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<a href="#">Apply</a> Description Background: Tulsa Innovation Labs LLC (TIL) is a tech-led economic development organization headquartered in Tulsa, OK pioneered by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. The organization is responsible for catalyzing Tulsa’s leadership in advanced industries such as energy tech, advanced air mobility, virtual health, and cyber. We believe that by building a world-class tech hub in America’s heartland, we unlock opportunity for all. The organization was founded in January 2020 and has already experienced significant momentum including its $38.2M Build Back Better Regional Challenge win and recent $51.7M Tech Hubs award from the US Department of Commerce. Now, TIL is emerging from startup-phase and has established itself as a system hub and community leader, requiring additional emphasis on scaling-up operations and organizational capacity. Position Summary: The Director of Place and Infrastructure serves as the organizational leader for understanding, engaging, and leveraging physical place and infrastructure assets needed to catalyze innovation and economic development. The Director will support the implementation of place-based initiatives such as those from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge’s Skyway Range and corresponding Skyway36 projects, as well as a broader portfolio of efforts that are rooted in physical place in order to enhance and activate place and infrastructure within the Tulsa region. This position requires someone who is passionate about infrastructure, placemaking, and urban development and wants to transform underused or inactive places into catalysts for innovation and economic development. We are looking for an out- of- the-box thinker with creative solutions to challenges and opportunities. Responsibilities / Essential Job Function: <ul> <li>Develop and maintain an understanding of critical place and infrastructure assets and resources in the city, state, and region necessary to support an innovation-based economy. Leverage this understanding to build and execute a cohesive strategy for TIL’s initiatives and investments in place and infrastructure.</li> <li>Support the successful launch and implementation of initiatives and investments through the collaborative leadership of Relationship and Innovation Initiative teammates, securing resources within your domain to apply to initiatives driven by our organization in service to our stakeholders.</li> <li>Iteratively evaluate Tulsa’s place and infrastructure resources based on evolved information and learnings during implementation of initiatives, with the goal of making strategic recommendations on strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in Tulsa’s resource-base. Proactively identify and develop place and infrastructure strategies the organization should pursue to realize its vision for an innovation-based economy.</li> <li>Proactively seek to create and strengthen relationships with our stakeholder communities. </li> <li>As initiatives are successfully launched in partnership with key stakeholders, sunset relationships, agreements, and resources as appropriate in concert with senior leadership.</li> <li>Establish and oversee metrics related to usage and effectiveness of Tulsa’s place and infrastructure assets and resources and make recommendations and updates to senior leadership and stakeholders, using tools and support from the operations team.</li> <li>Influence leverage the processes and methods employed by our organization, and actively contribute improvements to those methodologies based on observations and analysis of their effectiveness.</li> </ul> Requirements Education &amp; Experience: <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree required in business administration, urban planning, public administration/affairs, or a directly related field</li> <li>Minimum 8 years relevant work experience in economic development, strategy development, and partnership building initiatives</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in collaborating with and between organizations and in securing resources in support of place and infrastructure</li> <li>Strong analytical and project management skills</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with team members</li> </ul> Competencies, Skills &amp; Abilities: To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication, organizational and project management skills. You must also have the ability to actively listen, engage and connect with a diverse group of people, fostering meaningful relationships with our partners. Our team must be nimble and adaptable to the growing and changing needs of our organization and stakeholder groups, creating solutions and improving processes to achieve TIL goals. <ul> <li>Integrity – honesty and directness in all things, especially with respect to the true status of initiatives and when in need of help and support from teammates and stakeholders.</li> <li>Intentionality – the desire to act now, and not later, on tasks and initiatives. Exhibit a hunger for success and results.</li> <li>Interest – an attitude of constant learning, curiosity, and humility with respect to what has yet to be understood.</li> <li>Interconnectedness – respect and appreciation for teammates and stakeholders: their backgrounds, skills, history, challenges, fears, and expectations that influence how approach shared tasks and relationships.</li> <li>Organized – Demonstrated ability to manage complex, sometimes conflicting, objectives and tasks.</li> <li>Decisive – Demonstrated ability to act even with incomplete information.</li> <li>Collaborative – Demonstrated ability to convene, facilitate, and develop shared understanding.</li> <li>Intelligent – Demonstrated ability to understand quickly and exhibit good judgement.</li> <li>Communicative – Demonstrated ability to listen to understand, and to share information with others simply and directly.</li> </ul> Physical Requirements: <ul> <li>Communicate: Frequent phone, in-person, and messaging communication via various platforms. Must be able to exchange information effectively and accurately in all elements of verbal and written communication.</li> <li>Operate: Constant operation of computer, phones, and other office productivity tools.</li> <li>Willingness and ability to travel between program and related stakeholder locations, and service provider/vendor offices as required.</li> </ul> Hours &amp; Location: <ul> <li>Position is based in Tulsa within TIL headquarters located at 3 North Cheyenne Ave.</li> <li>Typical work hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 to 5:00, with flexibility required for various events, meetings, and relevant business needs.</li> </ul> Benefits and Compensation: As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirement contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions.</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul>

