COMMUNITY OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Our Blood Institute; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Our Blood Institute in Tulsa seeks a Community Operations Executive Director to lead donor recruitment, sponsor and volunteer engagement, and oversee collection, storage, and delivery of blood products in our region.

You will serve as the face of Our Blood Institute in Tulsa, drive cross-functional leadership across departments, align people, resources, and priorities, and influence outcomes through collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, build alignment across departments, and achieve shared organizational goals.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor recruitment efforts and engage sponsors and volunteers.
• Oversee collection, storage, and delivery of blood products.
• Serve as the face of Our Blood Institute in Tulsa and strengthen community partnerships.
• Provide cross-functional leadership across departments to align people, resources, and priorities.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Collaborative leadership

Communication

Job description

Join Our Blood Institute, an innovative, forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing lifesaving blood products to hospitals and communities throughout our region. OBI helps build strong community partnerships. We believe strong community partnerships are the foundation of our mission, bringing together donors, volunteers, businesses, schools, healthcare organizations, and civic leaders to help ensure a safe and reliable blood supply for those in need. Through advanced blood testing technologies, a commitment to quality and safety, and a history of rapid organizational growth, we continue to expand our impact while delivering exceptional service to patients, donors, and healthcare partners.

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.

Salary: $95000 - $135000 per year