# STRIVE jobs and careers

> 4 open roles at STRIVE as of October 29, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/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.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 4 |
| Cities hiring | 2 |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $300k |
| Headquarters | Houston, TX |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Employees | 101 to 250 |
| Total funding | $1M |
| Industries | Corporate Training, Education, Non Profit, Training |
| Website | https://strive.org |

## Where they are hiring

- New York City: 3 open roles
- Houston: 1 open roles

## Newest open roles

- [Interim NYC Executive Director](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/e67ceb80-5e35-408c-84f9-15680c7f510c), Strive, New York ($200k)
- [Program Director, STRIVE Houston](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/1201b134-beff-4e79-ae58-246bb59b4554), Strive, Houston
- [National Reentry Manager](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/5c0e6f00-43f3-44ea-a576-02f6240a6def), Strive, New York
- [Chief Development Officer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/a3a28156-de45-4da1-9d96-0b9f9d43b401), Strive, New York ($270k to $300k)

## Leadership

- Philip Weinberg, President & CEO
- Marcie Klein, Chief Marketing Officer
- Dr. Abhimanyu Vijayan, CEO At Strive Studies | Managing Director At Neo Ignite
- Ayesha George, Executive Director, Strive New York
- Jamaul Webster, Chief Development Officer
- Jomal Vailes, Executive Director
- Garrett deGraffenreid, Public Policy Manager
- Praise A., Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

## 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.