
CFRC 101.9fm is the oldest campus-based broadcaster in Canada and one of the longest-running radio stations in the world. Based at Queen's University in Kingston since 1922, CFRC broadcasts a wide variety of spoken word and music programming that offers an alternative to the mainstream. CFRC broadcasts twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week with a team of three managers, one permanent and one part-time staff, and more than 150 student and community volunteers.
Terms of Employment
-Upon being hired, all incoming full-time staff are required to fulfill a minimum of 20 hours of on-the-job transitioning in April 2010. Staff will receive some remuneration for this.
-30 hours/week from May 1 2010-April 30 2011; contract renewable for up to 3 years
-The salary is approximately $16,500
-If the applicant is a student applicant, must be enrolled in at least 2.0 Arts and Science or equivalent credits at the time of applying and for the duration of their term, and have paid the full slate of AMS mandatory fees
-This position is open to non-students
Tasks and Responsibilities
Sales and Promotions:
-Promote, coordinate and implement CFRC outreach and sponsored events
-Foster mutually beneficial relationships and contracts with advertisers, sponsors and donors
-Ensure ads are produced and aired on deadline; maintain an up‐to‐date log of ads and airplay
-Review and update advertising rates
-Coordinate the annual funding drive, in conjunction with the Operations Officer and other staff
Administration:
-Ensure the timely functioning and operations of the business: invoices, payments, deposits etc.
-Work with other staff to develop and follow a budget and strategic plan
-Work with other staff to prepare and present a Mid‐Year Review to the AMS Board
-Liaise with Media Services Director and attend meetings of Media Services caucus
-Update the Services Director, Operations Officer and Controller about the business of CFRC
-Alternate attendance of CFRC Board of Directors meetings with other managers
-Learn about and adhere to CRTC license and SOCAN policies
-Set and maintain consistent office hours throughout the year
Human Resources:
-Provide direction and co‐ordination of production and promotions volunteers
-Foster a supportive environment and maintain good communication among CFRC volunteers and staff
-Work with other CFRC staff to ensure the effective functioning of the radio station
-Complete a thorough transition process with the incoming manager that includes one‐on‐one meetings and a transition manual
Application Details
-The deadline for applications is Monday, March 15 at 4pm
-To apply, submit an application form and a package including a proposal, resume and cover letter.
-For a copy of the application form, email Kristiana at cfrcops@ams.queensu.ca, visit CFRC in Lower Carruthers Hall or the AMS in the JDUC at Queen's, or download it through http://www.myams.org
-You are strongly encouraged to contact one or all of the following prior to applying for this position:
-Aleks Bragoszewska, CFRC Business Manager 2008-2010 at cfrcbusiness@ams.queensu.ca
-PJ Lee, Media Services Director 2009-2010 at media@ams.queensu.ca
-Kristiana Clemens, CFRC Operations Officer at cfrcops@ams.queensu.ca
approximately $16,500