Executive Director, Reading Partners Tulsa

Reading Partners•Tulsa, OK

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reading Partners is seeking a professional, dynamic, self-motivated leader to be our Executive Director (ED) of Reading Partners Tulsa. The ED acts as the lead local fundraiser, external representative, strategist, and budget and regional operations leader. The ED spearheads the region’s partnerships with Union Public Schools, Tulsa Public Schools, and other strategically aligned charter networks and community based organizations/partners. The ED also sets the vision and the course for (PbRP) growth and expansion within the region. The ED directly manages a local team of, a community engagement manager and AmeriCorps members to power program and community engagement functions. They will work closely with a Program Director on the National Programs team to support local Program Managers based in the region. In close collaboration with national teams, they will guide staff and AmeriCorps volunteers to achieve regional goals, impacting over 650 students and 500 volunteers. They will lead programmatic and community engagement goals that are aligned with regional and national strategic plans. They will act as a coach, mentor, and inspirational leader to retain a collaborative and community-focused team. The Executive Director is the primary face of Reading Partners managing fundraising and community partnerships, and has full bottom-line fiscal responsibility for the entire region. The ED is the on-the-ground point of contact of Reading Partners in maintaining relationships with key funders. They receive stewardship and strategy support from a Development Director who is part of a small team of fundraising professionals working to support the development function across a portfolio of regions. The ED will report to the Vice President of Regions. This position requires hybrid reporting. The Executive Director will work from Reading Partners' regional offices 1-3 times per week to oversee regional operations and engage with the team.

Requirements

Over 5+ years of robust senior-level leadership experience working with nonprofits, school districts, government officials, and philanthropic organizations in the Tulsa area
A builder of authentic relationships with community partners, policymakers, funders and other supporters, able to engage with a variety of individuals and speaks in a clear and compelling manner about the organization’s goals and priorities.
Demonstrated success in developing and executing fundraising strategies.
Proven accomplishments in front-line fundraising, including demonstrated success in fundraising one million dollars or more.
Proven track record of accomplishing programmatic goals in an educational setting in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Demonstrated success in staff recruitment, leadership, management, and development.
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage large and complex operating budgets.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated creativity when addressing challenging situations with limited resources.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly adaptive environment.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Display a deep belief in our mission and root your work in our core values.
Ability to prove eligibility to work legally in the U.S. and that you are at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alumnus/alumna
Experience working in launch or growth phases of organizations

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Tulsa staff and AmeriCorps volunteers toward highly successful program implementation, community engagement, and financial targets.
Oversee growth strategy and all regional business operations.
Help determine and achieve programmatic and other goals aligned with the regional and national strategic plans: 650 students enrolled and 585 served with 12 or more tutoring sessions
Negotiate and secure contracted fee for service from school program partners
Build fundraising, regional infrastructure, and capacity to support future growth.
Provide executive oversight of all program operations: budgeting, compliance, and program efficacy.
Oversee day-to-day regional operations with support from the Regional Operations, National Accounting, HR, Talent, and IT departments.
Partner with the regional team to drive resources (both funds and volunteer tutors) to the region.
Collaborate with other Executive Directors and members of the national team to develop and implement a system for sharing resources and best practices across all Reading Partners locations.
Oversee the recruitment, selection, coaching, management, and support for up to 27 Reading Partners AmeriCorps volunteers toward successful program implementation across all Tulsa schools and partner platforms.
In partnership with the Development Director, lead all fundraising for the region to exceed revenue goal of $1.9 million.
Ensure appropriate funding diversification to meet revenue goals.
Appropriately steward individual and high net worth donors.
Oversee key annual fundraising campaigns.
Develop and manage the regional board to provide effective local leadership and ambassadorship.
Collaborate with development staff and board members to identify, cultivate, and steward potential funders.
Work closely with the national grants team to ensure proper implementation of the state or national AmeriCorps grants, and to steward the relationship effectively to continue our strong relationship with all state and national AmeriCorps agencies.
Drive all external partnership-building in the region to grow and scale the region.
Partner with the program manager(s) to recommit current schools and recruit new schools by late spring to ensure Reading Partners Tulsa will meet its schools served each year.
Partner with other nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental entities to affect students’ reading success.
Engage and manage relationships with elected officials and public sector partners to support the advancement of Reading Partners as a key partner in the educational system in the Tulsa area.
Build and grow relationships with school district-level leaders to ensure Reading Partners’ success as an evidence-based literacy program that is proven to help students learn to read.
Support Reading Partners’ role in the policy dialogue around literacy, education, and national service.
Increase organizational visibility and profile in local media markets through the successful creation and implementation of a regional communications plan.
Serve as the primary local public spokesperson for Reading Partners, acting as the public face of the organization within the region.
Develop strategic partnerships to support Reading Partners’ community engagement and volunteer recruitment efforts.
Other duties as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with substantial employer contributions toward both employee and family premiums
Life and disability insurance at no cost to employees
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Significant pre-tax employer funding to help offset employees’ out-of-pocket medical expenses, including providing first dollar coverage for some plan options.
Spring Health for easy access to therapy, coaching, and wellness resources, including six sessions provided at no cost to employees.
Carrot for guidance and support related to hormonal health, fertility, family-building, and gender-affirming services.
403(b) retirement plan with immediate eligibility to participate and to receive employer matching contributions.
Flexible Paid Time Off (Unlimited PTO)
Paid Parental Leave for up to 8 weeks for birth and non-birth parents.
14 paid holidays annually, plus one week of office closure in early July and two weeks in late December.
A dynamic, mission-driven culture with a strong commitment to employee development and career growth.