Director of Strategic Initiatives - Oklahoma

Job Description

Job Description

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

JOB IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

Department : Strategic Operations

Direct Supervisor : ED of Strategic Operations

Hiring Manager(s) : ED of Strategic Operations

Hiring Approver : Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Classification : X Full-time

FLSA Status : X Exempt (Salaried)

Version Date : February 2025

HR Approval Date : February 2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Strategic Initiatives has a highly impactful role that takes ownership and represents One More Child in an expansion area. It serves as a catalyst for mobilizing the local church to make a lasting impact on children and families within the child welfare system. This role equips churches with tools and training to serve the most vulnerable populations. Through this, the Director will prepare churches, so they are able to provide crucial support to foster families, create and grow church-based single moms community programs, host family support events, and lead efforts to combat human trafficking through training, prevention, and awareness. The Director is responsible for networking, building relationships, mobilizing volunteers, and overseeing initiatives that provide practical services to families in need. Additionally, the Director will build connections and relationships for development and fundraising purposes, contributing to sustainability of OMC’s work in the area. A remote position, it is nonetheless a dynamic and collaborative work environment, partnering with multiple other departments within the organization. It is a hybrid work approach that blends remote office-based work with time spent in the community. The role requires flexibility to work both independently and as part of a team, often engaging with diverse groups, including church leaders, volunteers, families, donors, and community partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Church Engagement & Mobilization : Work directly with local churches to inspire and equip them to serve foster families, single mothers, and those impacted by human trafficking. Lead efforts to build long-term, sustainable partnerships that extend the Church’s reach in the child welfare system.
• Program Development & Oversight : Develop and implement programs using or adapting OMCs existing templates for growing programs that provide wrap-around support to foster families, including organizing volunteers, gathering resources, and ensuring families are well supported. Establish church-based single moms community programs, ensuring they are well-resourced and effective in meeting the needs of single mothers and their children.
• Training & Awareness : Lead and coordinate training for church members, volunteers, and first responders in the areas of trauma-informed care, human trafficking prevention, and other related topics. Ensure church members, volunteers, and first responders are equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to serve and protect vulnerable children and families.
• Volunteer Mobilization & Management : Mobilize, recruit, and manage a growing volunteer base, ensuring they are trained, supported, and connected to meaningful opportunities to serve. Monitor volunteer engagement and impact, ensuring volunteer efforts align with organizational goals.
• Direct Service & Impact : Oversee direct services provided to children and families, ensuring that support reaches individuals through church-based initiatives. Ensure these services are executed with compassion, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Community Outreach & Partnerships : Cultivate relationships with local organizations, agencies, and other stakeholders in the child welfare and anti-human trafficking sectors to collaborate on initiatives and maximize the impact on the community.
• Impact Reporting & Evaluation : Track and measure the success of initiatives, reporting on the outcomes and overall impact. Continuously evaluate programs and services to ensure they meet the needs of the community and achieve desired results. Maintain awareness of designated budget, including expenditures and revenue sources, and participate in budget management processes and reporting.
• Development & Fundraising : Collaborate with the Development Department team to support fundraising activities, including donor engagement, grant writing, and event planning. Assist in identifying funding or revenue opportunities, cultivating relationships with potential donors, and communicating the impact of programs to secure financial support for ongoing initiatives.

ESSENTIAL SUPERVISORY DUTIES

This role does not include supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and One More Child may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises. Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical requirements.

This position requires the ability to travel both locally and nationally, involving extended periods of driving or flying, and at times lifting of materials or supplies for events and programs (up to fifty pounds). The ability to spend considerable time in meetings, giving presentations, and at events is necessary, which will require sitting or standing for extended periods or moving between locations. The ability to set up events, including arranging tables, chairs, and other necessary materials, varying in weight, is needed. The role also involves regular use of a computer for communication, data entry, and program planning, which requires the ability to type, move, and conduct inputs. The pace of the job can vary, with some periods of heavy activity during program launches or community events that require the ability to stay engaged and focused for extended periods of time. The ability to work on weekends and in the evenings for events or programs is also essential.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment describes the conditions that an employee may encounter when performing their job duties, including but not limited to, the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

This role is a hybrid environment of remote office and work in the community. This may include occasional exposure to the elements for events or program promotions.

DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the requirements of this position, but to describe the general nature of the job and provide a reasonable representation of its activities. Additional related work may be identified and assigned by the organization and included as an area of responsibility while assessing performance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

One More Child is committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of One More Child to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on statuses protected under federal, state, or local laws which are applicable to the organization. As a religious organization, One More Child provides services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.