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Examples of Potential Employers - Undergraduate

Employer Name Preferred Qualifications What do they do Website Notes
SOCIAL SERVICES
Government
National Agencies with Local Placements
Americorps Varies Various http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/join-americorps
Federal Government (USAjobs.gov) Varies Various https://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/AdvancedSearch
Local Agencies
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
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
Law Enforcement
Houston Police Department Some college plus additional training Police and correctional facility http://www.hpdcareer.com/
Harris County Sheriff's Office Some college plus additional training Police and correctional facility http://www.harriscountyso.org/Recruitment/JobOpenings.aspx
Federal Detention Center Houston Varies, typically at least some college Correctional facility https://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetResults?OrganizationID=DJ03&LocationName=HOUSTON,TX
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
(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
Alliance for Multicultural Community Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Community aid to immigrant families https://thealliancetx.org/
American Red Cross Greater Houston Chapter Bachelor's degree for some higher level jobs Public health services http://www.redcross.org/about-us/careers
Assistance League of Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Family social services http://www.assistanceleaguehou.org/ps.home.cfm?ID=2466
Avondale House Bachelor's degree for most positions Autism services and resources http://www.avondalehouse.org/
Becoming One Community Foundation Bachelor's degree for most positions Services for formerly incarcerated individuals http://www.becomingonecommunity.org/
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
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
Buckner Children and Family Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Family and adoption services http://www.buckner.org/careers
Cenikor Foundation Bachelor's degree for most positions; some require LCDC certification Treatment for substance abuse and behavioral problems http://www.cenikor.org/careers/
Change Happens At least some college for most positions Social services for homeless and at-risk youth http://www.changehappenstx.org/opportunities
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
Communities in Schools Bachelor's degree for most positions Educational services for at-risk youth http://cishouston.org/
Community Family Centers Bachelor's degree for most positions Community center http://www.communityfamilycenters.org/index.php
Covenant House Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Housing and services for abandoned and abused children https://www.covenanthousetx.org/employment
DePelchin Children's Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Adoption, foster care, and mental health services http://www.depelchin.org/current-job-openings/
El Centro de Corazón Bachelor's degree for most positions Health and early childhood development clinic http://www.elcentrodecorazon.org/about-us/careers/
Family Services of Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Various family social services http://www.familyhouston.org/houston-job-openings/
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/
Fort Bend Partnership for Youth Bachelor's degree for most positions Mentorship program for juvenile delinquents and at-risk youth http://fbpfy.org/
Hatch Youth Bachelor's degree for most positions Social services and support for LGBTQ youth http://hatchyouth.org/
Houston Alumni and Youth Center Varies Youth development for foster kids http://www.haycenter.org/
Houston Area Urban League Bachelor's degree for most positions Community development http://www.haul.org/index.html
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/
Houston Center for Literacy Bachelor's degree for most positions Literacy, ESL, and GED courses http://www.houliteracy.org/resources/job-bank/
Houston Habitat for Humanity Bachelor's degree for most positions Charitable housing organization http://houstonhabitat.org/employment/
Houston Health Foundation Bachelor's degree for most positions Public Health Projects http://houstonhealthfoundation.org/home
Houston Housing Authority Bachelor's degree for most positions Community housing programs https://www.hrapply.com/hha/setup.app
Julia C. Hester House Bachelor's degree for most positions Community center and social services https://hesterhouse.org/about-us/#employment
MDW Kids Bachelor's degree for most positions Youth development http://www.mdwkids.org/
Mental Health America of Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Mental health services and advocacy http://www.mhahouston.org/employment/
Neighborhood Centers Bachelor's degree for most positions Community development http://www.neighborhood-centers.org/careers
New Horizon Family Shelter Bachelor's degree for most positions Services and advocacy for victims of sexual abuse http://www.newhorizonfamilycenter.com/
Pace Youth Programs Bachelor's degree for most positions Social services for at-risk youth http://www.paceyouth.org/
Pathways Youth and Family Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Adoption and foster care services http://www.pathway.org/careers/
Planned Parenthood Varies Family planning services https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/jobs-volunteering
ResCare Bachelor's degree for most positions Services for people with disabilities https://www.rescare.com/careers/
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
SER Jobs for Progress Bachelor's degree for most positions Job retraining and placement services http://www.serhouston.org/careers
Spring Branch Community Health Center (SBCHC) Bachelor's degree for most positions Public health services http://www.sbchc.net/
Spring Branch Family Development Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Community center http://www.sbfdc.org/wp/
Summerhouse Bachelor's degree for most positions Programming for youth with intellectual disabilities http://summerhousehouston.org/
Teen and Family Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Treatment services for teens with substance abuse problems https://www.tafs.org/
Texas Network of Youth Services Varies Services for at-risk youth http://tnoys.org/job-bank/
The Beacon Bachelor's degree for most positions Services for homeless populations http://www.helpthebeacon.com/
The Bridge over Troubled Waters Bachelor's degree for most positions Services for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse http://www.tbotw.org/
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/
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
The Launch Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Community social services and workforce training http://www.thelaunchcenter.org/home.aspx
The Menniger Clinic Bachelor's degree for most positions Psychiatric treatment facility http://www.menningerclinic.com/about/careers
The Montrose Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Community center http://www.montrosecenter.org/hub/category/employment-jobs/
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
Women's Outreach of Texas Crisis Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Aid to families in crisis http://www.womenoutreachtexas.org/
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
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
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/
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for victims of domestic abuse https://avda.org/
Air Alliance Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for the environment https://airalliancehouston.org/our-work/contact/
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
