Careers

Good work starts with good people. We’re looking for passionate, talented people to join our team.

An image of Dr. Thomas Randle, Superintendent, and Mike Rockwood, Chief of Staff, of Consolidated Independent School District, smiling as they participate in a leadership program session for The Holdsworth Center.
Group photo of The Holdsworth Center's staff standing on a staircase at the La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas.

We thrive on collaboration

It takes a diverse team of talented individuals to do extraordinary work. The Holdsworth Center is comprised of professionals with deep expertise in educational leadership, organizational talent management, adult learning and school district administration. We're looking for experienced and versatile professionals who enjoy working within multidisciplinary teams and thrive on pushing ideas further through feedback, collaboration and iteration.

All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Open positions

Chief Operating Officer

The Holdsworth Center seeks a Chief Operating Officer who believes in the promise of public schools to deliver excellent and equitable results for students, and who believes their unique skills and inner purpose would be a great match for Holdsworth’s mission, culture, and values.

Our organization & mission

Driven by the belief that teachers and students thrive with great leadership, The Holdsworth Center builds stronger leaders for Texas public schools. Founded as a nonprofit in 2017 by H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt, Holdsworth provides world-class leadership development programs and services within districts and at its Campus on Lake Austin, a one-of-a-kind place dedicated to the idea that public education holds worth.

Our founder Charles Butt believes educators deserve rigorous professional learning in a world-class setting and envisioned the Campus as a gift to hardworking educators and a testament to the importance of public schools. The serene and peaceful setting allows teams of educators to step back from the day-to-day and see their challenges and opportunities more clearly.

Our work

Leadership is not a skill people are born with—it can be taught. That’s why we offer world-class leadership programs, coaching and other services unparalleled in the education field. In our programs, superintendents, principals, teachers and other educational leaders engage with some of the nation’s top experts in their fields from a variety of sectors, including preK-12 and higher education, government and business.

In some of our partner districts, we embed Holdsworth consultants to work hand-in-hand with central office leaders to define what great leadership looks like and help them build custom solutions to identify and develop future campus leaders, place them in leadership roles, and support them as they progress in their leadership journey.

Our culture & values

We have three core values at Holdsworth: Drive for Excellence & Equity, Be of Service and Believe in People. Our values flow from the vision and beliefs of our founder, Charles Butt, and guide our daily words and actions, bringing meaning to the work we do.

Purpose & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer who shares a deep commitment to our mission and whose experience and vision will deepen our capacity and enhance our impact as we work to serve the 5.5M students educated in public school districts across the state of Texas.

You will work in close partnership with the President and alongside talented, mission driven peers in a fast paced, dynamic environment to:

  • Drive long-term organizational strategy and planning processes.
  • Lead the execution of 2-3 cross-functional priorities each year. In the short-term, priorities are likely to include a significant emphasis on how to leverage technology to advance the organization’s mission. Convene stakeholders, facilitate decision-making and change processes, and monitor and drive execution.
  • Support the President in building new and stewarding existing relationships with external stakeholders (fundraising, partnerships, brand-building).
  • Serve as an officer of the organization and as the staff liaison to the Board. Support the development of board agendas and ongoing board engagement.
  • Provide strategic counsel and recommendations to the President and other members of senior leadership. Work in close partnership with the President in order to be able to serve as her proxy in designated scenarios/areas.
  • Manage teams directly or indirectly to ensure the attainment of organizational goals.

Strong candidates will have a range of prior experience, capabilities, and attributes, including:

  • Strong alignment with our organizational values—Drive for Excellence & Equity, Be of Service, Believe in People
  • Thrives leading change and building systems in an early-stage, fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated skill formulating strategy and driving execution of strategic priorities or operational plans.
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to cultivate relationships at all levels (internal and external), including experience working with governing boards.
  • Forward thinking about technology. Experience with Salesforce, Learning Management Systems, and knowledge management a plus.
  • Learns quickly, is open to feedback, and actively looks for and embraces opportunities to improve—individually and collectively/systemically
  • Strong project management and process improvement orientation.
  • Positive, enthusiastic approach to work
  • Builds, manages and leads high achieving teams
  • 10-15 years of progressively responsible experience.
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree is a plus, but not required.
  • Experience in a non-profit organization is a plus, but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including but not limited, to your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The Holdsworth Center also factors internal pay equity in evaluating compensation.
  • This position is eligible to participate in company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage, four-weeks of paid time off annually, employee assistance program, participation in a 401k program that includes a company match, and many other additional benefits.

Location

How to apply

Interested candidates should click here to submit a current resume and cover letter, detailing your interest in this position and how your experience will contribute to the work of The Holdsworth Center. Letters of interest will be received until April 12, 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

We will contact those candidates who most closely match the requirements. We thank you in advance for your interest.

The Holdsworth Center is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Apply now

Program Coordinator

The Holdsworth Center seeks a Program Coordinator who believes in the promise of public schools to deliver excellent and equitable results for students, and who believes their unique skills and inner purpose would be a great match for Holdsworth’s mission, culture, and values.

