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CJLO IS LOOKING FOR A SUMMER VOLUNTEER & OUTREACH COORDINATOR

This position is funded in part by the Concordia Work study program. In order to qualify for this position you must be an out of province student receiving student loans and part of the Work Study program. If you are unsure if you are eligible or would like to join the program visit the website. 

CJLO 1690AM is a campus/community radio station based out of Concordia University’s Loyola campus located in NDG in Montréal, Québec. CJLO belongs to the not-for-profit corporation Concordia Student Broadcasting Corporation (CSBC) and represents Concordia University and its community. CJLO has been streaming online for over 20 years and in 2008, began broadcasting on 1690 AM throughout the Montreal area with 1000 watts of power. Currently running with a volunteer core of over 90 members, the station broadcasts a wide variety of musical and spoken word content. 

CJLO is currently looking for a short-term, summer Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator to assist the station with outreaching to both on-campus and off-campus organizations, manage social media accounts, help recruit, train and assist volunteers, and take part in the planning and execution of the annual funding drive. The chosen candidate will take CJLO to the next level in its development and continued growth. 

Duties & Responsibilities

On-Campus Outreach:

  • Reaching out to student groups and organizations for collaborations

  • Tabling at Concordia events and fairs (Volunteer fairs, Clubs fairs, etc.)

  • Representing CJLO at campus events

  • Working alongside the Program Director to identify gaps in the CJLO schedule and recruiting DJs as needed

  • Collaborating with Concordia Student Union to promote student initiatives and involvement

Off-Campus Outreach:

  • Reaching out to local non-profit organizations for collaborations

  • Tabling at local fairs and events relevant to the CJLO community

  • Working with DJs to plan remote live-broadcasts at various locations in the city

  • Assisting CJLO staff with the planning of the annual Funding drive, monthly concert series, panels, and other relevant events hosted by the station

  • Writing a monthly newsletter for community members and CJLO donors

Social Media:

  • Assisting in managing CJLO’s various social media accounts (Instagram, Tik Tok)

  • Responding to comments and messages on CJLO’s accounts

  • Making consistent (daily) posts across platforms in collaboration with CJLO staff

  • Working closely with CJLO sponsors to ensure promotional needs are met

  • Consistently generating new ideas for fresh, innovative content

  • Working alongside CJLO’s Art Director for outreach and recruitment campaigns

Volunteer Management:

  • Training and managing volunteers interested in CJLO promotions

  • Working alongside volunteers tabling at events and on-campus

  • Managing a small team of volunteers interested in creating social media content

  • Working with the station manager for outreach and promotion of station volunteer opportunities

Requirements & Skills

  • Strong planning and organizational skills; can meet deadlines with ease 

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Knowledge of Concordia University and campus & community radio 

  • Experience with Office programs such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel

  • Experience using and managing social media platforms, such as Instagram, X (Twitter), and Tik Tok

  • Bilingualism an asset 

Application deadline: Friday, May 16, 2025

Contract Dates: June 23 - August 29, 2025 (10 weeks)

Type of Position: Contract, part time 20 hours per week

Wage: $17.75/hour

Location: In-person at CJLO 1690AM office (7040 Sherbrooke Ouest, CC-430). Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Montréal, Québec. Some flexibility with remote working.

To apply: please send your resume and a short cover letter detailing your skills and experience for the role to manager@cjlo.com by Friday, May 16, 2025 by midnight. 

We will not accept applications over mail or over social media. We thank all candidates for applying, but we will be contacting only shortlisted candidates for interviews. The position is open to all candidates who are legally permitted to work in Canada.

CJLO prioritizes the unique contributions that individuals from traditionally under-represented and oppressed communities bring to our organization, and strongly 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 letter of interest 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