American Cancer Society Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with cancer http://www.cancer.org/
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/
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
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/
Attention Deficit Disorders Association - Southwest Region Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with attention deficit disorders http://www.adda-sr.org/
Autism Society Texas Gulf Coast Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with autism http://www.autism-society.org/chapter605/
Autism Speaks Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for families with children with autism https://www.autismspeaks.org/
Big Little JC Association Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for medically dependent children http://www.biglittlejc.org/
Body Love 4 All Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for body image http://www.bodylove4all.org/index.html
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
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for families with children with cancer https://candle.org/
Cherish Our Children International Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for at-risk youth http://cherishourchildren.org/
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
Child Builders Bachelor's degree for most positions Services and advocacy to promote healthy development https://childbuilders.org/
Children 4 Tomorrow Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for child victims of emotional abuse https://www.children4tomorrow.org/
Children at Risk Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for at-risk kids https://childrenatrisk.org/jobs/
Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Children's advocacy http://www.cactx.org/
Children's Assessment Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for child victims of sexual assault http://www.cachouston.org/
Deaf-Blind Multihandicapped Association of Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for deaf-blind individuals http://www.dbmat-tx.org/index.php
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/
Disability Rights Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with disabilities http://www.disabilityrightstx.org/
Down Syndrome Association of Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with down syndrome https://dsah.org/contact/
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
Environment Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for the environment http://www.environmenttexas.org/page/txe/jobs
Epilepsy Foundation of Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with epilepsy http://eftx.org/
Epilepsy Foundation of Texas - Houston/Dallas/Fort Worth Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with epilepsy http://eftx.org/
Family to Family Network Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for children with disabilities http://www.familytofamilynetwork.org/
FEAT - Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with autism http://www.feathouston.org/
Galveston Bay Foundation Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for natural resource preservation in the Galveston bay http://www.galvbay.org/
Galveston-Houston Families Exploring Down Syndrome (GHFEDS) Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with down syndrome http://www.gclfeds.org/
Get Covered America Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for health insurance enrollment https://www.getcoveredamerica.org/
Holocaust Museum Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Holocaust rememberance and awareness http://www.hmh.org/
Houston Advanced Research Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Environmental research http://www.harcresearch.org/careers
Houston Center for Independent Living Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with disabilities http://www.hcil.cc/
Houston Deaf Network Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for deaf individuals http://www.houstondeafnetwork.com/category/employment/
Houston Furniture Bank Bachelor's degree for most positions Assistance with furniture for needy families http://houstonfurniturebank.org/#
Houston Peace and Justice Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for environmental justice http://www.hpjc.org/environmental-justice/
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for the elderly  http://www.h-gac.com/human-services/aging/
I'm Bully Free Bachelor's degree for most positions Anti-bullying advocacy http://www.imbullyfree.org/
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/
Justice for Children Bachelor's degree for most positions Legal advocacy for child victims of abuse and neglect http://justiceforchildren.org/
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
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
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
Mental Health America of Greater Houston (MHA) Bachelor's degree for most positions Mental health advocacy http://www.mhahouston.org/
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/
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
My Veteren Community Bachelor's degree for most positions Help with transition to civilian life for veterans http://www.myveterancommunity.org/
NAACP Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for the rights of racial/ethnic minorities http://naacphouston.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with mental illness http://namigreaterhouston.org/
National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with mental illness http://namigreaterhouston.org/
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
OCD Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with OCD http://ocdtexas.org/
Pride Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions LGBTQ rights advocacy https://pridehouston.org/
Pulmonary Hypertension Association Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with pulmonary hypertension http://www.phassociation.org/homepage
Reach for Kids Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for children with disabilities http://reachforkids.com/index.php
Reach Unlimited Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities http://reachunlimited.org/employment/
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America  Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with mental illness http://www.sardaa.org/
Sewa USA Bachelor's degree for most positions Volunteer mobilization http://www.sewahouston.org/
Sickle Cell Assocition of Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with sickle cell anemia http://www.sicklecellhouston.org/
Special Education Assistance Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for children with intellectual disabilities http://www.seas-special-education-assistance-services.org/
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/
Spina Bifida of Houston Gulf Coast Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with spina bifida http://www.sbhgc.org/
Stop Hunger Now Bachelor's degree for most positions World hunger issues http://www.stophungernow.org/
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/
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/
Texas Campaign for the Environment Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for the environment https://www.texasenvironment.org/careers/
Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP)  Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for civil rights https://www.texascivilrightsproject.org/en/
Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for environmental justice http://tejasbarrios.org/
Texas Hands and Voices Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for deaf children http://www.txhandsandvoices.org/txhv/
The Arc of Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities http://www.aogh.org/
The Center Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy and service for people with intellectual disabilities https://thecenterforpursuit.org/
