Executive Director Job Description

• Summary of Position
• Responsibilities
• Experience and Qualifications
• Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement

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Summary of Position

The Executive Director will have overall responsibility for financial, programmatic and operational management of a largely volunteer organization serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community of Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma. The Executive Director will be a strong and visionary leader with a proven track record in management, financial management, program development and fundraising.

The Executive Director will be able to take a broad, comprehensive view of the objectives of the organization and then establish the priority steps necessary for the attainment of these objectives. Advanced skill in planning, developing, analyzing, and evaluating a wide range of financial, administrative, and managerial functions is essential.

The Executive Director is expected to monitor organizational process and provide recommendations and advice to the Board of Directors to facilitate informed Board action.

The Executive Director must exercise extensive initiative and independent judgment and work effectively with the Board of Directors, volunteers, the public, and members of other community agencies and organizations.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to employment@okeq.org.

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Responsibilities

Program Management

• Provides leadership in developing and implementing a long-range strategy that helps OkEq achieve its vision and mission.
• Provides oversight in managing and developing each program and service according to the needs of clients in collaboration with staff
• Ensures ongoing program evaluation and program compliance with funding guidelines

Fundraising and Development

• Manages fundraising and resource development in collaboration with Board of Directors and staff
• Ensures reports to all regulatory agencies are timely and accurate
• Expands and supports relationships with corporate and individual donors
• Assumes accountability for securing resources needed to support the organization’s mission and strategic plan through annual campaigns, events, donor cultivation, and grant writing
• Develops and manages organizational budget in partnership with the Board of Directors

Outreach and Communications

• Provides oversight for all internal and external communications in collaboration with the Board of Directors and staff
• Serves as an effective spokesperson for OkEq, its mission, clients, supporters, and programs to the LGBT community and the larger community
• Supports organizational partnerships and programming in accordance with mission
• Cultivates key relationships on behalf of the organization through outreach and collaboration across the community
• Provides community leadership in LGBT advocacy and public policy

Human Resource Management

• Manages all human resource functions, including the maintenance of personnel policies and procedures, office policies and procedures, new hire reporting, job descriptions, evaluation protocols and evaluation forms
• Oversees the recruitment, hiring, development, promotion, evaluation and termination of employees. Ensures compliance with all agency and regulatory policies that cover paid staff, volunteers, contracted consultants, volunteers, and workers with umbrella organizations.
• Maintains a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse group of top-quality staff and volunteers

Financial Management

• Assures adequate control and accounting of funds, including developing and maintaining sound financial practices
• Works with the Board of Directors and staff to prepare a budget and sees that the agency functions within its financial guidelines and limitations
• Assures maintenance of office records and documents and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and reporting requirements (such as annual information returns, payroll withholding and reporting)
• Assures that funds are dispersed according to contract and grant requirements and donor designations

Facilities Management

• Manages the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, an 18,000 square facility in downtown Tulsa that encompasses the Wellness Center, the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library, HIV/STD testing services, a David Bohnett CyberCenter, an art gallery, retail space, meeting rooms, and an Events Center.
• Provides direction and oversight in matters of technology
• Works with the Facilities Committee and Capital Fund Trustees in ensuring that the Equality Center and Events Center are well-maintained at all times.
• Works with the Facilities Committee in coordinating short-term individual and group rentals of the Equality Center and the Events Center

Governance and Leadership

• Provides complete, effective and timely information to the Board of Directors to help its members make informed decisions
• Functions within regulations set by the OkEq bylaws and respects the role of Board officers, committee chairs, and the board as a whole
• Assists the Board of Directors in developing and implementing the strategic plan and goals
• Works with the Board of Directors to address ongoing operational needs of the organization
• Works collaboratively with Capital Fund Trustees

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Experience and Qualifications

Professional Qualities Desired

• Proven leadership – Ability to lead organizations through growth and challenges
• Strong motivational and team building skills
• Financial management and budgeting experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in fundraising and donor management
• Excellent internal and external communication skills
• Strategic planning and thinking abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and sensitivity to cultural diversity

Experience Required

• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience
• Strong program development and grant writing talents
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree; Masters in relevant field a plus
• General computer skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Public speaking ability
• Expertise in program planning and budgeting
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, including major gifts, planned giving, annual campaigns, direct mail and special events
• Ability to recruit, train and successfully involve volunteers in organizational activities
• Expertise in non-profit organization and management
• Knowledge of LGBT issues and community-based organizations
• Ability to work a flexible 40-50 hour week; including nights

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Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities and advancement to all individuals, employment decisions at Oklahomans for Equality will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Oklahomans for Equality does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, marital status, veteran status, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.