From Airwaves and Liberty: Job Opportunity

Job Opening: Associate Director at the National Radio Project

Posted: 09 Apr 2008 04:49 PM CDT

National Radio Project / Making Contact seeks a person with a passion for organizational development and fundraising, networking, growing their leadership talents, and creating a world where peace and social justice are paramount.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Together with the Executive Director, lead development activities:
* Manage grassroots fundraising efforts to build upon our solid base of individual donors including: mail campaigns, major donor stewardship, house parties, engagement of volunteers, board members and staff in fundraising
* Manage electronic outreach and fundraising and tap into the potential of online resource development
* Develop written materials for publicity and fundraising
* Build upon our relationships with institutional funders

2. Together with the ED, manage some of the day-to-day administration of the organization:
* Co-create the organizational budget and development plan
* Supervise and engage volunteers and contractors involved in outreach, marketing and station relations
* Financial administration including: Maintain records of payroll, workers comp and insurance, and the filing state and federal forms

3. Inspire staff and community members. Be an effective leader, advocate and ambassador for the organization and the overall independent media sector

Skills and experience: Tell us what you’ve got. The candidates for this position may come from a variety of settings and experiences.

Compensation: Salary DOE plus generous healthcare and vacation package.

FT: This is a full-time position at our office in downtown Oakland, CA. We offer a flexible schedule and some off-site hours.

National Radio Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual preference, disability, national origin, religion, or economic status.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email your resume, a cover letter detailing the reasons why you are an excellent fit for this position, list three references that can speak to your abilities, and include a writing sample (e.g. proposal, report, article).

email to: lrudman[at]radioproject.org

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED NOW. POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED.