CKDU-FM is the non-profit campus-based community radio station at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. CKDU is mandated to provide an alternative to private and public broadcasters, providing a forum for diverse and under-represented voices, music and news. The station broadcasts within the HRM 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is run by more than 200 volunteers.
Nature of the Job:
The Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for coordinating sponsorship and prize solicitation for CKDU FM's annual Funding Drive. The Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for the Friends of CKDU sponsorship program, coordinating food sponsorships, soliciting Grand Prize and daily prize donations, keeping records for creating a Funding Drive Report, attending weekly Funding Drive Committee meetings and other administrative tasks.
This is a contract position for eight weeks with compensation of $3500. The start date is August 5th, 2008.
Applicable Skills:
Past experience with community organizations and a demonstrated ability in fundraising is essential. The Funding Drive Coordinator should be detail oriented and must be able to work independently and be goal oriented. Experience in ad sales, working within a non-profit organization, event management and media relations are all assets. Although it is not a requirement for the position, applicants are encouraged to note any experience working in community radio.
Applying:
Application deadline: 5:00PM AST, Friday, 25 July 2008
Submit a resume with a cover letter in person, by mail or pasted into the body of an email (we will not accept or open email attachments, and we do not accept applications via fax) to:
Funding Drive Coordinator Hiring Committee
c/o CKDU - FM
6136 University Ave.
Halifax, NS B3H 4J2
or
FDHCckdu@gmail.com
CKDU is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from minority and under-represented groups.
