The Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) is an independent not-for-profit funding organization. Its mandate is to provide support to the more than 170 campus and community radio stations in Canada and to foster a well-resourced, dynamic, and accessible media sector that delivers strong local community broadcasting.
The CRFC is seeking a fully bilingual (English/French) program officer who will be responsible for the management of CRFC programs. This person will work with applicants and recipients throughout the year to provide support, encourage participation, assess funding applications and reports, and manage contribution agreements.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating calls for funding applications, including responding to questions from applicants
- Managing the selection process, assessing funding applications, and providing support to selection committees
- Coordinating the announcement of funding decisions and working with recipients to finalize agreements and communications
- Providing guidance and support to recipients throughout the funding term
- Receiving, assessing, and compiling information from recipient reports for review and use by the executive director, program committee, and funders
- Maintaining and improving a database of applications, reports, assessments, and communications
- Evaluating, visioning, and strategic goal-setting for existing and new funding programs
- Contributing to the development of policies and procedures in support of the CRFC’s vision and evolution with respect to funding distribution
- Undertaking additional responsibilities as required, including assisting with special events, contributing to reports, and general office administration
Qualifications
- A post-secondary degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- At least three years experience in program management, administration, and evaluation
- At least two years experience with communications and public relations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French (comprehension as well as written and spoken fluency will be tested during the interview process)
- Advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
- A strong understanding of project budgets and financial statements
- Strong project, time management, and organizational skills
- Experience working with little or no supervision
- Experience working with volunteers and committees
Assets
- Work and/or volunteer experience in the not-for-profit sector
- Understanding or knowledge of campus and community radio
- Experience working collaboratively and strategically to effect organizational growth and development
Attributes
- Self-directed and able to work with small teams
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing attention to detail
- Enjoys working with a wide range of people
- Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and by writing
- Sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy skills
- Comfortable taking initiative and managing workload when under deadline
Terms and Benefits
This is a full-time (40-hour/week) position with a salary range of $45,000 to $50,000, commensurate with skills and experience. Benefits include: comprehensive health and dental plan, employee assistance program and annual RRSP contribution. Estimated start date is Tuesday September 3rd, 2013 or before. This is a one-year contract (replacement of a maternity leave), with possibility of extension.
How to Apply
Applicants are asked to forward a cover letter and résumé clearly stating for what position they are applying by the end of the business day on Friday, August 2nd, 2013. Emailed applications are preferred, faxed applications will not be considered, if using mail, all materials must arrive by August 2nd.
Everyone is thanked for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Community Radio Fund of Canada
130 Albert Street, Suite 606, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4
Phone: 613-321-3513
Email: resume@communityradiofund.org
Applications that do not include a cover letter will be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to highlight relevant qualifications in the cover letter.
The CRFC welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates including (but not limited to) people from different racialized, linguistic and ethnocultural communities, genders, sexual/gender identities, ages, religions, and those with different abilities.
For more information about the CRFC, please visit www.communityradiofund.org.
