STRIVE jobs and careers
Houston, TX. Jobs in Houston
As of October 29, 2026, STRIVE has 4 open roles in 2 cities.
About STRIVE
STRIVE offers a path to living-wage employment for those seeking to break the cycle of poverty. Founded in East Harlem in 1984, STRIVE offers soft skills, job readiness, and hard skills training, supportive services, and a much-needed sense of hope to individuals facing significant barriers. At the same time, STRIVE helps employers overcome skills gaps, and local governments help their citizens thrive. From the outset, STRIVE International adopted a rigorous approach to job readiness that focused on the behaviors and life situation of individuals with significant challenges. Three decades later, STRIVE’s training and employment model has proven to be a highly flexible approach that works in diverse locations and cultures. Today, STRIVE is offered in 19 U.S. locations as well as overseas, administered by a robust network of community-based organizations and headquartered in New York City. To find a STRIVE near you, visit our website.
Founded in 1984 by Samuel A. Hartwell.
- Founded
- 1984
- Employees
- 101 to 250
- Total funding
- $1M
- Headquarters
- Houston
- Hiring in
- 2 cities
Leadership
The top of STRIVE's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.
Philip Weinberg
President & CEO
32 reports
Dr. Abhimanyu Vijayan
CEO At Strive Studies | Managing Director At Neo Ignite
Marcie Klein
Chief Marketing Officer
2 reports
Ayesha George
Executive Director, Strive New York
Jamaul Webster
Chief Development Officer
11 reports
Jomal Vailes
Executive Director
10 reports
Garrett deGraffenreid
Public Policy Manager
1 report
Praise A.
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
2 reports
STRIVE jobs: common questions
- Is STRIVE hiring right now?
- Yes. STRIVE has 4 open roles listed as of October 29, 2026.
- Where is STRIVE hiring?
- STRIVE is hiring in 2 cities. The most open roles are in New York City (3) and Houston (1).
- Where is STRIVE headquartered?
- STRIVE is headquartered in Houston, TX and was founded in 1984.
- Who leads STRIVE?
- Philip Weinberg, President & CEO, is at the top of STRIVE's org chart.
- How do I apply for a job at STRIVE?
- Pick a role on STRIVE's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on STRIVE's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.