COMMUNITY OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (TULSA, OK)

Oklahoma Blood Institute

$85K — $100K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in community engagement or operations
  • Demonstrated success in cross-functional team leadership
  • Proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills
  • Experience managing multiple priorities with attention to detail
  • Strong commitment to continuous improvement
  • Integrity, professionalism, and compassion in leadership

Responsibilities

  • Lead recruitment efforts for blood donors in the community
  • Engage with community sponsors and volunteers to strengthen partnerships
  • Oversee collection, storage, and delivery of blood products
  • Align resources and priorities across departments to meet goals
  • Influence and lead teams without direct authority
  • Motivate and develop high-performing teams
  • Drive innovation and collaboration within the operational framework

Benefits

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

What We're Looking For
  • 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

Our Blood Institute offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Plan, 401(k) retirement plan, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Tuition Reimbursement along with tenure bonuses ($500 bonus after 6 months, $1,000 bonus after 1 year, and $1,500 bonus after 3 years).

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your vision, strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and ability to build meaningful community relationships can make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply. Join an innovative organization experiencing exciting growth and help influence the future of blood services through cutting-edge testing technology, strong community partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to saving lives.

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