CDS Community Development Strategies |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Marketing research |
http://www.cdsmr.com/ |
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Connexion Research |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Marketing research |
http://www.connexionresearch.com/ |
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Creative Consumer Research |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Marketing research |
http://www.ccrsurveys.com/employment/ |
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Edelman |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Marketing research |
http://www.edelman.com/careers-and-culture/jobs/ |
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Hexagroup |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Marketing research |
https://www.hexagroup.com/ |
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Medical Research Consultants |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Private-sector research consultants |
https://www.mrchouston.com/ |
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Plaza Research |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Marketing research |
http://www.plazaresearch.com/overview-of-facilities/houston/ |
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Plunkett Research |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Marketing research |
http://www.plunkettresearch.com/ |
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Reconnaissance Market Research |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Marketing research |
http://www.reconmr.com/ |
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Saurage Marketing Research |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Marketing research |
http://www.saurageresearch.com/ |
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Sterling Associates |
Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics |
Non-profit marketing research |
http://www.sterlingandassociates.com/default.aspx?MenuItemID=183&MenuGroup=nonprofitJobPostingsListingNew |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH |
Baylor College of Medicine |
Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs |
Health research |
https://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk01/ats/careers/searchResults.jsp?org=BCM&cws=1 |
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Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services |
Bachelor's degree |
Public health research |
http://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Careers/Employment-Opportunities |
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Houston Methodist |
Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs |
Health research |
https://www.houstonmethodistcareers.org/ |
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MD Anderson Cancer Center |
Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs |
Health research |
https://mdanderson.referrals.selectminds.com/ |
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Memorial Hermann |
Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs |
Health research |
http://www.memorialhermann.org/careers/ |
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Rice University |
Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs |
Academic research |
https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/search |
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Texas A&M University Health Science Center |
Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs |
Health research |
https://jobs.tamhsc.edu/postings/search |
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The Council on Recovery |
Bachelor's degree minimum, master's degree preferred; Require basic social science and statistics research skills |
Behavioral health research |
http://www.councilonrecovery.org/employment/ |
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The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs |
Health research |
https://www.utmb.edu/careers/ |
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University of Houston |
Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs |
Academic research |
https://jobs.uh.edu/ |
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston |
Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs |
Health research |
https://www.uth.edu/hr/careers.htm |
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