[grc] ZUMIX Radio Program Coordinator

[Brittany Thomas]

Hello all,
Please find below an exciting opportunity to work with WZMR-LP in East
Boston -- for an educator with an interest in youth development, music and
community media! Please feel free to reach out with any questions, and
share with anyone who might love ZUMIX.

Radio Program Coordinator

Overview

Since 1991, ZUMIX has provided free after school enrichment programs for
youth ages 7-18 in the Greater Boston area. We offer hands-on programming
in four areas: songwriting and performance, creative technology, community
radio, and instrument instruction. ZUMIX’s goal is to foster young people’s
personal development, artistic growth, and civic engagement as well as to
promote the 21st century skills needed to achieve success in college and
career. Through onsite programming and in-school partnerships, ZUMIX now
serves more than 1,000 participants per year. For more information on our
work, please visit www.zumix.org.

Radio Program Coordinator

Reports to: Radio Station Manager

In September 2016, ZUMIX Radio launched its low power broadcast station on
94.9 FM! This unique opportunity was the result of new federal legislation
to expand community access to media, many years of dreaming and two years
of fundraising and building.

ZUMIX seeks an enthusiastic and highly-organized individual with youth
development experience and a strong interest in community radio to join our
staff. The Radio Program Coordinator will work with the Radio Station
Manager to build the capacity of our new LPFM station. This is a full time
entry-level position with a competitive benefits package, including
opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities:

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   Support production of live youth radio shows and connect a cohort of 20
   youth participants with adult mentors and opportunities for interviews and
   field recording
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   Collaborate with youth storytellers to identify neighborhood stories and
   write, produce and edit content
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   Coordinate training and retention of 15 volunteer mentors and 20 adult
   radio producers
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   Facilitate the curation of a diverse and relevant digital music library
   - Other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:



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   2+ years’ experience working with youth
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   Commitment to youth development principles, community radio and
   community engagement
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   Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)
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   Strong group facilitation skills
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   Excellent communication skills with youth and adults
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   Strong initiative and ability to work independently
   - Audio production skills and experience with Pro Tools


Please email resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:

Brittany Thomas, Radio Station Manager, ZUMIX: apply at zumix.org
In the subject line, please write Radio Program Coordinator and your last
name