station news: CKDU is Hiring TWO Summer Positions!

CKDU IS HIRING A

Promotions & Events Coordinator

CKDU-FM is a non-profit campus and community radio station based at Dalhousie University serving listeners throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality. Our mandate is to provide an alternative to private and public broadcasters and serve as a forum for diverse and under-represented voices and artists. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is run by roughly 150 volunteers, a volunteer board of directors, and 5 permanent part-time staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist CKDU programmers in promoting their shows through flyers, mailing lists, websites, and social networking media, through one-to-one assistance, as well as offering several workshops for programmers throughout the summer
Coordinate CKDU presence (tabling or mobile sound team) at as many events as possible throughout the work period (eg. Bike Week, Pride, JazzFest, Multicultural Festival, smaller community events & block parties throughout the city.)
Coordinate general CKDU promotions through social media, flyers, mailing lists, outreach and workshops
Build partnerships with like-minded organizations throughout Halifax and on campus through co-sponsorships, events, and promotional outlets, and liaise with community groups and events to coordinate cross-promotion, and increase new volunteer recruitment
Solicit Friends of CKDU (FoCKDU) partnerships and connect with already existing FoCKDU
Assist in planning and coordinating CKDU's annual Community Summer Picnic
Assist as needed with CKDU Funding Drive preparations
Sit on Promotions Committee, Production Committee, and Fundraising Committee

Undergo training to become a permanent member and fill-in programmer at CKDU
Participate in weekly staff meetings and shared office duties

Qualifications

Strong organizational and communications skills;
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment;
Experience in community-based organizations or community radio;
Specific experience in promotions or event planning an asset;
Knowledge of CKDU, it's mandate and programming;

Outgoing nature and ability to engage and communicate effectively with others;
Flexible and able to work with others creatively.

Funding-related Requirements

This is a Canada Summer Jobs funded position. According to program policies, qualified applicants:

Are between 15 and 30 years of age at the time of hire
Have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible); and
Are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Hours and compensation:

Hours: 25 - 35hrs per week, flexible, some weekends & evenings as needed.

Wage: $271.60/wk for 10 weeks

Start date: June 25, 2012

End date: August 31, 2012

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5:00PM AST, Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Submit a resume with a cover letter in person, by mail or pasted into the body of an e-mail (we do not accept applications via fax) to:

Hiring Committee – EVENTS COORDINATOR
c/o CKDU FM
6136 University Ave. 4th Floor
Halifax, NS B3H 4J2 orhiringcommittee@ckdu.ca (Subject line: EVENTS COORDINATOR)

CKDU is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from minority and under-represented groups. Please help circulate this job posting.

CKDU IS HIRING AN

Audio / Visual Production Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities

Design and produce print/web material to promote CKDU events, trainings, workshops, and programming
Design and produce audio content for CKDU's airwaves promoting events, trainings, workshops, and programming
Archive CKDU's massive catalogue of print/poster media
Transfer designated sections of CKDU's music library from CD to server based storage
Produce and/or coordinate production of CKDU's sponsorship, promotional, and public service announcements
Coordinate, train, and assist CKDU volunteers in basic audio production
Assist as needed with CKDU Funding Drive preparations
Sit on Promotions Committee, Production Committee, Funding Drive Committee
Undergo training to become a permanent member and fill-in programmer at CKDU
Participate in weekly staff meetings and shared office duties

Qualifications

Essential skills:

Design/layout skills for print media and web purposes
Comfortable working with computers and knowledge of various design programs
Comfortable communicating one-on-one when consulting volunteers
Ability to learn new computer systems and audio editing software
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment;
Knowledge of CKDU, it's mandate and programming;
Flexible and able to work with others creatively.

Desired Skills:

Digital recording and multi-track editing skills
Experience in community-based organizations or community radio and/or familiarity with CKDU studios
Writing skills: clear & precise for archival data, and creative for script writing
Proficiency with digital audio formats
Familiarity with Linux operating systems and open source software