2018 Radiothon Coordinator

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