Eastside Radio 2017 Radiothon Fundraising Coordinator                 

Fixed Term Position: Monday 24^th of April to Friday 30^th of June 2017

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 31^st of March 2017

Salary: $50,000 pro rata with commission

Summary

The Eastside Radiothon is an annual fundraiser that helps raise much needed money for the running of the station. Every year we hire a coordinator to assist us with this important event. This year’s Radiothon is scheduled for one week between the 18^th and 24^th of June 2017.

The successful candidate will be employed by the station for a fixed-term, which is approximately the 24^th of April until the 30^th of June. The position is flexible with an expected workload of 4 days per week (hours during the actual Radiothon will be increased)

Short listed applicants will be interviewed by the Managing Director, HR Manager and a Member of the Board.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a unique and innovative community station. Following the contract there is an option for a new operational role within the station.

Please address the selection criteria in your application.

Duties:

• Motivating and communicating presenters and volunteers around Radiothon
• Contacting individuals and organisations for donations
• Coordinating major prizes
• Handling publicity, including writing and distributing press release
• Active on air role during Radiothon
• Active online role before, during and after Radiothon
• Oversee Radiothon station meetings
• Post Radiothon production

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Ability to work constructively under pressure and manage time efficiently.
• Success with Sponsors and other fundraising partners
• Demonstrated ability to write press releases and develop relationships with other media
• Ability to work with minimum direction and supervision
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced online skills across various platforms

Desirable

• Demonstrated fundraising experience in community based organisation
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural diversity and musically appropriate organisation
• Good knowledge of Eastside Radio
• Strong on air capability
• Advanced online skills and literacy
• Basic audio production

Applications

Please address the Selection Criteria in your application and send to:

Managing Director
Eastside Radio

Tony Smythe

via email – tony@eastsidefm.org

Closing Date: Friday 31^st of March 2017 @ 6pm