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Being a Workforce Tulsa Board member is not an easy role. It requires the skills, patience and vision of a conductor working to get all members of the orchestra to play in harmony. That said, the rewards are great. Board members have a real, meaningful impact on the businesses and job seekers we touch. Everyday, Workforce Tulsa works to make our greater Tulsa community a better place for all of us.

Workforce Tulsa uses a “one-stop shopping” approach to addressing workforce development issues. The board cuts across the disciplines of economic development, education and employment and training programs. The regional board understands that coordination of the disciplines is absolutely necessary to create a systemic delivery of services. Committees are in place to ensure that all critical elements of workforce development have a strong regional voice.

Job Description
Tulsa Area Workforce Investment Board Member

The Overall mission of the Tulsa Area Workforce Investment Board (Workforce Tulsa) is to lead a system that produces a high quality workforce capable of meeting the changing needs of employers in the Tulsa area. Activities of the Board include gathering and disseminating information about the area’s labor market and businesses’ employment needs; building a strong area-wide workforce development system; convening groups of businesses, schools, and other organizations to develop solutions to workforce development challenges; and overseeing the network of One Stop Job Centers.

Qualifications

The desire to make a positive contribution to the region’s economy by helping shape a workforce development system that meets the needs of employers and individuals.

  • A commitment to devote time and talent to working with other board members, staff, businesses, public officials, and public and private sector partner organizations to improve the quality of the workforce.
  • Must be a senior-level decision-maker in your organization.

Expectations

  • Attend all Board Meetings and commented Committee meetings
  • Notify the Board chair or the executive director when you are unable to attend meetings.
  • Join and participate actively in at least one standing, ad-hoc or special committee.
  • Be prepared for Board & sub-committee meetings by staying informed about Board matters and reviewing materials sent in advance of the meetings.
  • Get to know and respect other Board members, building collegial relationships that contribute to effective decision-making.
  • Act and vote on behalf of the long-term interests of the Board and the community and not on the interest of a single constituency.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest. If a conflict on a particular issue is unavoidable, disclose the conflict and follow Board policies for removing oneself from discussion and/or vote on that issue.
  • Understand and observe the respective roles of the WIB, Board staff, the One-Stop Operator, and the Chief Elected Officials.
  • Take advantage of opportunities to become more educated about Workforce Tulsa and the region’s workforce development system.
  • Act as an ambassador of the board with community groups and businesses.
  • Help identify and recruit additional Board members.

Time Requirements

  • The Board meets every-other month.
  • Committees generally meet no more than once per month, with some committees less frequently.
  • Average time commitment for members is approximately four-to-six hours per month.
  • Individuals are appointed for fixed and staggered terms.

If interested please contact
Fred Schnook, Executive Director
Workforce Tulsa
T.C.C. Metro Campus
909 South Boston Ave. Room MC2001
Tulsa, OK 74119
(918) 595-8824 – Direct Line
(918) 406-1540 – Cell