Tourette Association - Texas Chapter Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with tourette's syndrome http://www.tourettetexas.org/
Transportation Advocacy Group Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for public transportation http://taghouston.org/
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/
United Against Human Trafficking (UAHT) Bachelor's degree for most positions Coalition of organizations against human trafficking http://uaht.org/
Voices Breaking Boundaries Bachelor's degree for most positions Addressing social justice issues through art http://www.vbbarts.org/
Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for children of immigrants http://theyoungcenter.org/
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
CHI St. Luke's Health Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system http://www.chistlukeshealth.org/careers
DePelchin Children's Center Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Children's mental health care http://www.depelchin.org/current-job-openings/
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Bachelor's degree Blood donation system http://jobs.giveblood.org/
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Public health department https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Join-Us
Harris Health System Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system https://www.harrishealth.org/en/careers/pages/default.aspx
Houston Department of Health and Human Services Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Public health department http://www.houstontx.gov/health/
Houston Methodist Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system https://www.houstonmethodistcareers.org/
MD Anderson Cancer Center Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system https://mdanderson.referrals.selectminds.com/
Memorial Hermann Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system http://www.memorialhermann.org/careers/
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system http://www.houston.va.gov/careers/index.asp
Shriners Hospitals for Children Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system http://www.jobs.net/jobs/shrinershospitalsforchildren/en-us/
Texas A&M University Health Science Center Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system https://jobs.tamhsc.edu/postings/search
Texas Children's Hospital  Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system http://texaschildrenspeople.org/
Texas Heart Institute Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system http://www.texasheart.org/AboutUs/jobs.cfm
Texas Medical Center Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system http://careers.texasmedicalcenter.org/careers
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system https://www.utmb.edu/careers/
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system https://www.uth.edu/hr/careers.htm
Higher Education Administration/Services
Houston Baptist University Bachelor's degree Higher education https://www.hbu.edu/about-hbu/campus-resources/job-opportunities/
Houston Community College Bachelor's degree Higher education http://www.hccs.edu/careers/
Lone Star College Bachelor's degree Higher education http://www.lonestar.edu/employment.htm
Rice University  Bachelor's degree Higher education https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/search
San Jacinto College Bachelor's degree Higher education http://www.sanjac.edu/about-san-jac/college-operations/human-resources/employment
Texas Southern University Bachelor's degree Higher education https://jobs.tsu.edu/
University of Houston Bachelor's degree Higher education https://jobs.uh.edu/
University of St. Thomas Bachelor's degree Higher education http://www.stthom.edu/Offices-and-Services/Human-Resources/Now-Hiring.aqf
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.)
EDUCATION
Local School Districts
Aldine Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/
Alief Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.aliefisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=243
Alvin Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education https://www.applitrack.com/alvinisd/onlineapp/
Channelview Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.cvisd.org/domain/36
Clear Creek Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education https://www.ccisd.net/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1299803
Conroe Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://conroeisd.net/department/hr/
Crosby Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://crosby.esc11.net/domain/875
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.cfisd.net/en/job-seekers/career-opportunities/job-postings-and-online-applica/
Deer Park Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.dpisd.org/Page/400
Fort Bend Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.fortbendisd.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=533
Friendswood Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education https://skyward.fisdk12.net:444/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w?isPopup=true
Galena Park Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.galenaparkisd.com/openJobs/
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.gccisd.net/page/employment.home
Houston Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education https://applitrack.com/houstonisd/onlineapp/
Huffman Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education https://huffmanisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Humble Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.humbleisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=678
Katy Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education https://winocular.katyisd.org/jobs/JobPost.exe?Action=page1&ini=jobs
Klein Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=hrprs.home
La Porte Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education https://winocular.lpisd.org/jobs/
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education https://www.lcisd.org/careers/
Magnolia Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.magnoliaisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=256218&type=d&pREC_ID=583779
New Caney Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.newcaneyisd.org/Page/296
Pasadena Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://recruiting.pasadenaisd.org/
Pearland Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.pearlandisd.org/Page/157
Sheldon Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education https://sheldontx.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Spring Branch Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education https://cms.springbranchisd.com/hr/
Spring Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.springisd.org/recruitment
Tomball Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education http://www.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=307684&type=d&pREC_ID=710607
Waller Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education https://wallerisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
National/International Agencies 
AmeriCorps Varies, some programs require a Bachelor's degree Educational services http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/join-americorps
Go Abroad (and other similar placement agencies) Bachelor's degree plus TESOL certification ESL education http://www.goabroad.com/teach-abroad
Peace Corps Most programs require a Bachelor's degree Education-track https://www.peacecorps.gov/apply/
Teach for America Bachelor's degree with 2.5 minimum GPA Education https://www.teachforamerica.org/join-tfa/how-to-apply
Libraries
Harris County Public Library Bachelor's degree Library services http://www.hcpl.net/content/jobs
Houston Public Libraries Bachelor's degree https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston?keywords=
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.)