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Director of Place and Infrastructure

<a href="#">Apply</a> Description Background: Tulsa Innovation Labs LLC (TIL) is a tech-led economic development organization headquartered in Tulsa, OK pioneered by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. The organization is responsible for catalyzing Tulsa’s leadership in advanced industries such as energy tech, advanced air mobility, virtual health, and cyber. We believe that by building a world-class tech hub in America’s heartland, we unlock opportunity for all. The organization was founded in January 2020 and has already experienced significant momentum including its $38.2M Build Back Better Regional Challenge win and $51M in implementation funding as an EDA Designated Tech Hub. Now, TIL is emerging from startup-phase and has established itself as a system hub and community leader, requiring additional emphasis on scaling-up operations and organizational capacity. Position Summary: The Head of Business Attraction reports to the Managing Director and serves as a member of the TIL Leadership Team. The position is responsible for designing, building, and executing a targeted business attraction strategy for advanced industries such as advanced air mobility, energy tech, and autonomous systems. The Head of Business Attraction is accountable for defining and managing internal systems, processes, budgets, and resources to ensure effective and efficient business attraction activities across the TIL system. To be successful in the position, the Head of Business Attraction must have demonstrated competency and depth in leading economic development initiatives, expertise in business-to-business marketing and communication strategies, experience leading and managing high performing teams, as well as mastery of project management skills to plan and facilitate activities, anticipating and mitigating any potential issues, and creating solutions that optimize the impact of TIL. Responsibilities / Essential Job Function: The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position. The description is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary: <ul> <li>Oversees the development and implementation of targeted business attraction activities and programs to reach prospective companies through qualified national and international business development lead generation.</li> <li>Collaborates with regional partners including Chambers of Commerce, state agencies, municipalities, and others to successfully support or lead regional business attraction activities.</li> <li>Executes targeted national and international business development meetings, and recruitment trips; coordinates with other members of the TIL team and related regional partners as needed.</li> <li>Stays current on issues and trends that affect economic development partners, companies, and investment activity; maintains a pulse of general economic development priorities and trends. </li> <li>Develops and maintains professional business relationships with clients, brokers, consultants, site selectors and allies regionally, nationally, and internationally through personal contact and participation in professional industry related organizations.</li> <li>Collaborates with executive leadership team members with the development and implementation of a strategic plan for TIL that includes vision, goals, and objectives.</li> <li>Coordinates cross-functionally to help craft and implement a sustainable strategy to grow the Tulsa region’s industrial base in target sectors.</li> <li>Devises and implements operational plans that include role clarity, accountability, resourcing, and trackable performance indicators.</li> <li>Completes due diligence on prospects and source background information to prepare for business development meetings and special events which promote the Tulsa Region.</li> <li>Conducts promotional and informational presentations to market Tulsa to targeted audiences.</li> <li>Leads communication and engagement related to RFP &amp; RFI processes, effectively managing and facilitating all activities with business prospects and allies.</li> <li>Develop SalesForce Business Attraction module and capabilities in order to provide timely reports to the Managing Director and other key stakeholders on pipeline, activities, etc.</li> <li>Works with Marketing and Communications teams and Research and Data teams to compile fact-sheets and relevant materials/collateral necessary to carry out business attraction activities and assist in the development of other critical assets and campaigns needed.</li> <li>Analyzes trends and conditions that will impact the Tulsa Region and determine necessary strategic modifications to take advantage of those trends and conditions.</li> <li>Identifies areas of opportunity and weakness to improve the competitiveness and business climate of the community and the organization’s related efforts.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned by Managing Director.</li> </ul> Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Education &amp; Experience: <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required.</li> <li>Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in economic development, preferably leading and managing business attraction programs.</li> <li>Experience and strong competency related to program and project management.</li> <li>Experience with process design/development, creative problem solving, and process improvement is a plus.</li> <li>Experience with MS Office Suite and Salesforce (or other CRM) is preferred.</li> </ul> Competencies, Skills &amp; Abilities: To be successful in this role, you must be able to design and lead business attraction strategies, have masterful facilitation and relationship development skills, and the organizational and project management skills to drive results. You must also have excellent communication skills, actively listening, engaging and connecting with diverse groups of people, fostering meaningful relationships with our partners and stakeholders. Our team must be nimble and adaptable to the growing and changing needs of our organization and stakeholder groups, creating solutions and improving processes to achieve TIL goals. <ul> <li>Integrity – honesty and directness in all things, especially with respect to the true status of initiatives and when in need of help and support from teammates and stakeholders.