Associate Director National Radio Project Oakland

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Associate Director

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.

Founded in 1994, National Radio Project is a nonprofit that produces the nationally syndicated weekly progressive radio program Making Contact. Our high quality public- affairs radio programs and documentaries are broadcast by 200 radio stations in the U.S. Canada, Ireland and South Africa; thousands more listen via our website and podcasts. We train community members and journalists in radio production skills and collaborate with activist groups to create movement-building media. In 2007 the Society of Professional Journalists Northern California Chapter honored us with two awards for excellence in journalism.

We are a respected organization with a solid infrastructure and strategies, an active board and a supportive culture of fundraising. With those pieces in place, we have created this new position for a passionate activist with solid organizational/administrative and fundraising skills to help us reach our ambitious yet realistic and achievable goals.

Our main income source is individual supporters (75% including donor advised). We also receive funding from small foundations and our growing fee for service business. We have a balanced budget and a small cash reserve. Our human resources are varied including a small diverse staff and pool of contractors, as well as committed volunteers across the country and grassroots community partners who value our work.

This is a position in which an emerging social-change leader can learn new skills, and hone existing skills in project management, effective networking and fundraising. This position could evolve in a variety of ways depending on one’s skills and interests. Funds have been set aside for training classes for the new hire and there will be opportunity for mentoring from staff, board and advisors. The person will be based in our office in Oakland, California.

We seek an energetic detail-oriented person to work in true partnership with the Executive Director, to expand our solid base of grassroots support and take the organization to the next level of activities and impact.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Together with the Executive Director, lead development activities.
o 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
o Manage electronic outreach and fundraising and tap into the potential of online resource development
o Develop written materials for publicity and fundraising
o Build upon our relationships with institutional funders

2. Together with the ED, manage some of the day-to-day administration of the organization.
o Co-create the organizational budget and development plan
o Supervise and engage volunteers and contractors involved in outreach, marketing and station relations
o 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@radioproject.org

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED NOW. POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED.