Careers

• Instruct immigrant and refugee students using best practice ESL methods and materials to increase students’ functional language competency, and to reach students’ educational and other goals.
• Maintain excellent student records including attendance, pre-, mid-, and post-tests, student/class outcomes, and submit data as per Language Services Procedures in a timely manner.
• Adhere to government grant requirements.
• Instruct immigrant and refugee legal permanent residents using civics and citizenship curriculum to increase students’ knowledge of the naturalization process to become US citizens, and promote civic and community engagement.
• Plan and implement lessons and activities appropriate to the type and level of class being taught, whether English language, pre-GED, or Project Citizenship.
• Substitute for other teachers when necessary depending on availability.
• Attend required Language Services departmental meetings as requested.
• Engage in a minimum of 15 hours of professional development during the fiscal year.
• Participate in YWCA functions as needed and requested by the Director.
• Comply with all YWCA policies and procedures.
• The duties in this job description represent the major functions but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Ability to fluently speak, read, and write English, and another language preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, especially as required in preparing lessons and working and interacting with diverse groups of students, internal and external contacts.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be an advocate for the mission, values, and goals of YWCA Tulsa.
• Work effectively with all employees and members of all races, religions, sexes, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and without regard to disability status, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status, as well as socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Work on skills that can help communicate his/her point to an audience belonging to a completely different identity and/or background. These differences can be identity-based, geographical, ethical, political, or historical.
• Openness to engaging conflict in a positive and proactive manner with the goals of finding solutions, producing change, and bringing together opposing parties.
• Strong commitment to learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to multiple class sites.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• TESL certification required
• Two years’ experience in adult education required
• Oklahoma or other current teaching certificate a plus
• Experience teaching Civics and US history and/or naturalization process a plus

Position Description: 

YWCA Tulsa is seeking a full-time Director of Health Equity and Wellness to work in partnership with local community and civic partners in advancing Health Equity and Wellness in Tulsa. Health equity is defined as all people having the opportunity to attain the highest level of health, where no one is kept from reaching the highest level of health because of their social position (e.g., class, immigration status) or social identities (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation). Many health inequities have root causes in structural and social determinants of health (SDOH), including institutional racism and racial bias. Because of this, the Director of Health Equity and Wellness will focus on utilizing the YWCA community centers and expertise to address inequitable outcomes that impact communities of color, such as cardiovascular, physical inactivity, obesity, women’s health, and access to resources. The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate of health equity and wellness, with a strong understanding of the root causes of inequities and the social determinants of health and capacity to educate others. 

To achieve these goals, the Director of Health Equity and Wellness will be responsible for the successful operation of the two fitness and aquatics centers (open 92 hours/week) which include all community health programs, member services, program development, and supervision of the Program Managers. The Director will focus on bringing a Health Equity focus to current programs as well as supporting development of programs focused on specific health equity issues. The successful director will ensure quality program development and implementation to best serve the community.    

Principal Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate YWCA Tulsa’s Health Equity programs and strategies to support the overall success and mission impact of the Health Equity programs.    
• Participate in the development and implementation of major organization processes, such as budgets and program development/evaluation.   
• Develop, manage, and monitor assigned operating budgets to meet or exceed targets.  

• Hire, train, and supervise Health Equity and Wellness managers on health inequities and how to refocus our programming to focus on eliminating health inequities in the community 
• Supervise membership and marketing efforts with Communications Department to assure that all Health Equity and Wellness programs follow a set marketing plan and are implemented.    
• Assure environment is designed to build and foster an organizational culture of inclusion, empowerment, excellence, respect, and boldness. 
• Develop, maintain, and nurture relationships with members, partner organizations, other community entities, and local businesses.   
• Work across diverse communities and build strong partnerships, with experience in community organizing and working across public and private sectors.  

• Coordinate, monitor, and update YWCA Tulsa Health Equity and Wellness policies and guidelines. 
• Provide effective leadership on health issues impacting Tulsa citizens and ensure that policies and programs at the YWCA address existing and emerging health disparities in the community.  
• Promote, evaluate, revise, and market existing programs to build participation. 
• Institute a mechanism where members, staff, and others are continually providing feedback regarding fitness program development, fitness services, and overall health equity programs provided by the YWCA Tulsa.  
• Work with other program directors to identify opportunities for connecting its employees with YWCA Health Equity and Wellness programming.  

• Act as a support to the board of directors as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.   
• Represent the YWCA at community functions and in meetings of key stakeholders as needed and agreed upon.   
• Able to assist and or process any prospective members or new members as needed.   

Required Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of successful membership practices, quality program development and implementation, volunteerism, facility and property management, and sound financial practices  
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills, excellent writing and verbal skills, and superior interpersonal relationship skills with personnel and stakeholders at all organizational levels.   
• Ability to manage, assign, delegate responsibilities, and to accomplish the desired results both through individual work and through department staff.   

• Understanding of managing funds and budgeting, as well as ability to analyze financial information.  
• Effective oral and written communication skills, especially as required in developing new programs, preparing and making presentations, working with various committees, and interacting with diverse groups of internal and external contacts.  
• Basic to intermediate computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Project management and fitness database software skills beneficial.  
• Must demonstrate YWCA Tulsa Core Values: Inclusion, Empowerment, Respect, Excellence, and Boldness 
• Work effectively with all employees and members of all races, religions, sexes, national origins, ages, sexual orientation, gender identities, gender expressions; and without regard to disability status, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status, and socioeconomic backgrounds.   

•  Current Oklahoma Driver’s license and current insurance verification.  

Education/Experience: 

• Minimum of Masters’ Degree in Public Health, health disparities, non-profit management or relevant discipline. Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for candidates with extensive experience demonstrating the qualifications described 
• Preferred experience includes:  

• Direct experience in support of health equity and/or health disparities programs 
• Knowledge and/or experience working with evidence-informed intervention protocols 

• Experience working in a non-profit environment  

Please complete the online employment application. Email the completed application and resume with “Director of Health Equity” in the subject line to humanresources@ywcatulsa.org. Applications accepted through October 30th.

Position Description:

Prepare and analyze company financial records with oversite from the CAO/Director of Finance. Compile financial statements, review data, and ensure financial compliance. Responsible for executing a variety of financial procedures, including month-end and year-end closings, accounts payable and
receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations and general ledger entries.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department and responsible for
the following duties:

o Accounts payable/receivable transactions and reconciliations
o Grant invoicing
o Payroll processing
o Revenue and expenditure variance analysis
o Capital asset reconciliation
o Endowment account reconciliation
o Balance sheet reconciliations
o Month and year-end close process
o Prepare financial reports or statements for CAO/Director of Finance review
o Establish, follow and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
o Improve systems and procedures
o Meet financial accounting objectives
o Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions