Eastside Radio 2018 Radiothon Fundraising Coordinator

Fixed Term Position: Monday 30^th of April to Friday 29^th of June 2018

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 19^th of April 2018

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 17^th and 23^rd of June 2018.

The successful candidate will be employed by the station for a fixed-term, which is approximately the 30^th of April until the 29^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 and HR Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a unique and innovative community 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: Thursday 19^th of April 2018 @ 6pm

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