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Below are recent job offering from throughout the Pacifica Network. Local Election SupervisorPacifica Local Election Supervisors Pacifica is governed by the Pacifica National Board, and each of Pacifica’s 5 stations is overseen by a Local Station Board elected by the members of that station. Pacifica is hiring a Local Election Supervisor for each station to oversee the election. The duties are as follows: 1) Overseeing the nomination of candidates to the Local Station Board. This involves preparing and running announcements on the radio station and the station website to inform listeners how they can be nominated and what the duties of a LSB (Local Station Board) member are. It also involves ensuring that the election is explained and promoted by station management, staff and programmers and in community newsletters, websites and any other place available for free publicity. It also involves attending community meetings to inform communities and groups about the importance of this nominating process. Finally, it involves helping potential candidates turn in the required forms for the nomination. This period begins June 1, and ends July 1,2009. 2) Overseeing the campaign. This involves ensuring that all candidates prepare oral statements about their candidacy and that those statements are aired both regularly and fairly (all candidates are to receive the same amount of air time during the campaign period). It also involves setting up forums on the radio so that all candidates are given the same amount of time to be live on the air. Organizing community meetings, and perhaps cable TV shows that regularly air Pacifica programs, to introduce candidates to the widest possible community, is a must. The Local Election Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all candidates follow the fair campaign provisions of the Pacifica bylaws, including the interpretation of the bylaws by the national Election Supervisor. 3) Overseeing the balloting. All ballots are to be returned by September 30th of this year. The ballots are to be sent out Saturday, August 15th, and P.O. Boxes at each station are to be monitored to ensure that all ballots are secure, and that the quorum for the election is met. 4) Overseeing the location for ballot counting. The location should be a secure but public location to ensure that all who want can observe the counting. 5) Write a report describing the joys and pitfalls associated with the job. Skill Set 1) The patience of a middle school teacher. 2) The humor of a Dave Chappelle 3) The ability and willingness to use progressive discipline to ensure that election policies are followed by station staff, both paid and unpaid, should persuasion prove inadequate 4) Community organizing skills 5) The ability to work with a very diverse group of people, some with very large egos. 6) Some familiarity with election procedures, in particular the Single Transferable Voting method, a form of proportional representation that Pacifica uses. In any case, the capability of learning the voting procedure with the help of the National Election Supervisor. Supervision 1) The supervisor for the Local Election Supervisors is an NES( National Election Supervisor). The NES is responsible for the election being conducted in the fairest possible manner. 2) The NES is also responsible for the training of the Local Election Supervisors. Remuneration 1) The pay for this contract position is approximately $18,000. Contact for an Interview: Les Radke National Election Supervisor This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (510)798-8622
Executive DirectorThe Pacifica Foundation (Berkeley California) the oldest network of non-commercial, community-based radio stations in the United States, is seeking to hire a new Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for all day to day management activities of the Foundation including the hiring, firing and supervising of national office and managerial staff; implementing Board policy and by-laws; overseeing fundraising and development activities; supervising production and distribution of national programming; working with the Chief Financial Officer to maintain fiscal and physical integrity. The ideal candidate will possess a college degree and/or at least 10 years experience of relevant radio broadcast experience, including non- profit management. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Salary Range starting at $80K Deadline for submission is 20th May 2009 resume/cover letter submission via internet to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or hard copy mailed to: Pacifica Foundation Attn: Executive Director Search 1925 Martin Luther King Jr Way Berkeley CA 94704 ~THE PACIFICA FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Pacifica Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, Ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Chief Financial OfficerThe Pacifica Foundation (Berkeley California) the oldest network of non-commercial, community-based radio stations in the United States, is seeking to hire a new Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for all aspects of Pacifica Foundation accounting, income and disbursement of funds and reporting current financial status on a monthly basis to Executive Director and Pacifica National Board; implementing Board policy and by-laws where they pertain to finances; preparing annual budget; manage banking relationships, investments accounts and Foundation assets; working with and training business managers from each respective signal area; working under the supervision of the Executive Director and Pacifica National Board to maintain financial integrity. The ideal candidate will possess a college degree in accounting and hold CPA Certification; have at least 10 years experience in accounting including accounting specific to non-profit California corporations and have demonstrated familiarity with all stages of SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, all GASB/FASB regulations and CPB reporting requirements. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Salary Range starting at $70K Deadline for submission is 20th May 2009 resume/cover letter submission via internet to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or hard copy mailed to: Pacifica Foundation Attn: Chief Financial Officer Search 1925 Martin Luther King Jr Way Berkeley CA 94704 ~THE PACIFICA FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Pacifica Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, Ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Human Resources DirectorThe Pacifica Foundation (Berkeley California) the oldest network of non-commercial, community-based radio stations in the United States, is seeking to hire a new Human Resources Director. The Human Resources Director is responsible for developing and organizing all human resources activities of the Foundation, including but not limited to, employment compensation, benefits, training and equal opportunities. HR Director will working under the supervision of the Executive Director and with the General Managers throughout the network to maintain compliance with all EEOC regulations/training relating to California corporations non-profit employment. The ideal candidate will possess a college degree in Human Resources Management and a minimum 3 years experience preferably in non-profit management. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Salary Range starting at $60K Deadline for submission is 20th May 2009 resume/cover letter submission via internet to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or hard copy mailed to: Pacifica Foundation Attn: Human Resources Director Search 1925 Martin Luther King Jr Way Berkeley CA 94704 ~THE PACIFICA FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Pacifica Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, Ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. |
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