Background:

Take Control Initiative (TCI) works to remove barriers and increase access to birth control in Tulsa County. TCI envisions a community in which all people have equitable access to birth control, ultimately promoting community health and economic opportunity. TCI is a fiscally sponsored organization and component fund of the Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF), collaborating with over 200 community partners, 15+ health center sites, and several state and national organizations. TCI operates at the intersection of health and education with the underlying belief that individuals will make the best decisions for themselves when equipped with information and resources. Our team consists of three departments: Education & Outreach, Clinical Services, and a Data & Policy organization, Metriarch®. 

Metriarch® is a nonpartisan team of policy and women’s health experts who collaborate with state and local leaders to develop and advance innovative policies and capacity-building approaches to improve health outcomes for women in Oklahoma.  

Metriarch® envisions an Oklahoma where:

• Everyone recognizes that the status of women’s health is essential to all public health and economic outcomes.
• Everyone can meaningfully engage with data on their community’s health.
• Proportional attention and resources are directed toward understanding and improving women’s health across the full life course.
• Individuals, organizations, and policymakers ground decisions that impact health outcomes in reliable datasets and trustworthy research.
  • The narratives surrounding women’s health are grounded in human dignity, inherent value, and essential security for women and their communities.

Position Description:

The Data & Policy Director is tasked with using strong strategic, analytical, policy, and communications skills to improve women’s health in Oklahoma while expanding access to policies affecting women in the state.  This role will engage with partners, policymakers, government agencies, funders, other key stakeholders, and the community at large across Oklahoma.  The Data & Policy Director will report to the Executive Director and will lead the Metriarch team in working across partners to strategically curate, develop, and disseminate public health and policy tools, resources, and research, ensuring alignment with Metriarch’s mission, values, and long-term strategic goals.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the Data & Policy team consisting of: Senior Data & Research Analyst, Policy & Legislative Analyst, and Data & Policy Coordinator, and various interns, fellows, and volunteers (as needed).
• Direct the research, analysis, communications, and advocacy surrounding women’s health policy (state and federal), ensuring Metriarch’s work is evidence-backed and executed with care and clarity.
• Facilitate a strong, consistent advocacy presence for Metriarch by leading proactive policy engagement at the local and state levels with decision makers
• Develop messaging materials and collateral to present to and share with Metriarch partner organizations and the community at large, in collaboration with the Marketing team.
• Serve as representative and subject matter authority for Metriarch in local and regional coalitions, with policymakers, public and private sector partners, and with social justice allies.
• Provide detail-oriented project management to advance 3rd-party contracted deliverables. 
• Maintain and support the effective use of internal organizational tools (such as HubSpot and Asana), promoting shared practices and buy-in across the Data & Policy team
• Lead the planning and execution of Metriarch-hosted events - including Lady Charts (biannual conference) -  by working directly with internal teams and external partners to manage timelines, content, and stakeholder engagement in support of organizational goals, in collaboration with the Operations and Marketing teams.
• Provide management of Metriarch’s steering committee, as well as coalitions convened by the organization
• Contribute to Metriarch®’s strategic direction and management, including identifying opportunities for Metriarch to influence key policy targets
• Support and advance organizational sustainability by contributing to the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of funding for data- and policy-driven initiatives, in collaboration with executive leadership and external partners.
• Manage special projects to establish organizational practices and procedures as they relate to policy and advocacy, ensuring operational effectiveness and scalability
• Work effectively with Metriarch® team members to coordinate strategies, identify opportunities, and advance the policy agenda to provide resources for Oklahoma women.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Education: 

• Master’s degree in public health, public administration/policy work, law, or equivalent work experience (required)
• 4+ years of work experience with community engagement (required)

Required & Preferred Skills: 

• Proven ability to lead and manage staff members and key third-party consultants through effective planning and organization, decision-making, and motivation. 
• Knowledge of the public policy process, how policies are crafted and passed in local, regional, and state policy arenas. 
• Understanding of policy dynamics in Oklahoma or a context similar to Oklahoma
• Proficiency in the interpretation of legislative policy, both at the state and federal levels 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey concepts verbally and in writing. 
• Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, composure, flexibility, and adaptability to a variety of situations. 
• Ability to project plan, track tasks, assess progress, and follow through on the execution of plans, including strong attention to detail 
• Demonstrated capability to effectively break down complex information and theories in a manner that is clear and concise
• Ability to build relationships and create alignment with staff and individuals from a wide range of perspectives
• Possess excellent presentation/public speaking skills and excellent written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
• Demonstrated excellent time management/organizational skills and sound judgment
• Track record of negotiating and building strategic partnerships
• Proven ability to analyze data effectively
• A dynamic and engaging facilitator who establishes rapport quickly with all levels of staff 
• Desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn 

Desired Strengths and Abilities 

• Effective communicator, highly adept at conflict resolution and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to reason and solve problems in high pressure situations; recognize strategic opportunities for systems change; introduce new tactics or approaches that significantly improve or revise existing systems 
• Creative mindset with the ability to proactively foresee and respond to a diverse, changing environment. 
• An entrepreneurial spirit with a demonstrated ability to display a high level of self-motivation. 
• A deep understanding of the existing challenges facing women’s health, with a passion for collaborating in advancing public and private 
• An ability to speak the language of public health, know the challenges and current issues particularly related to mental health needs and services, and approach them full of optimism, integrity, and passion for creating real change. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds to carry supplies and set up for presentations and/or events
• Position continually requires the ability to talk and hear both in person and over the phone, visual acuity, the ability to operate equipment, read, and use a keyboard
• This position requires sitting/standing in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time

Hours & Location:

• This is an in-person position based out of 907 S Detroit Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120
• Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
• Domestic, in-state travel is required on occasion, so reliable transportation and auto insurance are required.
• The work week will occasionally vary with advance notice, depending on scheduled programming and other events; it may require early-start, late-evening, or weekend hours. (e.g., OKC Capitol and/or nationally/overnight on occasion)

We want to hear from you if:

• You are passionate about health equity 
• You enjoy working in a collaborative environment and forging new connections
• You are curious, innovative, and willing to learn and adapt
• You are looking for an opportunity to grow creatively and professionally
• You are a self-starter, capable of working on a team and independently