COMMUNITY OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (TULSA, OK)

About the role

As the Community Operations Executive Director, you will lead local efforts to recruit blood donors, engage community sponsors and volunteers, and oversee the efficient collection, storage, and delivery of blood products. This highly visible leadership position combines community engagement with operational leadership in a dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You'll serve as the face of Our Blood Institute in the Tulsa community, leading initiatives that strengthen community partnerships, expand donor engagement, and support our continued growth.

You will also provide cross-functional leadership across departments and teams, aligning people, resources, and priorities to achieve organizational goals. This role requires the ability to influence without direct authority, build strong internal partnerships, and bring diverse teams together to solve challenges and deliver exceptional results. Your leadership will directly influence how we serve our hospital partners today while helping shape the future of blood services for tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Lead local efforts to recruit blood donors and engage community sponsors and volunteers.
• Oversee the efficient collection, storage, and delivery of blood products.
• Serve as the face of Our Blood Institute in the Tulsa community, leading initiatives that strengthen community partnerships and expand donor engagement.
• Provide cross-functional leadership across departments and teams, aligning resources and priorities to achieve organizational goals.
• Influence without direct authority, build strong internal partnerships, and bring diverse teams together to solve challenges.

Qualifications

• An innovative, strategic thinker who enjoys building relationships and creating meaningful community impact.
• A collaborative leader who motivates and develops high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, build alignment across departments, and achieve shared organizational goals.
• An exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively navigate competing priorities.
• Committed to continuous improvement and finding creative solutions to challenges.
• A person of integrity who leads with professionalism, accountability, and compassion.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tenure bonuses ($500 after 6 months, $1,000 after 1 year, and $1,500 after 3 years)