</li> <li>Intentionality – the desire to act now, and not later, on tasks and initiatives. Exhibit a hunger for success and results.</li> <li>Interest – an attitude of constant learning, curiosity, and humility with respect to what has yet to be understood.</li> <li>Interconnectedness – respect and appreciation for teammates and stakeholders: their backgrounds, skills, history, challenges, fears, and expectations that influence how approach shared tasks and relationships.</li> <li>Cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with experience integrating these values into operational practices and team culture.</li> <li>Masterful communication and facilitation skills, approaching all interactions with positive intent, respect, and solutions-based approach.</li> <li>Strong organizational and project management skills, effectively assess &amp; prioritize activities, proactively manage timelines, processes, and resources to achieve defined outcomes.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to translate a vision, ideas and high-level strategies into initiatives and action plans, creating clarity out of ambiguity, and aligning the team/activities to achieve goals.</li> <li>High energy influencer and problem solver, with ability to discern / anticipate needs, proactively mitigate issues, and adapt processes and procedures as necessary to improve for future success.</li> <li>Leads and communicates with a highly collaborative and transparent approach to engaging a team and getting results.</li> <li>Ability to define and utilize appropriate metrics to measure program success and performance and individual projects, processes, and procedures.</li> <li>Champion of change, with ability to perform and adapt/innovate in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment with ongoing refinements to processes and scope of work to achieve goals.</li> <li>Conducts all activities with integrity in alignment with the principles of the George Kaiser Family Foundation.</li> </ul> Physical Requirements: <ul> <li>Communicate: Frequent phone, in-person, and messaging communication via various platforms. Must be able to exchange information effectively and accurately in all elements of verbal and written communication.</li> <li>Operate: Constant operation of computer, phones, and other office productivity tools.</li> <li>Willingness and ability to travel between program and related stakeholder locations, and service provider/vendor offices as required.</li> </ul> Hours &amp; Location: <ul> <li>Position is based in Tulsa within TIL headquarters located at 3 North Cheyenne Ave.</li> <li>Typical work hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 to 5:00, with flexibility required for various events, meetings, and relevant business needs.</li> </ul> Benefits and Compensation: As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirement contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions.</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul>

Head of Business Attraction

<a href="#">Apply</a> Description Background: Tulsa Innovation Labs LLC (TIL) is a tech-led economic development organization headquartered in Tulsa, OK pioneered by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. The organization is responsible for catalyzing Tulsa’s leadership in advanced industries such as energy tech, advanced air mobility, virtual health, and cyber. We believe that by building a world-class tech hub in America’s heartland, we unlock opportunity for all. The organization was founded in January 2020 and has already experienced significant momentum including its $38.2M Build Back Better Regional Challenge win and recent $51.7M Tech Hubs award from the US Department of Commerce. Now, TIL is emerging from startup-phase and has established itself as a system hub and community leader, requiring additional emphasis on scaling-up operations and organizational capacity. Position Summary: The Director of National Business Partnerships will engage non-local corporations, businesses, and enterprises to expand TIL’s network of partners across key areas: capital and entrepreneurship, talent and workforce, and place and infrastructure. This role is essential for sourcing external funding opportunities, securing workforce program placements, and cultivating partnerships that drive TIL’s portfolio of initiatives forward. Additionally, the Director will play a key role in identifying and launching new initiatives to fuel catalytic economic development. Success in this role is not about the number of relationships but the strategic value and productivity of those relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to understand complex industry challenges and translate that insight into impactful outcomes for Tulsa Innovation Labs and the broader Tulsa region. Responsibilities / Essential Job Function: The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position. The description is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary: <ul> <li>Build, define, and execute a proposed slate of targeted non-local businesses that align with TIL defined Initiative strategies to engage on a quarterly-basis.</li> <li>Build professional knowledge of each partner organization, including function, business unit or country operations, leadership structure, and decision making processes. Understand each organization’s resources, priorities, needs and policies.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with the Managing Director, Head of Operations, and Head of Strategy and Initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.</li> <li>Work cross-functionally across the organization to develop and implement strategies to attract funding and engagement from non-local corporations, startups, and mid-sized businesses.</li> <li>Influence people and organizations, including executive management, when issues are complex/difficult and require considerable diplomacy and often no precedent exists. </li> <li>Serve as National point of contact for all non-local companies and businesses ensuring successful navigation of right contacts and resources to support their business in Tulsa.</li> <li>Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses in target industry sectors to identify and nurture collaboration opportunities.