Date Posted: Aug. 5, 2010
Title : Project Manager
Organization : African American Public Radio Stations Services
Description :
The African American Public Radio Stations Service Grant is a project
of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB). The
success of African American public radio stations (Stations) is critical
to achieving the overall mission and goals of the public broadcasting
system. It is of the highest importance to ensure that Stations have the
resources to thrive, compete and succeed in today's complicated and
competitive media environment. NFCB will provide relevant services
(Services) to approximately twenty eight (28) Stations to strengthen
their capacity as public service organizations. The Project Manager
directs and oversees the African American Public Radio Stations Service
Grant project. The Project Manager will be the primary point of contact
for the Stations and will ensure that the Stations receive a high level
of Services. The Project Manger will be responsible for connecting
Stations with the resources of the Grantee, as well as those of other
organizations included in this Grant Project or otherwise. The Project
Manager will also be responsible for organizing quarterly Advisory Board
meetings, station visits, and other activities required to fulfill the
requirements of this Grant Project. The Project Manager initiates and
implements partnerships and services in these areas: Fundraising and
Development; Professional Development and Training; Audience Growth and
Local Programming; Institutional Positioning and Community Engagement;
and Compliance with CPB (CSG) and FCC. Duties/Responsibilities.
*Guide all aspects of the Project.
*Implement Project priorities, including development of timelines
*Produce webinars
*Ensure that project partners are maintaining their timelines and deliverables
*Plan the African American Station Summit at the 2011 Community Radio Conference
*Help develop content relevant to African American stations at the Conference
*Write grant reports
*Manage communications between NFCB, project partners, and African American stations
*Provide direct assistance to stations where needed, including some travel to stations
*Provide regular updates to the AAPRS Advisory Board
Requirements :
*Knowledge/Experience/Education
*B.A. required
*Knowledge of public media and African American public radio issues
*Ability
to effectively work cross-culturally with a diverse range of public
radio related and community-based organizations and individuals
*Strong background in capacity building and network building
*Experience with non-profit organizations and grant writing
*Ability to envision, plan, and execute innovative projects and activities
*Leadership and organizational skills
*Writing, editing, and coordinating works for publication
*Budget experience preferred
*Experience working with public radio professionals preferred
*At least three years experience in the areas of public radio and/or African American broadcasting
*Supervision: Works under the guidance of NFCB's Vice President & Director of Federation Services Requirements
*Some travel required.
*The Project Manager has the option of working from NFCB's Oakland offices or from an agreed upon remote or home office.
*This position is exempt from overtime.
Salary : $70,000
How to Apply : Please send letter of interest and resume to Apply@nfcb.org.
Deadline to apply is August 27. Questions should be addressed to Ginny
Z. Berson: Ginnyz@nfcb.org; 510 451-8200 ext. 305.