ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Pillsbury United Communities co-creates, with community, enduring change toward a just society. Built with and for resilient communities, our united system of programs, neighborhood centers, and social enterprises connects with thousands of individuals and their families each year. We are guided by a vision of thriving communities where every person has personal, social, and economic power.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
This full-time position serves as the primary administrative and programmatic leader for Radio Station KRSM and includes expanding, developing, managing the day-to-day operations, marketing and producing the KRSM station. The station manager will be responsible for general operations, financial management, content development and staff/volunteer management of KRSM. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily.
THE ROLE (Essential Functions):
- Manage General Operations of the Radio Station
- Market and Promote KRSM to the Community
- Respond quickly to problems in KRSM programming or transmission
- Respond to listener correspondence
- Ensure KRSM and all on-air content are compliant with FCC rules and regulations and all music licensing companies
- Maintain and add to studio equipment, transmission equipment, remote recording equipment, training equipment, automation software, streaming software and audio editing software
- Contribute to Pillsbury United Communities through participation at Waite House, Narrative team, Leadership Council and PUC meetings and initiatives
- Develop and Maintain the On-Air Content of the Radio Station:
- Program radio content daily
- Oversee the ongoing creation of public service announcements, station announcements, and short-form radio content
- Oversee the music library and regularly add to it
- Respond to new show applications
- Monitor quality of on-air content
- Evaluate and recruit hosts to fill holes in existing programming
- Manage and share archives of all KRSM programming
- Budget Administration and Financial Management:
- Manage program budgets, authorizing expenses and ensuring that financial tracking bookkeeping and control systems are in place and followed
- Monitor program income and expenses to ensure a balanced budget
- Raise funds through advertising sales, contract work, underwriting, grants and membership and individual donation drives
- Administer KRSM related grants, i.e., grant-writing to implementation to reporting, fulfilling requirements set by the funder and agency
- Solicit and fulfill KRSM contract work, from selling the service to engaging hosts/contractors to provide the service, to communicating with partners and ensuring quality of services delivered
- Work with PUC development department to identify and pursue new funding sources
- Provide required reports to executive staff and funders, and ensure their timely submission
- Manage and Develop KRSM staff and Volunteers/Hosts:
- Recruit and manage a large group of volunteers who serve KRSM in multiple capacities including: hosting radio shows, updating and adding to the KRSM music library, helping with ongoing programming, supporting contract work and recruiting new members and hosts
- Recruit and maintain ‘keyholder’ hosts who help provide access to the KRSM studio to other hosts – ensuring compliance with Waite House and Park Board building policies
- Train new hosts and volunteers in KRSM processes, technical programs and station values/identity
- Create additional ongoing training opportunities for existing hosts
- Meet with hosts and volunteers regularly to communicate about KRSM and assess and address their needs
- Develop and maintain formal policies and procedures for providing program services
- Secure Pillsbury United Communities’ position as community builders co-creating enduring change toward a just society where every person has personal, social and economic power.
- Work in collaboration with the PH+T Senior Directors to develop vision and strategic plans for the radio station and to align KRSM with the overall PUC narrative work
- Initiate and develop relationships with internal Agency leadership, key influencers, other arts education organizations and external stakeholders to increase the visibility of KRSM and PUC and to identify opportunities for collaboration.
- Contribute to a positive working climate at the radio station, center and agency level.
- Attend program, center and all agency staff meetings and actively contribute ideas, feedback and solutions; expect the same from supervisees, supervisors and co-workers.
- Be available to serve on various agency task forces if/when requested
- Responsible for recruiting, working with and supervising volunteers and/or projects in addition to KRSM volunteer corps
- Support Agency initiatives and projects like Greater Together
- Coordinate KRSM activities & services with other PUC and Waite House programs
- Complete tasks necessary for the agency to fulfill its commitments and mission
YOU WILL HAVE:
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Media or in another relevant field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Two years of supervisory work experience.
- Work experience in programs’ main focus areas.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Effective verbal and written communications skills.
- Effective relationship and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent management and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of challenges and strategies involved in programs’ main focus areas.
- Knowledge of financial, budgetary and reporting procedures for non-profits.
- Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies.
- Proficiency in basic PC computer programs, data management systems and web-based employment related applications.
- Ability to maintain a network of contacts and seek out potential community partners and funding sources.
- Ability to identify long-term and short-term challenges/opportunities for growth and to develop appropriate goals and action plans.
- Ability to clearly communicate expectations, maintain detailed records of program/financial/volunteer activity and provide constructive feedback.
- Ability to be creative and flexible in responding to changing priorities and emerging needs.
- Ability to be punctual and dependable.
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize activities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage several complex activities simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
- Ability to be detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Ability to maintain participant, volunteer and staff confidentiality.
- Must be able to work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Benefits are offered to all regular employees who work at least 20 hours a week. Our benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, employer paid short term and long term disability, employer paid life insurance, health saving account (HSA) option, flexible spending account (FSA) option, retirement plan option with an employer match, paid time off and floating holidays, and numerous paid holidays.
A Note to Potential Candidates:
Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks, and Black, Indigenous, People Of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pillsbury United Communities is intentional about its responsibility of maintaining an equitable environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We hire, support, and promote talented individuals using a process that is fair and equitable to all that apply. We believe differences such as age, race, culture, ability, and sexual orientation are valuable and an asset to our organization, and employees are protected from reprisal. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