Our organization & mission

Driven by the belief that teachers and students thrive with great leadership, The Holdsworth Center builds stronger leaders for Texas public schools. Founded as a nonprofit in 2017 by H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt, Holdsworth provides world-class leadership development programs and services within districts and at its Campus on Lake Austin, a one-of-a-kind place dedicated to the idea that public education holds worth.

Our founder Charless Butt believes educators deserve rigorous professional learning in a world-class setting and envisioned the Campus as a gift to hardworking educators and a testament to the importance of public schools. The serene and peaceful setting allows teams of educators to step back from the day-to-day and see their challenges and opportunities more clearly.

Our work

We have three core values at Holdsworth: Drive for Excellence & Equity, Be of Service and Believe in People. Our values flow from the vision and beliefs of our founder, Charles Butt, and guide our daily words and actions, bringing meaning to the work we do.

Purpose & Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator will work in a team led by the Managing Director of Campus Programs with the Senior Director of Campus Programs and Lead Learning Designers to coordinate the high-quality delivery of a portfolio of learning sessions that serve campus leaders. This portfolio will include our Campus Leadership Program (CLP), a world-class leadership development program for principals and campus teams that blends the best practices in leadership from inside and outside the education sector. You must have a strong desire to help leaders in our programs thrive in their careers and lead their schools effectively. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for developing leadership in public education in order to improve the life chances of all students.

As Program Coordinator, your job will be to support the delivery of high-quality learning sessions through project management, communication, event coordination and planning and implementing all operations and logistics of program sessions. You will help the team deliver high quality sessions that engage learners, advance the work in their schools, and create network bonds. You will be a “go-to” person for leaders during and in-between sessions, ensuring that their learning journey is as effective and enjoyable as possible. Some evenings and weekends will be required when we are implementing learning sessions – most often at the Campus at Lake Austin, with some travel expected to support sessions and events held at other venues on occasion.

You will work with talented, mission driven peers in a fast paced, dynamic environment to:

  • Build positive, productive professional relationships with leaders in our programs and provide outstanding customer service and support; resolve issues and concerns, managing risks appropriately and escalating where necessary
  • Support and maintain key relationships with program faculty
  • Oversee and execute logistics for coordinating and delivering all operational facets of learning sessions, from leader enrollment process to training sessions to leveraging the Learning Management Sustem for cohort learning
  • Work closely with the programs team and event and hospitality staff at The Campus on Lake Austin to determine details of events, such as giest lists, invitations, agendas, registration, menus, décor, A/V requirements, layout of meeting rooms, materials required, work orders, etc., and obtain final event approval on all proposals
  • Ensure setup for events is accurate and on time, greet guests and attend and assist at all designated events to ensure smooth delivery
  • Prep and manage all materials needed for learning sessions (hand-outs, supplies, etc) Manage all aspects of project management logistics for your portfolio of sessions – including creating project plans in Asana and drafting and maintaining cohort calendars and rosters
  • Draft clear and compelling communications from the team to faculty, staff and leaders
  • Work collaboratively with other teams to manage accurate participant data, including attendance data and enrollment information
  • Engage in regular monitoring, evaluating and reporting, including creating session surveys and preparing data reports for the team
  • Execute administrative duties for the team including accounting/reconciling credit card, supplies, scheduling meetings, and invoicing of contractors
  • Analyze the operational efficiency of the team and proactively create systems and solutions for greater team efficiency

You're a strong candidate if the following attributes describe you:

  • You have strong alignment with our organizational values- Drive for Excellence & Equity, Be of Service, Believe in People
  • You have superb organizational and time management skills, the ability to independently manage multiple events at one time at a rapid pace and a demonstrated ability to be thorough. You spot details that others miss.
  • You have significant work experience in event preparation and execution, training delivery or relevant field
  • You get excited about helping a team stay on track, on time, and finding increasingly efficient ways to do work.
  • You’re comfortable working both independently and working in close collaboration with other team members. You can establish good rapport at all levels of the organization, collaborate with other faculty and experts and work with and relate to people from diverse backgrounds
  • You’re an excellent project manager; you can organize all the pieces of a large effort from beginning to end while attending to the big picture and all of the details, with a focus on both relationships and results.
  • You’re skilled at navigating a variety of technology platforms. Some of our systems include MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Salesforce, Qualtrics, and Asana. It’s okay if you don’t have experience in these exact systems, but you should feel confident in your ability to quickly learn and become skilled at using new technology applications.
  • You are a self-motivated individual who demonstrates initiative without waiting for direction, openness to receiving feedback from peers and Holdsworth staff, and deep curiosity and motivation to learn coupled with a strong results-orientation

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $57,000 - $60,000
  • Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including but not limited, to your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The Holdsworth Center also factors internal pay equity in evaluating compensation.
  • This position is eligible to participate in company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage, four-weeks of paid time off annually, employee assistance program, participation in a 401k program that includes a company match, and many other additional benefits.