</li> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally with events &amp; programming team to identify ways existing or new TIL events or programming can support engagement with high-value business targets, and build awareness and buy-in of TIL vision and drives priorities forward</li> <li>Work with Events and Programming team to coordinate an annual calendar of events relevant to advancing key business relationships including conferences, dinners, visits, etc.</li> <li>Working with Initiatives team and Marketing/Communications teams, prepare and then deliver compelling presentations and pitches to secure funding or partnership opportunities.</li> <li>Stay informed about industry trends, emerging and existing companies, market conditions, and investment opportunities and serve as team resources where needed.</li> <li>Devise outreach plan that includes events, communications, and other strategic touchpoints in order to cultivate strategic relationships with target businesses working alongside appropriate team members for insights and guidance to ensure successful adoption and execution.</li> <li>Provide regular information to Marketing and Communications team regarding business or industry issues pertaining to TIL’s mission in newsletters, social media and other relevant distribution avenues, providing content or tapping into industry experts to aid in content creation.</li> <li>Represent TIL in areas relative to national business relationships by attending specific conferences, events, and meetings where appropriate and aligned with defined strategy.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned by Managing Director.</li> </ul> Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Qualifications: <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree required in business administration, public administration/affairs, or a directly related field</li> <li>Minimum 8 years relevant work experience in economic development, strategy development, and partnership building initiatives</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in collaborating with and between organizations to drive innovation</li> <li>Familiarity with content management and productivity systems, AP Style, Slack, Salesforce, Canva, Asana, SplashThat, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media platforms preferred.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with team members</li> </ul> Competencies, Skills &amp; Abilities: To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication, organizational and project management skills. You must also have the ability to actively listen, engage and connect with a diverse group of people, fostering meaningful relationships with our partners. Our team must be nimble and adaptable to the growing and changing needs of our organization and stakeholder groups, creating solutions and improving processes to achieve TIL goals. <ul> <li>Integrity – honesty and directness in all things, especially with respect to the true status of initiatives and when in need of help and support from teammates and stakeholders.</li> <li>Intentionality – the desire to act now, and not later, on tasks and initiatives. Exhibit a hunger for success and results. </li> <li>Interest – an attitude of constant learning, curiosity, and humility with respect to what has yet to be understood.</li> <li>Interconnectedness – respect and appreciation for teammates and stakeholders: their backgrounds, skills, history, challenges, fears, and expectations that influence how approach shared tasks and relationships.</li> <li>Organized – Demonstrated ability to manage complex, sometimes conflicting, objectives and tasks.</li> <li>Decisive – Demonstrated ability to act even with incomplete information.</li> <li>Collaborative – Demonstrated ability to convene, facilitate, and develop shared understanding.</li> <li>Intelligent – Demonstrated ability to understand quickly and exhibit good judgement.</li> <li>Communicative – Demonstrated ability to listen to understand, and to share information with others simply and directly.</li> </ul> Physical Requirements: <ul> <li>Communicate: Frequent phone, in-person, and messaging communication via various platforms. Must be able to exchange information effectively and accurately in all elements of verbal and written communication.</li> <li>Operate: Constant operation of computer, phones, and other office productivity tools.</li> <li>Willingness and ability to travel between program and related stakeholder locations, and service provider/vendor offices as required.</li> </ul> Hours &amp; Location: <ul> <li>Position is based in Tulsa within TIL headquarters located at 3 North Cheyenne Ave.</li> <li>Typical work hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 to 5:00, with flexibility required for various events, meetings, and relevant business needs.</li> </ul> Benefits and Compensation: As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirement contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions.</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul>

Director, Business Relationships

<a href="#">Apply</a> Description Background: Tulsa Innovation Labs LLC (TIL) is a tech-led economic development organization headquartered in Tulsa, OK pioneered by the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF) and supported operationally by the Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF). The organization is responsible for catalyzing Tulsa’s leadership in advanced industries such as energy tech, advanced air mobility, virtual health, and cyber. We believe that by building a world-class tech hub in America’s heartland, we unlock opportunity for all. The organization was founded in January 2020 and has already experienced significant momentum including its $38.2M Build Back Better Regional Challenge win and EDA Tech Hubs Designation alongside$51M in awarded implementation funding. Now, TIL is emerging from startup-phase and has established itself as a system hub and community leader, requiring additional emphasis on scaling-up operations and organizational capacity. Position Summary: The Senior Associate of Grants Administration will be responsible for overseeing grant finances, ensuring adherence to budgets, compliance, and reporting standards, in addition to analyzing financial data to optimize resource allocation and support grant program success. Working directly with the TIL Head of Operations and Finance Manager, this role will also be responsible for providing TIL team members and other regional partners pre-grant support, active grant support, and post-grant support. This role is a grant-funded position through August 2029. Responsibilities / Essential Job Function: This role will support TIL-led federally funded or externally funded component projects grants compliance and processes as detailed below: <ul> <li>Collaborate