Chief Advancement Officer

Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) has strategic and operational responsibility for the library’s Advancement division. They oversee and are responsible for developing and maintaining the library’s brand strategy, as well as building and sustaining the library’s reputation within the community. The CAO is responsible for ensuring an integrated approach to the library’s community relations and public affairs efforts, organizational marketing and messaging, and fundraising activities, all aimed at advancing the library’s strategic goals and objectives. A member of the library’s Executive Team, the CAO provides leadership, strategic direction, and has a significant impact on the advancement of the library’s mission, vision, and values.

This position will be assigned to the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library at 300 Park Ave., Oklahoma City, OK  73102.  

The hiring salary for this position is $99,964.80 annually.  This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.  This position is exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.  Candidates should be available during library operating hours which include afternoons, evenings and weekends.* Candidates are also required to reside within a 25-mile radius of the assigned work location.

*Hours are subject to change according to the needs of the library.

The Metropolitan Library System offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Health benefits that include medical, dental, and prescription coverage for both employee and family
• Vision coverage paid in full
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month
• Sick leave @ 8 hours per month
• Eleven paid holidays (subject to date of hire)

Additional benefit information can be found under Working at MLS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in marketing, communications, public relations, fundraising/development, or a related field; and
• Five years of professional experience in a related area, preferably with a government, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization; and
• Two years of personnel management experience.

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Oklahoma County and connections within one or more key constituent groups.