Thursday, May 9, 2013

CKDU is Hiring!


 
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 (in order of priority)

  • Coordinate CKDU presence (tabling, dj's, banner placement, etc.) at as many events as possible throughout the work term (eg. Africa Festival for Arts and Culture, Pride, JazzFest, Multicultural Festival, smaller community events & block parties throughout the city);
  • Assist in planning and coordinating CKDU's annual Community Summer Picnic;
  • Coordinate and execute 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;
  • 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;
  • Assist as needed with King's and Dalhousie University Orientation Week preparations;
  • Sit on the Events Committee, Production Committee, and Fundraising Committee;
  • Undergo training to become a permanent member and fill-in programmer at CKDU; and
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings and shared office duties.

Qualifications
  • Strong organizational and communications skills;
  • Self-motivation 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; and
  • 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: 30hrs per week, flexible, some weekends & evenings as needed.
Wage: $360/wk for 10 weeks
Start date: Tuesday July 2, 2013
End date: September 6, 2013

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5:00PM AST, Thursday, June 6, 2013

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 A
Library Archivist & Producer

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 (in order of priority)
  • Digitize and archive CKDU's extensive local, regional and national physical Canadian music library;
  • Create digital copies of CKDU's original spoken word content, 1980-2000;
  • Transfer audio from reel-to-reel, cassette, and CD to digital files and store on server and DVD;
  • Listen to audio and create data associated with content (date, programmer and program name, topic, content summary);
  • Label, catalogue, and maintain organization in CKDU's physical and digital libraries;
  • Produce and/or coordinate production of CKDU's sponsorship, promotional, and public service announcements;
  • Sit on the Music Committee and Production Committee;
  • Coordinate, train, and assist CKDU volunteers in basic audio production;
  • 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-motivation and able to work independently as well as in a team environment;
  • Experience in community-based organizations or community radio;
  • 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:
  1. - Are between 15 and 30 years of age at the time of hire
  2. - 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;
  3. - Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible); and
  4. - Are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Hours and compensation:
Hours: 25hrs per week, flexible, some weekends & evenings as needed.
Wage: $300/wk for 10 weeks
Start date: Monday, June 24, 2013
End date: August 30, 2013

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5:00PM AST, Thursday, June 6, 2013

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 – LIBRARY ARCHIVIST
c/o CKDU FM
6136 University Ave. 4th Floor
Halifax, NS B3H 4J2 orhiringcommittee@ckdu.ca

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





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