with Finance Manager to develop and maintain grant record-keeping systems, budgets, procedures and documentation</li> <li>Review, monitor, and analyze monthly financial transactions and ensure adherence to grant requirements</li> <li>Manage and track project budget objectives, milestones, deliverables, resources, timelines and risks through roadmaps and updates to senior leadership and stakeholders</li> <li>Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder training that enables successful financial implementation of awarded projects</li> <li>Examine records, operating practices, and documentation to ensure compliance with established internal control procedures</li> <li>Support TIL teammates in future grant applications by providing expert advice in budget design in order to advance operational excellence </li> <li>Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal management purposes, providing recommendations for action where appropriate</li> <li>Act as a liaison between the finance team, the initiative team and TIL partners, providing regular updates on financial performance of awarded projects</li> <li>Support continuous improvement by implementing grant tracking systems, databases, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy</li> <li>Other duties as reasonably requested</li> </ul> Requirements Education &amp; Experience: <ul> <li>High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in finance or business preferred.</li> <li>Three to five years relevant work experience administering federally-funded grants</li> <li>Strong analytical and project management skills</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with team members</li> </ul> Competencies, Skills &amp; Abilities: To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication, organizational and project management skills. You must also be able to actively listen, engage and connect with a diverse group of people, fostering meaningful relationships with our partners. Our team must be nimble and adaptable to the growing and changing needs of our organization and stakeholder groups, creating solutions and improving processes to achieve TIL goals. <ul> <li>Integrity – honesty and directness in all things, especially regarding the true status of initiatives and when in need of help from teammates and stakeholders.</li> <li>Intentionality – the desire to act now, and not later, on tasks and initiatives. Exhibit a hunger for success and results.</li> <li>Interest – an attitude of constant learning, curiosity, and humility with respect to what has yet to be understood.</li> <li>Interconnectedness – respect and appreciation for teammates and stakeholders: their backgrounds, skills, history, challenges, fears, and expectations that influence how approach shared tasks and relationships.</li> <li>Organized – Demonstrated ability to manage complex, sometimes conflicting, objectives and tasks.</li> <li>Decisive – Demonstrated ability to act even with incomplete information.</li> <li>Collaborative – Demonstrated ability to convene, facilitate, and develop shared understanding.</li> <li>Intelligent – Demonstrated ability to understand quickly and exhibit good judgement.</li> <li>Communicative – Demonstrated ability to listen, understand, and share information with others.</li> </ul> Required Knowledge/Skills: <ul> <li>Understanding of federal grant opportunities and funding sources and being able to translate that into outcomes / priorities / strategy.</li> <li>Understanding of federal grant opportunities and funding sources.</li> <li>Strong execution skills, with attention to detail (reflected through partnerships created, grants executed, initiatives designed) </li> <li>Developing and managing strategic partnerships (local and national) (e.g. networking in conferences and attracting meaningful connections to Tulsa)</li> <li>Communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills (e.g. reflected through corporate partnerships)</li> <li>Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Competent and comfortable leading external partnership conversations and negotiations (reflected through grant implementation convos)</li> <li>Leadership with an instinct for taking the initiative.</li> <li>Ability to work cross functionally to manage the identification and addressing of portfolio needs. (Reflected through project ideation for grants)</li> <li>Critical thinking + thought leadership in Tech, and TIL’s role in it</li> <li>Leading projects with external stakeholders at partner organizations.</li> <li>Understanding of federal grant opportunities and funding sources.</li> <li>Experience leading projects with external stakeholders at partner organizations.</li> <li>Strong organizational, time management, project management and problem-solving skills, with ability to balance competing priorities and deliverables, required.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, Asana, Adobe, Slack.</li> <li>Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias.</li> <li>Ability to balance having fun while getting top results at work.</li> </ul> Physical Requirements: <ul> <li>Communicate: Frequent phone, in-person, and messaging communication via various platforms. Must be able to exchange information effectively and accurately in all elements of verbal and written communication.</li> <li>Operate: Constant operation of computers, phones, and other office productivity tools.</li> <li>Willingness and ability to travel between program and related stakeholder locations, and service provider/vendor offices as required.</li> </ul> Hours &amp; Location: <ul> <li>Position is in Tulsa within TIL headquarters at 3 North Cheyenne Ave.</li> <li>Typical work hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 to 5:00, with flexibility required for various events, meetings, and relevant business needs</li> </ul> Benefits and Compensation: As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirement contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions.</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul> Salary Description $55,000 - $75,000 per year

Senior Associate, Grants Administration - Tech Hubs

