IMPACTTULSA

Launched in 2014, ImpactTulsa serves as a collective impact backbone entity that aligns partners and resources to improve educational outcomes for students in the Tulsa area. The partnership includes leaders from education, business, philanthropy, nonprofit, civic and faith communities with a vision that all students are guaranteed a high-quality education. ImpactTulsa is a subsidiary of the Tulsa Community Foundation and a member of the StriveTogether national network. Its 21 school district partners represent over 170,000 students in the Tulsa region. Working with its education, business and nonprofit partners, ImpactTulsa compiles data and measures academic success to identify and share best practices from the region and across the United States that help students reach their full potential.

To learn more about ImpactTulsa, visit www.impacttulsa.org.

MY BROTHER’S KEEPER (MBK) TULSA

My Brother’s Keeper-Tulsa was founded in 2014 by former President Barack Obama and is currently administered under the purview of The Obama Foundation. MBK was launched as a challenge to communities across the country to collectively design solutions to solve problems impacting boys and young men of color (BYMOC). Thus, MBK leads a cross-sector effort focused on building safe and supportive communities for BYMOC where they feel valued and have clear pathways to opportunity. ImpactTulsa serves as a strategic partner to the Obama Foundation and stewards the implementation of My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) in Tulsa. The work of MBK aligns with ImpactTulsa as the organization seeks to drive systemic impact through 1) purposefully shaping the collective strategy and activating partners to execute; 2) serving as a through line for the collective set of efforts; and 3) driving accountability and transparency.

To learn more about My Brother’s Keeper, visit the link about our local initiative here and the national MBK Alliance here.

THE ROLE

My Brother’s Keeper-Tulsa/ImpactTulsa is seeking a passionate, motivated, strategic, and innovative Manager for My Brother’s Keeper Tulsa. This manager will collaborate with organizations to guide the broad-based strategy through the use of data, progress-monitoring, facilitation, community collaboration, strategic convening, and continuous improvement science to ensure the success of boys and young men of color. Acting in tandem with the community, the manager has an opportunity to drive long term transformation for Tulsa’s boys and young men of color. In understanding the importance of building partnerships and coalitions, the manager will inspire teams, board members, and others with the organization’s mission.

The Manager of My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Tulsa will:

• Collaborate with role-alike community leaders and partners to build the capacity for efforts to improve outcomes for marginalized youth and their families;
• Nurture partnerships with school districts, employers, and other organizations with the goal of strengthening the coalition for transformative opportunities for BYMOC;
• Engage in outreach with community members, leaders, youth, mentors, equity-centered youth serving organizations; and
• Manage partner engagement, convening and access to resources such as evidence-based strategies, research, consultants, etc.

CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Project management, time management, and people-management;
• Have a working knowledge of the local and regional ecosystem working toward similar goals;
• Showcase knowledge of education, health, and social service sectors in the Tulsa area
• Strong track record of developing and maintaining relationships with racially and economically diverse stakeholders including corporations, government and schools;
• Successful history getting results through mobilization and/or advocacy;
• Be strong in organization, prioritizing and planning;
• Show initiative as a self-starter and anticipate next steps to achieve outcomes;
• Co-design strategies and policies with BYMOC and influence partners to do the same;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as engaging facilitation skills
• Organize, set priorities, and coordinate activities among many stakeholders
• Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace/Suite
• Interpersonal awareness and emotional intelligence
• Function well in a fast-paced work environment where teamwork is essential
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Some travel required, occasional overnight travel. Must be able to provide individual transport to inter-state locations frequently.
• The ability to work occassional evenings and weekends in order to attend events and meetings.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or at least 2 years experience in facilitation, strategic planning, collective impact, or human-centered design.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

• Anti-Racists
• Excellent Communicators
• Strategic thinkers
• Solution-oriented individuals
• Cross-Sector Collaborators
• Education Advocates
• Mentors/Coaches
• Facilitators
• Leaders with a passion for equity, access, and young people
• Educators

HOURS AND LOCATION

WHEN: The anticipated start date is May 2023.

WHERE: ImpactTulsa is hybrid but works from the office on Tuesdays. ImpactTulsa’s offices are located at 907 S. Detroit Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma. The candidate can anticipate representing MBK and connecting with partners at various partner sites across the city.

SALARY RANGE: Anticipated salary for this position will be up to $55,000 / yr. Salary offering will ultimately depend on prior experience, education, and other qualifications.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Manager of Strategy Development and Implementation are addressed at the link here.