Local 107.3 FM – CFMH (parent company: Campus Radio Saint John Inc.) is hiring a new station manager. This position offers a high level of flexibility, but may require some weekend and evening work, with potential for increased hours and compensation subject to successful grant applications.

Local 107.3 FM is a non-profit, volunteer-driven, campus-based community radio station located on the traditional, unceded, territories of the Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkati, and Mi’gmaq Peoples, and is based out of the UNB – Saint John campus.

Local FM is an equal opportunity employer who employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and physical and mental disability.

Job Description:

Supervision and mentoring of staff & volunteers
Includes: Direct supervision of all term staff and shared supervision (with the Board’s HR committee) of other permanent staff members. Coordination of hiring per station policy
Ensuring an engaging, inclusive, and positive environment for staff & volunteers
Communication with all regulatory bodies (CRTC, SOCAN, UNBSJ), sponsors, funders, and partner organizations as well as with other Campus and Community stations (through the NCRA and CRFC).
Developing and writing grant applications, fundraising, and station & volunteer promotion
Ensuring the organization operates in a fiscally accountable and transparent manner.
Includes: budget development, payroll, daily bookkeeping, quarterly summaries, and audit prep
Facilitating, reporting to, and participating in board and committee meetings.
Development and maintenance of organization files, resources, minutes, and financial statements
Maintaining and improving existing station systems, equipment, and procedures

Specific Duties:

Coordinating regular meetings (often weekly) with other staff members with focus on ongoing projects and general station business
Completing of regular (usually annual) returns and reports for outside bodies such as CRTC, SOCAN, CRA
Seeking new grant opportunities and completing grant proposals such as Canada Summer Jobs, Radiometres
Participating in budget development with the Board of directors and its finance committee. UNBSJ expects a draft budget as part of the university’s budget process – usually in early February
Regular by-weekly payroll, government remittances, and financial record keeping and reporting in consultation with the finance committee
Reporting to and working with the Board of directors (meets a minimum of 4 times per year)
Twice yearly evaluation of permanent staff (1 staff member) in conjunction with the board’s HR committee and evaluation of any grant funded staff
Helping to develop the new strategic plan which is in mid-stream with a next phase meeting with stakeholders scheduled for February 24th