<a href="#">Apply</a> Job Type Full-time Description Background: The Phoenix Development Council (PDC) was formed to contribute to community betterment, enhance social welfare, promote and preserve history and culture, combat community deterioration, and relieve distress to the community of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s East 36th ST N and Peoria Avenue neighborhoods known as The Phoenix District. The Phoenix Development Council pursues its mission through the following community development activities: <ul> <li>Encourage economic opportunity and commercial development within the Phoenix District;</li> <li>Promote a more supportive business environment for historical residents of the area through advocacy, education, and other activities as needed;</li> <li>Improve public spaces and advocate for quality public infrastructure;</li> <li>Enhance the visual appearance and undergo placemaking activities throughout the Phoenix District; and</li> <li>Hold meetings, seminars, and other activities for the instruction and education of members and the public on topics of community and economic recovery, development and revitalization that fosters the inclusive development of The Phoenix District.</li> </ul> Position Summary The Phoenix Development Council seeks a self-motivated and enterprising Executive Director to lead the organization and coordinate and oversee its programming. As its first Executive Director, the Phoenix Development Council is looking for someone to enhance its mission to create vibrancy in the<a href="https://phoenixdistricttulsa.org/" target="_blank"> Phoenix District</a> by working with businesses, property owners, community partners, and volunteers to implement the organization’s strategic plan. The Program Director is responsible for facilitating and promoting revitalization focused on the Phoenix District while impacting the North Tulsa community in general. The Executive Director will work with various community stakeholders to revitalize and grow the economic footprint of the Phoenix District. This position is an exempt role that reports to the chair of the Phoenix Development Councils’ Board of Directors and closely collaborates with a GKFF® Senior Program Officer. Essential Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: <ul> <li>Participate with the Board of Directors in developing goals and objectives to guide the organization in a strategic direction to pursue the organization’s mission; develop and improve operations and create new opportunities to further the mission of the organization; act as a professional advisor to the Board of Directors on all aspects of the organization’s activities.</li> <li>Report regularly to the Board Chair on a variety of items; identify, assess and inform the Board of Directors on internal and external issues that affect the organization.</li> <li>Develop, conduct, and evaluate ongoing public awareness and education programs designed to create awareness of the Phoenix District and foster an understanding of PDC’s goals and objectives.</li> <li>Advocate for quality new economic development in the Phoenix District that meets the organization’s goals and objectives for a walkable commercial area tied to Black equity and entrepreneurship.</li> <li>Assist individual tenants or property owners with physical improvement projects of existing properties through personal consultation or facilitation of professional design services.</li> <li>Recruit new tenants and property owners into the area; reimagine the uses of vacant or underutilized properties.</li> <li>Act as a spokesperson for the Phoenix District; represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile, including creating and enhancing partnerships with city leaders, business owners, and other organizations.</li> <li>Define and track key metrics to measure community impact and program success. Utilize this and other data sources to inform decision making related to community needs and organizational strategic priorities.</li> <li>Provide support to the Board by providing meeting agenda and supporting materials.</li> <li>Assist the board with financial planning and management including research, fundraising development, and grant writing to maintain and increase the funds of the organization.</li> <li>Maintain documents and materials of the PDC; ensure sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed, ensure that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation, withholding, and is properly informed about conditions and limitations concerning insurance coverage.</li> <li>Oversee the responsible management of day-to-day operations of the organization.</li> <li>Recruit, engage, and provide leadership to volunteers and future staff as the organization expands its programs and initiatives.</li> <li>Other duties as needed or coordinated with the Board Chair.</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the successful applicant will demonstrate skills and experience that are included in the following areas: <ul> <li>Knowledge of leadership and management skills as related to a nonprofit organization including fundraising, marketing, grant writing, and program effectiveness preferred</li> <li>An appreciation for and understanding of historic preservation/revitalization; business development; real estate and/or construction; and community involvement</li> <li>Ability to develop and facilitate fundraising including managing and sustaining different revenue streams including programs fees, donations, and grants. </li> <li>Evaluation of community needs and interests and the ability to communicate effectively with civic leaders, business owners, volunteers and other organizations committed to the redevelopment of the Phoenix District;</li> <li>Adept at setting, tracking, and reporting on KPIs to monitor progress toward organizational goals.</li> <li>Ability to interpret data, assess trends, and make informed decisions based on quantitative and qualitative information.</li> <li>Excellent organization and decision making skills and capable of functioning in an independent environment with the ability to effectively plan and manage activities.</li> <li>Superior written and verbal communication skills and a knowledge base of both social and traditional media;</li> <li>Understanding of technology and software programs related to management and office operations, such as Microsoft Office, CRM systems and nonprofit management software</li> <li>Interpersonal Skills and the ability to develop working relationships with various stakeholders</li> <li>Marketing, advertising, and branding experience is a plus.</li> </ul> Education and Experience: <ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree; preferred experience in historic preservation, economics, finance, public relations, urban design, journalism, planning, business administration, public administration, retailing, volunteer or nonprofit administration and/or small business development. </li> <li>Masters Preferred</li> <li>Three to five years of relevant work experience.