| Job Category : | Management |
| Company Name: | Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform (OCJR) |
| Position Name: | Executive Director |
| Location : | Oklahoma |
| Job Description : | Position Title: Executive DirectorReports to: Board of DirectorsOklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform’s (OCJR) mission is to serve as a catalyst for systemic change in Oklahoma’s criminal legal system to promote just and appropriate accountability while reducing mass incarceration and its generational harm to families. Our vision is that Oklahoma’s criminal legal system reflects proactive, data-driven, and cost-effective solutions that empower, equip, and engage communities, families, and individuals in rehabilitation, restoration, and redemption. Our organization’s values include Courage & Integrity, Value & Invest in Human Potential, Fairness &Equality, Compassion, Accountability, Dignity & Self Worth, Dedication & Determination, Fiscal Responsibility.OCJR has been instrumental to past reform (e.g., SQ780), has the team and external credibility to grow that impact, and uniquely positioned to support collaborative efforts to advance education and advocacy of sensible reforms in a state having among the three highest incarceration rates and stark racial disparities.Position Summary OCJR is currently seeking an experienced, highly-skilled and mission-driven individual to fill the role of Executive Director (ED). The ED is a fervent leader committed to enacting meaningful change in Oklahoma’s criminal justice system. The ED is a visionary equally adept at articulating bold ideas and translating those ideas into actionable strategies grounded in data and lived experience. The ED is a self-aware, influential leader among Oklahoma’s diverse criminal justice reform community, capable of building trust among stakeholders having a range of ideologies, lived experiences and networks.Reporting to OCJR’s Board, the ED is accountable for the overall leadership and effectiveness of the OCJR organization, ensuring the right resources, strategies, infrastructure, and workplace culture are in place to successfully support OCJR’s mission. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication and facilitation skills; a proactive, collaborative and data-guided management style; and experience leading teams to create change and achieve ambitious results.Essential Duties & Responsibilities Oversee and implement the strategic direction of OCJR: Define, implement, and continuously improve the structure, processes, resources, and culture of the organization to build a sustainable operating model for OCJR’s mission and successful execution of the organization’s strategic plan.Translate OCJR’s strategic plan to annual operating plans, activities, and objectives; clearly define expectations, resources, and accountability; and oversees implementation and measurement of progress.Effectively lead and manage to optimize operational effectiveness, create a high functioning team and maximize community engagement and impact.Strengthen organizational policies, procedures, and accountability to ensure OCJR lives its mission, earns a reputation for high standards and researches and utilizes best practices.Be a role model internally and externally for the organizational values, inspiring staff, volunteers, coalition partners, policy makers, and other stakeholders to engage actively in creating positive change in our criminal legal system and for our communities.Manage organizational advancement, budget and complex stakeholders: Effectively develop and ensure budget and funding strategies are aligned with OCJR’s strategic plan and outcomes.Cultivate relationships with existing and new philanthropic funders to sustain and grow their support for OCJR and its priorities.Ensure compliance to regulatory and company policies as well as grant/funding requirements and commitments.Establish and maintain productive working relationships with key influencers, policymakers, stakeholders, state and national partners, and coalition members – all having different ideologies and perspectives.Position and maintain reputation of the organization as the leader and trusted policy authority in Oklahoma’s criminal justice reform movement.Provide consistent, transparent, and diligent reporting to, collaboration with, and engagement of OCJR’s Board of Directors.Build and lead a highly-effective team: Successfully manage a team of professionals, including Policy Counsel, Statewide EngagementDirector, Digital Communications, and Office Manager.Attract, develop, and retain high level talent and expertise needed to achieve OCJR goals and objectives.Establish and cultivate a positive and uplifting workplace culture that is defined by its core values emphasizing engagement, collaboration, inclusion, and trust.Ensure OCJR has effective public relations strategies that utilizes all expertise and appropriate resources within OCJR; actively participate in events, panels and speaking engagements; and proactively engage in policy discussions with legislators, government officials, community leaders, and criminal legal system stakeholders.Work closely in collaboration with OCJR research partners, volunteers and analysts to research, consolidate, and share relevant information to impact change.Qualifications Education & Preferred Experience Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field. Advanced degree, or equivalent experience, preferred.Minimum of 5 years experience leading professional-level talent and developing teams in highly collaborative and interactive environments.Minimum of 5 years experience working in criminal legal or legislative systems, with experience specifically in Oklahoma preferred.Proven track record working with senior leaders in both the private and public sectors, influencing and collaborating on social change strategies and projects.Experience and reputation for excellence in nonprofit management, best practices, and fundraising.Demonstrated competency in budget creation and management; fiscal responsibility.Competencies, Skills & Abilities Cultural competency: Ability to build rapport with individuals from a wide variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds with a strong and enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Masterful communication (written and verbal), with excellent interpersonal relationship building and facilitation skills, approaching all interactions with positive intent, empathy, and integrity.A high-energy influencer and excellent public speaker.Demonstrated ability to translate a vision or ideas into proposed strategies and action plans, define and communicate clear roles and expectations, elevate focus and energy of team on priorities, and empower and engage team of professionals to achieve desired outcomes.Ability to define and use appropriate metrics to measure success and organizational performance as well as performance of individual projects and strategies.Highly organized with demonstrated effectiveness in establishing and improving processes and in managing projects and events, with excellent follow-through.Intrinsically motivated with a continuous improvement mindset, seeking and using data and best practices to propose and strengthen innovative solutions, partnerships, and policies that create change.Proactive and collaborative leadership style, aligning and empowering staff and other stakeholders to maximize impact and change.Conducts all activities with integrity in alignment with principles and values of the organization.Ability to travel throughout state and occasionally work non-traditional hours and settings.Pay range:Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experienceBenefits:Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% employee premiumPaid short-term & long-term disabilityPaid life insurance ($25k)IRA – up to 3% employer contributionPTO – 120 hoursPaid HolidaysWe are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayEducation:Bachelor’s (Preferred)Experience:criminal legal system: 2 years (Preferred)legislative system: 2 years (Preferred)non-profit management & fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: Multiple Locations |