REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: KBOO 50th Anniversary Celebrations' Project Manager

DEADLINE TO APPLY: NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Terms: 300 to 400 HOURS AT $20/hour

Timeline: Start date 12/15/2017. Full time availability necessary in December, January, February with tapering hours until 7/29/2018.

Please submit a 1-3 page proposal to del [at] kboo.fm

Call Delphine Criscenzo with questions: 503-231-8032 ext. 204

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an ability to organize and lead an exhibit at a museum, with a time sensitive installation.
• Have experience with project management and share some examples of success.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person communication.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• Demonstrate ability to deliver timely, meaningful process reports.
• Reliable and effective time management skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to work well under pressure and without direct supervision.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people in a multicultural, cooperative, progressive organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours as necessary, and be available in case of  emergency.
• Ability to think outside the box and be creative.
• Excellent problem solving skills including in a group setting.
• Demonstrated ability to complete project within budget.

Duties to cover:

• Project manage KBOO’ 50th anniversary celebrations.
• Support the production of KBOO’s exhibit at Oregon Historical Society.
• Oversee volunteers who are involved with the 50th Anniversary celebrations.
• Collaborate with KBOO staff and contractors involved with the 50th celebrations.
• Coordinate with volunteer coordinator for volunteer needs for 50th celebrations.
• Support with event planning around the exhibit.
• Coordinate with oral historians to promote audio content related to 50th anniversary.
• Coordinating with development and event for major donor events.
• Supervising and coordinating production of catalogue, making sure they are divided up correctly, and distributed accordingly.
• Set up and manage cafe press site.
• Support content inclusion of the website.
• Support for 50th anniversary fundraising as necessary.
• Meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with 50th anniversary steering committee.

Working Conditions

KBOO is a community radio station with over 500 volunteers, and 24 hours a day of broadcasting. The atmosphere is hectic and stimulating.  The ability to work in this kind of environment is essential.

Workplace expectations at KBOO radio include: effective verbal and written communications; conflict de-escalation; skillful volunteer relations and utilization; capable project management; work-area organization; response to phone calls and  emails; teamwork and cooperation with other employees, volunteers, and Board members; furtherance of KBOO mission, goals and values; meeting attendance and participation; capable departmental budgeting; and punctuality.

Non-discrimination & Equal Opportunity

KBOO Community Radio is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, class, gender identity, creed, physical or mental disability.