</li> </ul> Physical Requirements: <ul> <li>Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Some outdoor work is required. </li> <li>The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds</li> <li>The position consistently requires the ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone, as well as maintain visual acuity for operating equipment, reading, and using a keyboard.</li> <li>Position requires sitting, or standing, and working with a computer for extended periods of time.</li> </ul> Hours &amp; Location: <ul> <li>This position operates full time/in-person (40 hours/week) Monday–Friday. Must have availability to work evening and weekend hours to accommodate activities such as Board meetings, fundraising events and community engagement opportunities.</li> <li>Must be able to accommodate business travel, including occasional overnight trips as required for professional development (e.g. workshops, training and conferences)</li> <li>You must live in or be able to relocate to Tulsa, OK or the surrounding area</li> <li>Maintain a valid driver’s license with appropriate auto insurance.</li> </ul> Benefits and Compensation As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirement contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer-paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul> Salary Description $60,000 - $70,000, based on experience Salary Description $60,000 - $70,000, based on experience

Executive Director, Phoenix Development Council, LLC

<a href="#">Apply</a> Description Status: Full-Time About the Organization Tulsa For You and Me: a collection of talent and economic development programs building a vibrant and inclusive city through a booming economic landscape for Tulsa. Operated under the stewardship of the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF®), affiliated programs include nationally recognized and innovative organizations like Tulsa Remote, Tulsa Innovation Labs, inTulsa, Build In Tulsa, Atlas School, Campus Tulsa, and Tulsa Service Year, among others. Our North Star goal is both ambitious and clear: to attract and build 20,000 jobs in high-growth industry clusters by the year 2033. A cornerstone of this mission is our commitment to ensuring that at least one-third of these opportunities are accessible to Tulsans from historically underrepresented communities. This is an extension of our broader vision for a more equitable, innovative, and vibrant Tulsa, where a strong state of economic health provides the basis for equal opportunity. The Integrated Strategies group is composed of several expert teams dedicated to fostering cross-program collaboration, driving operational excellence, and equipping Tulsa for You programs with the tools, insights, and best practices to drive tangible results. The Integrated Strategies group includes teams focused on Technology, Research &amp; Analytics, Marketing, and Operations. Join our high-impact team, where your work will have a lasting impact on the Tulsa community and its future. Position Summary This position is a part of the Integrated Strategies - Operations team, which sits under the inTulsa LLC, but supports all talent and economic development programs. The role will report to the Manager of Office and Integrated Operations. Tulsa For You and Me seeks an Office Coordinator, responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the office by managing administrative tasks, coordinating office activities, and providing support to staff. This role involves a variety of tasks including scheduling meetings, managing office supplies, handling correspondence, and supporting office operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent communication skills. Requirements Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Oversee day-to-day office activities, including security procedures such as disarming and arming the building, managing office access, and serving as the primary point of contact for immediate tenant and visitor needs.</li> <li>Oversee employee, guest and visitor experience, ensuring a welcoming environment, providing necessary information, and guiding them to appropriate locations within the office.</li> <li>Ensure the office environment is clean, organized, and well-maintained by liaising with building management and service providers, and maintaining relationships and maintenance requests with vendors (housekeeping, technicians, mail service, etc).</li> <li> Manage the inventory of office supplies, ensure timely ordering and stocking, timely payment of office vendors, and running errands as needed.</li> <li>Assist with organizing and coordinating office events, meetings, and activities, including event setup and tear down when necessary.</li> <li>Support internal and external communications for the office, including answering and directing phone calls, emails, and other correspondence, and maintaining office records, databases, and filing systems.</li> <li>Support office technology needs by submitting tickets, communicating with tech vendors, and assisting with the use of office equipment.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Education &amp; Experience: <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.</li> <li>Proven experience in an administrative or office coordination role.</li> </ul> Skills &amp; Abilities: <ul> <li> Proficiency in Google Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).</li> <li>Excellent organizational and time-management skills.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.</li> <li>Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li> <li>Customer service-minded, with a strong desire to work with partners to provide responsive, respectful service.</li> <li>Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion.</li> </ul> Physical Requirements: <ul> <li>Must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs., for lifting supplies and materials, as needed</li> <li>Position continually requires the ability to talk and hear both in person and over the phone.</li> <li>Visual acuity; ability to operate equipment, read, and use a keyboard.</li> <li>Position requires sitting, or standing, and working with a computer for extended periods of time.</li> </ul> Work Schedule and Location Requirements: <ul> <li>This is an in-office position in Tulsa, Oklahoma.</li> <li>This position operates full-time, Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.</li> <li>Ability to occasionally work hours outside of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for events.</li> <li>Occasional need to utilize personal transportation, must maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance.</li> </ul> Benefits and Compensation: As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirements contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul> Salary Description $26.00 - $28.00 / hour

