[van-announce] JOB POSTING: PROGRAM COORDINATOR CJSF RADIO

[emily_aspinwall]

JOB POSTING				 
CJSF Campus Community Radio 
Burnaby, BC

*   PROGRAM COORDINATOR   *	  

CJSF is a campus/community radio station located at Simon Fraser 
University in Burnaby, BC.  CJSF is a volunteer-run, grassroots station 
that provides music, public affairs, informational and cultural 
programming on issues and viewpoints which are underrepresented in 
mainstream media. CJSF works in the interests of people, not profit, and 
serves both the SFU campus and the surrounding off-campus community. The 
station currently broadcasts on the internet (www.cjsf.bc.ca), on Cable 
FM, on AM in SFU residences and will be broadcasting at 90.1 FM (450 
watts) in 2003.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of On-Air 
Programming. S/He works closely with other staff and volunteers, including 
the Spoken Word Coordinator, Music Coordinator, Training Coordinator and 
the Programming Committee to fulfill this objective. The Program 
Coordinator acts as a resource for volunteers by offering training, 
support, and education in producing on-air programming content and related 
departmental activities. The coordinator facilitates the goals of the 
on-air programming volunteers and ensures access to the necessary tools to 
accomplish these goals.

This position will include organizing programming and the station for the 
transition to the FM band. The Programming Coordinator is one of 4 paid 
staff, coordinates the activities of the Programming Committee, and is a 
member of the Executive Committee.  Both committees meet bi-weekly to 
coordinate the day-to-day operations of the station.

Programming at CJSF covers various underrepresented issues and 
communities, including but not limited to: under-represented and 
mis-represented musical genres/cultures, independent music, arts and 
culture, environmental, Queer, First Nations, local and global human 
rights and social justice, ethnic and third language programming. The 
format includes non-DJ mixing, DJ mixing, news, interviews, panels, 
documentaries, readings, live performances, outdoor broadcasts and other 
creative means.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*	Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers interested/involved in 
on-air programming
*	Coordinate the Programming Committee, which includes agenda 
setting, meeting chairing, minutes posting, presenting and reviewing new 
program proposals, determining allocation of timeslots, program reviews, 
long term programming visioning
*	In conjunction with the Programming Committee, ensure CJSF's 
On-Air Programming adheres to CJSF's mandate and CRTC regulations
*	Provide programming specific training including: technical, 
interview techniques, research, producing a show, how to write for radio 
etc
*	Identify and recruit (both on and off campus) to fill needed gaps 
in programming
*	Coordinate work study employees and other temporary positions 
involved in the department
*	Help in the initiation and coordination of radio show collectives
*	Ensure CRTC requirements are being meet daily and weekly including 
logger tape, program logs, sign on/off carts, promise of performance, 
cancon etc.
*	Update and revise program logs and training manuals as needed
*	Maintaining accuracy and updating of the program schedule and 
website
*	Ensuring diversity and quality of on-air programming
*	Scheduling of regular programming, special days of programming, 
programming features, programming specials, and programming focuses
*	Support and plan special programming days in conjunction with the 
Programming Committee
*	Coordinate other station activities and events in conjunction with 
the Executive Committee
*	Maintain connections to other on and off campus organizations

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
*	commitment to non-commercial, independent media
*	excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills
*	well organized with a collaborative working style
*	ability to work well in a busy, volunteer atmosphere
*	self motivated, flexible
*	listening skills, tact, conflict resolution skills
*	hold vision for station
*	computer and basic radio/audio production skills
*	experience with community organizations and independent media
*	proven ability to share acquired knowledge and skills to a diverse 
range of people
*	knowledge of interview skills and techniques, and production of 
radio programming
*	experience coordinating volunteers

Hours: 20 hours/week	
Start date: Jan 27th, 2003.
Wage: $1000/month

Please send resume with cover letter to:
Hiring Committee
CJSF Radio, TC 216, Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Fax: 604.291.3695

Deadline to receive applications: Monday, Jan 20th, 2002. Noon.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This is a unionized position with CUPE 3338.

CJSF is an affirmative action employer. CJSF encourages applications from 
individuals from traditionally disadvantaged groups including, but not 
limited to First Nations, women, queer folks, persons of colour, and 
people with disabilities. Applicants who wish to be considered for 
affirmative action should discuss this in their cover letter.




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