Now Hiring: Community Planner

The Community Planner plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY) by fostering collaboration, innovation, and results across Oklahoma’s child- and family-serving systems. This position coordinates statewide initiatives designed to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families through effective partnerships, data-driven decision-making, and community engagement.

Serving as a convener, facilitator, and project manager, the Community Planner leads cross-agency efforts that address key OCCY priorities, including supporting children and youth experiencing homelessness, supporting those affected by parental incarceration, and expanding youth and parent engagement initiatives. The role strengthens systems alignment by promoting evidence-informed strategies, cultivating relationships with public and private partners, and ensuring the voices of youth and families shape program and policy development.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills, and will be able to navigate complex systems and build consensus among diverse stakeholders. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on statewide initiatives that promote safety, stability, and well-being for Oklahoma’s children and families.

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• Coordinate and facilitate multi-agency working groups and advisory committees focused on systems improvement for children and families, ensuring clear communication, follow-through, and actionable outcomes.
• Lead project management efforts for statewide initiatives, including developing timelines, managing deliverables, and preparing reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Engage diverse stakeholders — including state agencies, community providers, advocacy organizations, and youth and parent partners — to identify barriers, align strategies, and strengthen partnerships.
• Support systems data collection and evaluation, helping translate findings into practical policy or practice recommendations.
• Develop communication tools and public-facing resources (e.g., reports, briefs, event summaries, and tool-kits) that highlight cross-system outcomes and community impact.
• Facilitate youth and family engagement in program planning and systems improvement using trauma-informed and hope-centered methods.
• Collaborate with OCCY leadership and partner agencies to ensure initiatives align with state priorities, agency goals, and partnership commitments.
• Represent OCCY in statewide and national workgroups, conferences, and collaborations focused on systems change and family well-being.

• Deep understanding of state government systems, including interagency coordination, contracting, and implementation of public policy.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating collaborative groups and building consensus among cross-sector partners.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliverables with multiple partners and funding sources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strategic thinking and clear professional writing.
• Commitment to family and youth engagement and trauma-informed practices.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools, virtual facilitation platforms, and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace and related collaboration tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Health, Planning or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in systems-level work, public administration, or cross-sector project management.
• Experience working with or within state agencies or community collaboratives strongly preferred.

• In-office position located in Oklahoma City, with statewide travel required for meetings and events.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours for community or advisory board engagements.

This position is ideal for someone who:

• Thrives on connecting the dots between systems, partners, and lived experience.
• Can see both the “big picture” and the operational details.
• Values collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Contributes to a positive and supportive team environment.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Applications for the Community Planner position with the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY), Office of Planning and Coordination, will be accepted through December 5, 2025. Applicants have 29 days remaining to apply.

This is a full-time, regular appointment with an annual salary of $61,500.

Please note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the posting end date listed above. If no end date is provided, the position will remain open until filled.

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