Location

Austin or surrounding areas. Must be able to be at the Campus on Lake Austin several days a week (and occasional weekends) as needed. Must be able to travel (up to 20%) for events.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Interested candidates should click here to submit a current resume and cover letter, detailing their interest in this position and how their experience will contribute to the work of The Holdsworth Center.
  • Along with the resume/cover letter, candidates should submit a work sample demonstrating their ability to create and manage a project plan (You do not need to create something new; this should be a work sample from your previous work.) This can be in any format you choose as long as it shows how you plan/manage a project that required you to keep track of lots of moving pieces.

Interview process and timeline:

  • Applications will be screened regularly until a sufficient pool of candidates is identified.
  • Finalist interviews are scheduled to take place in-person in Austin on April 10-12. Candidates may want to note these dates in their calendar now.

The Holdsworth Center is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Apply now

Office Coordinator

The Holdsworth Center seeks an Office Coordinator who believes in the promise of public schools to deliver excellent and equitable results for students, and who believes their unique skills and inner purpose would be a great match for Holdsworth’s mission, culture, and values.

Our organization & mission

Driven by the belief that teachers and students thrive with great leadership, The Holdsworth Center builds stronger leaders for Texas public schools. Founded as a nonprofit in 2017 by H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt, Holdsworth provides world-class leadership development programs and services within districts and at its Campus on Lake Austin, a one-of-a-kind place dedicated to the idea that public education holds worth.

Our founder Charles Butt believes educators deserve rigorous professional learning in a world-class setting and envisioned the Campus as a gift to hardworking educators and a testament to the importance of public schools. The serene and peaceful setting allows teams of educators to step back from the day-to-day and see their challenges and opportunities more clearly.

Our work

Leadership is not a skill people are born with—it can be taught. That’s why we offer world-class leadership programs, coaching and other services unparalleled in the education field.

In our programs, superintendents, principals, teachers and other educational leaders engage with some of the nation’s top experts in their fields from a variety of sectors, including preK-12 and higher education, government and business.

In some of our partner districts, we embed Holdsworth consultants to work hand-in-hand with central office leaders to define what great leadership looks and help them build custom solutions to identify and develop future campus leaders, place them in leadership roles and support them as they progress in their leadership journey.

Our culture & values

We have three core values at Holdsworth: Drive for Excellence & Equity, Be of Service and Believe in People. Our values flow from the vision and beliefs of our founder, Charles Butt, and guide our daily words and actions, bringing meaning to the work we do.

Purpose & Responsibilities

We are seeking an Office Coordinator who shares a commitment to our mission and whose experience will deepen our capacity to serve leaders and enhance our impact in public school districts across the state of Texas. At Holdsworth, we believe that good work starts with good people, and we value team members that thrive on pushing ideas further through feedback, collaboration and iteration. Along with working in the capacity of the role, the incumbent will engage alongside Holdsworth staff in leadership development activities and training including but not limited to equity work.

About the Position:

  • Take ownership of the receptionist desk by greeting staff and visitors and professionally answering phone calls with a friendly, warm and helpful manner
  • Overseeing inbound/outbound delivery of mail and packages
  • Tracking office supply inventory and placing orders when needed
  • Ensure meetings spaces are setup, including A/V, for seamless execution of meetings
  • Align with team members to identify any additional meeting needs such as printing, meeting supplies, or coordination of meal deliveries.
  • Have a working knowledge of A/V systems to troubleshoot minor issues for team members
  • Operate and maintain standard office equipment on a regular basis, including copy machine, computer(s) and fax machine
  • Maintain the receptionist area, all common areas and office supply storage in a clean and tidy manner at all times to ensure ease of use for team members
  • Supports in managing the day-to-day operational, administrative and calendar activities of 1-2 senior staff.
  • Book travel arrangements 1-2 senior staff as assigned to include hotel stays, airfare and/or car rentals
  • Assist in managing short-term projects through current systems such as Asana
  • Identify improvements in processes, office organization, and workflow and design and implement new systems
  • Work with talented, mission-driven peers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • A bachelor’s degree from a four year accredited college or university is desired
  • Three to five years of relevant work experience in an office environment required
  • Experience working in a non-profit or education institution a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong customer service and servant leadership skills
  • Organized and with a high attention to detail
  • Displays the ability to be proactive in working to resolve administrative problems by using critical thinking skills
  • Excellent technical and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must have the ability to operate with discretion
  • Excellent at multi-tasking and time management

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $57,000 - $60,000
  • Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including but not limited, to your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The Holdsworth Center also factors internal pay equity in evaluating compensation.
  • This position is eligible to participate in company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage, four-weeks of paid time off annually, employee assistance program, participation in a 401k program that includes a company match, and many other additional benefits.

How to apply

Interested candidates should click here to submit a current resume and cover letter, detailing their interest in this position and how their experience will contribute to the work of The Holdsworth Center.

The Holdsworth Center is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Apply now