Job Opening: Online Mobilizer & Membership Assistant

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Description

The Online Mobilizer works with KSER staff to develop and implement online audience and community-building activities, including volunteer and donor cultivation. Membership Assistant works under the supervision of the Development Director to plan, implement, and manage online, on-air, and other fundraising efforts.

Duties And Responsibilities

The duties of the Online Mobilizer & Membership Assistant include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement online organizing strategies to cultivate community involvement and financial support.
• Plan & supervise development of website & other online tools & technologies.
• Support News Department in online communications and organizing initiatives.
• Maintain databases and files related to fundraising and outreach campaigns, mailing lists, memberships, and/or other related information requirements, as appropriate.
• Assist in planning and implementing membership fundraising activities, including on-air, online, mail, and other efforts.
• Participate as a member of the staff in ongoing station operations and long-range planning.
• Assist in development of budgets and timelines for above activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Abilities, Skills, And Knowledge Required

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability & experience working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse multi-ethnic, multi-cultural communities.
• Demonstrated skill & experience carrying out sustainable online fundraising.
• Skill & experience in current fundraising strategies, techniques, tools, and available resources (familiarity with public radio preferred.)
• Demonstrated skills & experience in using & administering modern content management systems (experience with Drupal a plus).
• Demonstrated skill & experience in sustained online organizing and fundraising, including use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) & other emerging technologies.
• Records maintenance and database management skills.
• Ability to train, supervise and motivate volunteers, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster a supportive, cooperative work environment.

Details

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, with at least 3 years related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.
• Hours somewhat flexible, but weekdays, 2pm – 4:30pm required

Compensation

• This position is part-time (20 hours/wk)
• Salary is $14,000.
• Annual COLA & performance-based compensation.
• Benefits are not included at this time.
• 2 weeks paid vacation each year.

Deadline for Applications

• Nov. 30th, 2009

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

• Work takes place in the KSER offices in downtown Everett in Snohomish County and in the surrounding communities of Snohomish and Island Counties.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• KSER is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
• The KSER Foundation complies with all regulations concerning occupational safety and is committed to providing safe working environment.

KSER is a small station, office space is limited, and staff size is small (you will be one of 5 paid staff). KSER is a community radio station, and uses over 65 volunteers to produce the majority of our programming. You will work closely with a range of individuals and personalities every day.

We are dedicated to supporting each other in pursuit of excellence in our careers, our service to the community and in our quality of life. We value people as human beings first and maintain a supportive, flexible working environment that invests in our people for the long-term.

Applications or expressions of interest will be held in confidence and may be sent to:

Bruce Wirth
90.7 KSER, Independent Public Radio
2623 Wetmore Ave
Everett, WA 98201

or via Email

To be considered, please include a 1-page cover letter, 1-2 page resume and 4 references.