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CJLO IS HIRING A VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR & NEWS DIRECTOR!

Both of these positions are a part of Concordia University’s Work-Study Program. In order to be eligible for this program, you need to meet the following criteria:

Enrolled in a degree program (Bachelor's, Master's or PhD.)
Studying full-time (as defined in the Undergraduate Calendar or the Graduate Calendar) in fall or winter terms, or registered for six credits or more in an undergraduate degree program in the summer term
Making satisfactory academic progress, with a grade point average more than 2.0
Receiving government student aid for the current academic year
Not currently doing a paid internship like Co-op

In addition to the above criteria, you must also be a Quebec resident. Unfortunately at this time, international students and Concordia students from out-of-province are not eligible.

For more information on Work-Study and to ensure your eligibility, visit: https://www.concordia.ca/students/financial/employment/work-study.html

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR:

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing all elements of volunteering at CJLO 1690AM. This involves assessing and meeting the station’s needs through the recruitment, placement and retention of volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment and selection of prospective volunteers
Assessing the need for volunteers specific to each department (Production, Programming, etc)
Planning how and where to recruit volunteers and posting adverts
Planning and coordinating intake interview with volunteers
Completing periodic check-ins with volunteers
Planning for volunteer retention and replacement
Developing an orientation kit, volunteer handbook or introductory programs
Evaluating the orientation program
Presenting or managing the orientation for all new starters
Arranging training and education opportunities
Developing ways to recognize and reward volunteer efforts
Managing volunteer communications such as social functions, newsletters or social media
Looking after the volunteer database and records

Our Ideal Candidate is:

Self-motivated and can take initiative; can analyze and assess what needs to be done and always thinks of new ideas to improve operations
Proficient at time-management, delegation, and balancing multiple tasks at once
Effective and prompt communicator - can always respond in an appropriate amount of time and handle timely and urgent requests
Passionate about Montreal’s music, arts, and culture scenes
Experience and/or familiarity with campus-community radio is considered an asset
Previous experience at volunteer management and coordination is an asset

Application deadline: Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 - 11:59 PM

Start date: September 18th, 2023

End date: December 17th, 2023

Type of Position: 200 hours in total, approx. 15/hr week for 13 weeks

Rate: $16.65 / hour

Location: In-person at CJLO 1690AM office (7141 Sherbrooke Ouest, CC-430), with some remote and/or on-location work.

To apply: Please send CV & cover letter to manager@cjlo.com by Sunday, September 3rd 2023 11:59PM EST. Please make the email subject line "Volunteer Coordinator."

CJLO prioritizes the unique contributions that individuals from traditionally under-represented and oppressed communities bring to our organization, and invites these individuals to apply. We encourage ALL applicants to make mention of the diverse experience that they may have had that would make them qualified for this position.

Please indicate clearly in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for Employment Equity. You are encouraged, but not required, to self-identify if you are part of marginalized and oppressed communities that include but are not limited to Indigenous peoples, women, visible and/or racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, immigrant, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and 2-spirited persons.

CJLO 1690AM is located on unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation in Tiohtià:ke, otherwise known as Montreal.

NEWS DIRECTOR

The News Director is responsible for managing all elements of news at CJLO 1690AM. This involves training and managing news volunteers, ensuring quality of weekly news and community calendar broadcasts, and doing original reporting as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

News Reporting:

Ensuring the quality of our daily newscasts
Writing and editing news scripts for volunteers before newscasts are produced (and as needed)
Finding leads for stories, accepting pitches from contributors, and keeping on top of local Montreal stories
Producing and reporting original content and specialty broadcasts, including but not limited to election coverage, protests, and relevant university events
Assisting full time staff with longer form content for the morning show
Keeping regular contact with the Station Manager and Program Director regarding the news department

Community Calendar:

Writing community calendar script for volunteers
Ensuring weekly community calendar broadcast is produced and aired by Monday afternoon
Keeping on top of local and university events
Working with the volunteer coordinator to ensure CJLO newsletter is up to date and relevant

Volunteer Recruitment & Training:

Planning how and where to recruit news volunteers and posting adverts
Conducting outreach to relevant university departments for volunteer recruitment (Journalism, communications, etc.)
Helping news volunteers feel welcome and supported
Developing and managing training manuals, procedures and standards for volunteers
Training volunteers in the news department tasks, which includes writing, voicing, and producing
Planning and goal setting for volunteers
Suggesting news stories for volunteers
Following up with volunteers and providing feedback on their newscasts