Description

The Freedom Center of Oklahoma City is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established in 2019 to educate, empower and enlighten our nation to reflect on the past, present and future of the Civil Rights Movement in Oklahoma. 

The Freedom Center of Oklahoma City is both a place and a purpose-driven organization. Founded in 1965 by Clara Luper and the Oklahoma City NAACP Youth Council, it is a sacred site of civic courage and a living symbol of Oklahoma’s role in the national Civil Rights Movement. Today, it serves as steward of the historic Freedom Center building and is preparing to operate the Clara Luper Civil Rights Center (CLCRC), a MAPS 4-funded cultural institution opening in 2027. Truth. Community. A Place to Belong. We are a bridge between legacy and future, rooted in local civil rights history and stepping into a bold new era as a modern educational and cultural institution.

The Opportunity

This is a rare moment in the life of a nonprofit. We are building the team that takes the Freedom Center from a powerful historic site to a broader educational resource and cultural tourism attraction that offers:

Exhibitions
Educational programming
Community gathering space
Civil rights education
Youth development and mentorship
Lifelong learning and engagement
Cultivating community and belonging
We are in an exciting growth period that builds on years of groundwork. Stepping into our future as the operator of the Clara Luper Civil Rights Center, we are not just maintaining an institution. We are rising to a new occasion. 

This role is for someone who:

• Loves working through transitions to provide stability and clarity
• Sees budgets as strategy, not just spreadsheets
• Wants their financial skillset to directly advance cultural preservation and the empowerment of the next generation of leaders
• Understands facilities and can guide construction and maintenance.
• We need a Finance & Operations Director who wants to architect the infrastructure that makes this work possible. You will design how money flows, how the building joins the community, how people get supported, and how leadership makes decisions so the Freedom Center can grow responsibly, ethically, and powerfully.

This is mission-driven stewardship.

What You Will Build

We are looking for someone to design systems. As our Finance & Operations Director, you will:

Ensure every grant dollar stretches as far as possible
Build systems that protect public trust
Turn financial data into leadership insight
Create an organization where staff can thrive and stay
Keep us funder-ready, audit-proof, and future-focused

You will be the person who:

• Builds budgets that reflect real priorities
• Creates systems that prevent burnout and mistakes
• Helps leadership make smarter, faster decisions
• Brings order, discipline, and vision to the business side of our mission driven work.
• Your Formal Responsibilities

This role is a critical leadership position responsible for finance, HR, and operational infrastructure across a growing, multi-site organization. You will:

• Refine and maintain accounting systems and financial reporting
• Process payroll and manage bookkeeping
  Develop and manage vendor contracts and fulfillment
• Oversee facilities, security, janitorial and grounds services
  Manage technology systems and IT relationships
• Maintain supplies, inventory, and administrative systems
  Support hiring, onboarding, and staff operations
• Help establish policies, procedures, and best practices
• Provide operational and financial insight to leadership and the board.
• Anticipate needs and complete other duties as assigned
• As the organization grows, this role will supervise additional administrative staff.

For the Right Person, This Will Be the Most Meaningful Job You’ve Ever Had
You will work directly with the Executive Director and Board to shape how this organization grows responsibly, ethically, and powerfully. This role is for someone who wants mission and rigor, heart and systems, purpose and professionalism. If you love building things that last and want your work to mean something, this is your role.

Requirements

You bring:

A bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, accounting, or a related field
At least five years of relevant experience in nonprofit, cultural, faith based, or government environments
Strong organizational, communication, and systems-building skills
Comfort balancing accountability and flexibility
A desire to help build a dynamic, culturally responsive, and sustainable nonprofit that honors the Freedom Center’s legacy and builds for the future.