The National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA/ANREC) is a not-for-profit national association of organizations and individuals committed to volunteer-based, community-oriented radio broadcasting.

The NCRA/ANREC seeks a National Coordinator to manage operations, and to support and foster the growth and development of this dynamic association and its diverse stakeholders. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work strategically to achieve the association’s goals. The ideal National Coordinator is a highly organized self-starter who has worked or volunteered in the campus/community radio sector, has experience in not-for-profit management, fundraising, membership services and outreach in a not-for-profit context, and is enthusiastic about joining an association which unites and serves community-access radio broadcasters throughout Canada.

The National Coordinator, who will be based in Ottawa, will report to the NCRA board of directors. This position carries an initial term of 6 months, with possible renewal.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- In consultation with the Board of Directors, seeking new and sustainable funding streams for the association, including exploring all possible fundraising methods, sourcing and writing proposals for applicable grants and implementing an individual donor plan.

- Fostering member recruitment and retention by maintaining regular station contact, providing assistance, and overseeing and developing member services and resources.

- Encouraging collaboration within the association by linking members for the purposes of mentorship, information-sharing, and regional development.

- Liaising and developing relationships and partnerships with other organizations, government agencies, and regulatory bodies, such as ARC du Canada, ARC-Q, CRTC, Industry Canada, Heritage Canada, CAB, and AMARC.

- Working collaboratively with the Treasurer to ensure the sound financial management and fiscal stewardship of the association, including bookkeeping, preparing annual budgets, and providing regular financial reports to the Board of Directors.

- Working in conjunction with the Board of Directors to define the association’s strategic direction, review and developing goals and objectives, plan and execute programs and services, and measure the impact of the association’s activities.

- Preparing for and attending meetings of the Board of Directors (and Committees as required) and supporting them in carrying out their work.

- Developing and maintaining the accuracy and relevance of the association’s communication tools including email listserves, website, newsletter, membership kits, press releases and annual report.

- Along with members of the Board of Directors, acting as spokesperson and point of contact to stakeholders, including government, regulatory bodies, other organizations, funders, media, and community members.

- Keeping abreast of relevant sector developments such as emerging broadcast technologies, new media, regulatory issues, and copyright tariffs.

- Representing the association as an ex officio member of Community Radio Fund of Canada’s Board of Directors, and supporting the fund in carrying out its work.

- Undertaking the recruitment, selection, training, and management of staff and volunteers, and assisting the Board of Directors in maintaining appropriate human resources and volunteer management policies and practices.

- Carrying out a variety of administrative tasks to keep the national office running smoothly.

- Other duties as assigned by the board