Position Announcement – Part Time KSTK Development Director

(20 hours / week – $23.99 hourly)

The Development Director is responsible for raising operating revenue for KSTK.

This is accomplished by:

  • Seeking out and signing contracts with businesses and organizations for radio underwriting* messages.
    • * Public radio stations air underwriting which is similar to, but different from, advertising that is heard on commercial radio stations.
  • Planning and executing fundraising events, membership drives, raffles, and other special events that bring in revenue for the station.

Duties Include:

  • Responsible for developing and maintaining a plan to seek corporate business financial support from local, regional, and statewide sources.
  • Responsible for fulfilling an annual budget goal through businesses, corporation and non-profit sponsorship and underwriting.
  •  Prepares and maintains contracts.
  • Writes and produces underwriting and non-profit donor announcements.
  • Ensures radio underwriting and non-profit announcements are in compliance with FCC regulations and station guidelines.
  • Insures proper logging and airing of announcements.
  • Coordinates with General Manager and the KSTK team in planning and conducting all special events including membership drives, auctions and raffles.
  • Communicates with other CoastAlaska Development Directors on underwriting, marketing and fundraising ideas.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager.
  • Reports directly to the General Manager.

Position Qualifications:

  • A positive relationship with Wrangell businesses, organizations and citizens.  Or the ability to develop positive local relationships.
  • Be a contributing team member.  The KSTK team supports each other.
  • Good professional appearance and public presentation skills.
  • Good writing skills, familiar with proposal and/or grant writing.
  • Experience in non-profit fundraising preferred.
  • Physically able and willing to carry, transport, set up and break down anything needed for special events. 

Deadline:        Open until filled and screening applications immediately. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply right away.

Pay: Starting pay is $23.99 hourly

To apply:         Please submit a letter of interest and your resume to apply@kstk.org.

CoastAlaska is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff and creating a working environment that promotes racial equity and inclusiveness. We believe attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission. Women, Black, Indigenous and other people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.