Marketing Firms and Public Relations
11/11 Media Bachelor's degree Marketing firm https://hispanicmarketingfirm.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwr7ayBhAPEiwA6EIGxPdBa5MOZ5K2aa5PKDtn_FDarwvBRJ5wJ-57cuty5pJH7dUsYKTVnBoCGEwQAvD_BwE
Adcetera Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.adcetera.com/careers/
Adhere Creative Bachelor's degree Marketing firm https://www.adherecreative.com/
Axiom Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.axiom.us.com/
Bonafide Bachelor's degree Marketing firm https://www.gobonafide.com/
Bullpen Marketing Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.bullpenmarketing.com/about/careers/
Cake Communications Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.talkiscake.com/
Design at Work Bachelor's degree Marketing firm https://www.designatwork.com/careers/
Digital Impact Agency Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.digitalimpactagency.com/inbound-marketing-agency/join-us/
Forthea Interactive Marketing Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.forthea.com/
Fuzion Agency Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.fuzionagency.com/
Hollinden Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.hollinden.com/careers
Integrate Agency Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://integrateagency.com/
KGB Texas Communications Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.kgbtexas.com/careers/
Layerbit.com Marketing Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.layerbit.com/
Love Advertising Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://loveadv.com/
Mansfield Marketing Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.mansfieldmarketing.com/
Marion Bachelor's degree Marketing firm https://www.marion.com/
MMI Agency Bachelor's degree Marketing firm https://www.mmiagency.com/contact/careers
Newton Design and Marketing Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.designbynewton.com/
Next Level Thinking Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.yournextlevel.cc/about-us/
Octagon Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.octagon.com/careers
OWDT Bachelor's degree Marketing firm hhttps://owdt.com/career-opportunities/
Pierpont Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.piercom.com/about/careers/
SGB Marketing Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.sbgmarketing.com/
Southeast Media Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.southeastmediatexas.com/houston-marketing-careers.html
Studio Brand Collective Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.studiobrandcollective.com/careers---houston-pr-agency
Tangelo Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://tangelo.studio/
The Black Sheep Agency Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://theblacksheepagency.com/
The Lee Group Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://tlgadvertising.com/
The PR Boutique Bachelor's degree Marketing firm https://www.theprboutique.com/
Top Spot Bachelor's degree Marketing firm https://www.topspotims.com/join-team-geek/
Unleaded Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.ulcomm.com/
Versa Creative Bachelor's degree Marketing firm https://www.versacreativegroup.com/
W Promote Bachelor's degree Marketing firm http://www.wpromote.com/contact/careers
Marketing Research
Aleedex Research and Consulting Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research https://www.facebook.com/somfellc/
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
CDS Community Development Strategies Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research http://www.cdsmr.com/
Connexion Research Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research http://www.connexionresearch.com/
Creative Consumer Research Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research http://www.ccrsurveys.com/employment/
Edelman Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research http://www.edelman.com/careers-and-culture/jobs/
Hexagroup Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research https://www.hexagroup.com/
Medical Research Consultants Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Private-sector research consultants https://www.mrchouston.com/
Plunkett Research Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research http://www.plunkettresearch.com/
Reconnaissance Market Research Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research http://www.reconmr.com/
Sterling Associates  Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Non-profit marketing research https://sterlingnonprofits.com/
SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
Baylor College of Medicine Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Health research https://www.bcm.edu/careers
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services Bachelor's degree Public health research https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Join-Us
Houston Methodist Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Health research https://www.houstonmethodistcareers.org/
MD Anderson Cancer Center Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Health research https://mdanderson.referrals.selectminds.com/
Memorial Hermann Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Health research http://www.memorialhermann.org/careers/
Rice University  Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Academic research https://jobs.rice.edu/
Texas A&M University Health Science Center Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Health research https://health.tamu.edu/jobs/index.html
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/
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/
University of Houston Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Academic research https://uh.edu/human-resources/careers/
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