WORK WITH STARRY

STARRY nurtures children, strengthens families, and restores hope, envisioning
a Texas where every child has a healthy, forever home.

STARRY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a 20+ year history of transformational programming for
those looking to join a rewarding journey of service. Our policy is to not to keep unsolicited resumes on file.
A criminal history affidavit is required for candidates applying to positions at STARRY.

STARRY is an equal opportunity employer.

STARRY provides a core-values-driven array of benefits, demonstrating that we care for the holistic needs of our staff and their work/life balance. Most of our benefits are available to part-time and full-time staff.

  • Unlimited PTO (part-time and full-time staff)
  • Flexible Schedules (part-time and full-time staff)
  • Bereavement Leave (part-time and full-time staff)
  • Holiday Pay (part-time and full-time staff)
  • 401k (part-time and full-time staff) with industry leading employer matching
  • Mileage Reimbursement (part-time and full-time staff)
  • Family Bonding Leave for new moms and dads (part-time and full-time staff)
  • Health, Dental, Vision (full-time staff)

VIEW OPEN POSITIONS

View our current open positions below and apply HERE!

Director of Family Support Services (Remote with travel in Texas)

The Director of Family Support Services will oversee the contractual obligations for the Family Support Services Division of Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) for family-focused programs, including Family and Youth Services (FAYS) and Fatherhood EFFECT (Educating Fathers for Empowering Children Tomorrow). This role ensures program outcomes and outputs align with contract expectations, manages program budgets and data, and supervises staff. The Director serves as the primary program contact, overseeing services, compliance, and strategic initiatives. This role requires collaboration with community partners, state and federal agencies, and local organizations to support families effectively.

We believe that to best serve the community, cultural diversity must be centered in the work we do. Our goal is to have a staff that most adequately represents the diverse languages and ethnicities of the populations that we serve. Hence, we strongly encourage people of color and bi-lingual professionals to apply.

Education and Experience: Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field; relevant licensure preferred as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or within 6 months of full licensure. 5 years of program management and supervisory experience in social services.

Additional Requirements: Demonstrated experience successfully implementing new programs from conception to completion. Proven ability to lead and maintain fully compliant programs, adhering to all relevant regulations and standards. Proven experience overseeing and managing programs with budgets of $1 million or more. Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Commitment to trauma-informed care and family-centered service models. Experience in contract management, data analysis, and performance evaluation.

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Consideration: Read the full job description. If you would like to be considered for this position, apply HERE.

Senior Director of Philanthropy (Remote in Central Texas)

The Senior Director of Philanthropy is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and management of all fundraising activities for STARRY. This leader will play a pivotal role in building a philanthropic culture within the organization, cultivating a network of private donors, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

 

The Senior Director will lead efforts to develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy, with a core focus on major gift acquisition.

We believe that to best serve the community, cultural diversity must be centered in the work we do. Our goal is to have a staff that most adequately represents the diverse languages and ethnicities of the populations that we serve. Hence, we strongly encourage people of color and bi-lingual professionals to apply.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Must possess certification in the area of fundraising (CFRE, ACFRE, CNDD). Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a demonstrated track record of success in major gift acquisition, donor cultivation, and fundraising strategy development.

Additional Requirements: Experience working with and maximizing the use of CRM systems (e.g., Bloomerang) for donor management and/or Qgiv for donation tracking, reporting, and analysis. Strong leadership, management, and team-building skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Consideration: Read the full job description. If you would like to be considered for this position, apply HERE.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT STARRY

Each semester we have graduate-level counseling unpaid internships available in each of our 9 offices throughout Texas and in our 3 programs.  If you are currently in a master’s program in Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work and would like to have an opportunity to intern at STARRY, please fill out our intern inquiry form.  We see children, teens, and families in individual and family therapy, as well as parenting and youth skills classes.  If you are interested in learning and growing with us while getting high-quality training and supervision, please fill out the inquiry form below.

Master’s Level- Internship Inquiry Form

STARRY also offers a bachelor’s level unpaid internship and typically works with students in Social Work, Psychology, or Child Development, although we are open to other areas of interest.  Bachelor’s level interns may be responsible for calling clients for their feedback and experience in the program, assisting with group preparation and planning, creating a warm and inviting waiting room experience for clients, or many other service related tasks.  If you are interested in this bachelor level opportunity, please fill out the inquiry form below.