Office Coordinator

<a href="#">Apply</a> Description BACKGROUND Tulsa For You and Me: a collection of talent and economic development programs dedicated to building a vibrant and inclusive city through a booming economic landscape. Operated under the stewardship of the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF), our affiliated programs include nationally recognized and innovative organizations like Tulsa Remote, Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL), inTulsa, Build In Tulsa, Atlas School, Campus Tulsa, and Tulsa Service Year. The Integrated Strategies group is composed of several expert teams dedicated to fostering cross-program collaboration, driving operational excellence, and equipping Tulsa for You programs with the tools, insights, and best practices to drive tangible results. This role will sit within the Integrated Strategies Research, Analytics, and Data (RAD) team. Our North Star goal is both ambitious and clear: to attract and build 20,000 jobs in high-growth industry clusters by the year 2033. A cornerstone of this mission is our commitment to ensuring that at least one-third of these opportunities are accessible to Tulsans from historically underrepresented communities. This is an extension of our broader vision for a more equitable, innovative, and vibrant Tulsa, where a strong state of economic health provides the basis for equal opportunity. Led by Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL), one of our renowned programs, Tulsa was recently awarded Tech Hubs funding by the Economic Development Agency to develop Tulsa’s Autonomous Systems industry. The successful development of this industry is dependent on a robust workforce ecosystem that meets industry demands and provides accessible skill development pathways for Tulsans. As the Workforce Intermediary, TIL will advance synergies between Autonomous Systems industry stakeholders and workforce providers to ensure talent supply meets the needs of employer demands. PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS As part of this role, the Lead Workforce Analyst will work closely with TIL and the Workforce Intermediary and will be pivotal in developing a Labor Market Observatory (LMO). The LMO will harness data from education, industry, and workforce partners to facilitate in-depth analysis of skill development pathways and integration into the local workforce. The Lead Workforce Analyst will be instrumental in establishing the LMO's data infrastructure and leveraging data to produce reports, dashboards, briefs, and white papers that inform industry workforce solutions. We seek a driven candidate with the technical expertise to generate high-quality research and the passion to disseminate evidence-based analysis to shape workforce solutions. Requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement <ul> <li>Provide data-driven thought leadership on strategizing and designing a robust workforce development ecosystem in Tulsa.</li> <li>Liaison with key community partners, data providers, and internal team to support the construction of a federated data system capable of informing key workforce decisions.</li> <li>Design and implement evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness of workforce programs and initiatives.</li> <li>Effectively communicate research findings to key stakeholders and devise actionable strategies to enhance and implement workforce programs.</li> <li>Use data and insights to engage with local and state policymakers to align workforce development strategies with broader economic development goals and priorities.</li> </ul> Research, Analysis, &amp; Reporting <ul> <li>Conduct detailed analysis of matriculation patterns from education and workforce development programs into industry, identifying areas for improvement.</li> <li>Generate insightful white papers and policy briefs to inform workforce solutions for Tulsa’s autonomous systems industry.</li> <li>Produce polished, publicly accessible reports and dashboards to assess industrial demand for jobs and skills, identifying critical gaps in the current workforce and talent pipelines.</li> <li>Create dynamic dashboards and data visualizations to monitor industry, workforce, and educational pipelines in Tulsa’s autonomous systems industry.</li> <li>Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data used in analysis and reporting.</li> <li>Stay abreast of workforce, education, and labor market trends and literature, pinpointing areas of opportunity for Tulsa.</li> <li>Provide training and support to internal team members and community partners to navigate dashboards, reports, and analysis.</li> </ul> KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>BS or BA in Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field</li> <li>Masters or PhD, preferred</li> <li>Minimum of 7 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of related training, graduate study, and experience</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in writing and publishing research findings related to economic development, workforce, higher education or related fields</li> <li>Experience with gathering and analyzing publicly available data from sources such as the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Lightcast and others. </li> <li>Experience in advanced research methods using tools such as Python, STATA, or R</li> <li>Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI</li> <li>Strong project management skills, including developing project plans, managing timelines, and delivering results from inception to completion</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and clearly present complex ideas</li> </ul> Physical Requirements: <ul> <li>Position continually requires the ability to talk and hear both in person and over the phone, visual acuity; ability to operate equipment, read, and use a keyboard.</li> <li>Position frequently requires the ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time.</li> </ul> Hours &amp; Location: <ul> <li>This is not a fully remote position as we work in a hybrid office environment. In-Office and hybrid/flexible schedules are based on business need, staff readiness, and approved by one's supervisor. </li> <li>You must live in or be able to relocate to Tulsa, OK or the surrounding area.</li> <li>This is a full-time position with an expectation of working 40 hours per week.</li> <li>The typical hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.</li> </ul>

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