Now Hiring: Community Planner/Cross Systems Coordinator
By the Office of Planning and Coordination
To apply, click here.
The Community Planner / Cross Systems Coordinator for the Children's State Advisory Workgroup (CSAW) is responsible for coordinating strategic initiatives across various systems and communities to prevent and mitigate trauma, build hope, and enhance community capacity. This role involves identifying family and community strengths and needs, and collaborating with CSAW members and stakeholders from both public and private sectors in Oklahoma. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), at least 2 years of relevant professional experience, and skills in strategic planning, performance management, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. They must also have experience managing advanced projects, building community partnerships, and facilitating meetings and training sessions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of two (2) + years of professional experience in public administration, community development, communications, business, public health, social services, or closely related field;
- Knowledge and experience in strategic planning, performance management, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience planning, organizing, and directing the completion of advanced level projects;
- Experience in building community partnerships, facilitating meetings and trainings, and collaborating with diverse populations;
- Experience facilitating and/or providing technical assistance and support to state and/or local community boards, advisory committee, coalitions, etc.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Ability to set an inspiring vision and motivate others to reach goals in support of that vision;
- Ability to establish ambitious goals and set aligned strategy;
- Desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn;
- Knowledge of systems and polices influencing children, youth, design and families
- Strong understanding of equitable family and community engagement practices;
- Understanding of human centered design and co-design;
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Data analytics and application skills to inform decision-making;
- Knowledge of technology and software (virtual meetings, Microsoft Office, social media) and ability to use them to maximize efficiency and services;
- Ability to effectively organize one’s own time and complex collaborative projects;
- Ability to track and report program measurables;
- Conscientious commitment and willingness to provide courteous, consistent, efficient service through the performance of the prescribed job duties;
- Must be willing and able to conduct occasional job-related travel, in state out of state.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates the support, development, and implementation of programs including Thriving Families Safer Children Initiative and others. Develops goals, objectives, and outcomes for strategies aimed to improve outcomes for child well-being and safety across systems;
- Consults with agency leadership, CSAW leadership and other stakeholders to ensure that strategic goals and program outcomes are developed, implemented, and monitored within prescribed time frame and resource parameters;
- Leads strategic efforts related to community capacity building, strategic planning, partnership consultation, training & development, public education and awareness and policy advocacy;
- Facilitates and provides technical assistance to the Children’s State Advisory Workgroup (CSAW), Trauma-Informed Workgroup and other groups;
- Serves as a consultant and technical assistance provider to stakeholder groups; develops and fosters strategic partnerships; and represent agency and CSAW at various community events and meetings;
- Maintains a statewide repository of tools, products, resources, and partnerships;
- Facilitates meetings, research gathering and report writing for the development, implementation, and evaluation of CSAW efforts;
- Adheres to all federal and state grant guidance and maintains all required records and documentation for funding compliance including completing regular progress reports.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General office setting. (In-Office)
SALARY
$61,500 / Year + Benefits
FULL-TIME
40 hours per week
To apply, click here.