Subject: Business Development Manager wanted for CHCN Community Radio in Halifax, NS Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 10:45:06 -0300 From: Mike Whitehouse CHCN is a new community radio station expecting to go "on air" in January or February of 2001. We are now hiring staff for this station which is located in Cole Harbour (Halifax area), Nova Scotia. CHCN will serve communities that are geographically separate and culturally diverse. The vision statement of the Cole Harbour Community Radio Society is "building bridges among cultures and communities". CHCN 106.9 FM JOB DESCRIPTION Building Bridges Among Cultures and Communities Position: Business Development Manager Reports to: Station Manager The responsibility of the Business Development Manager is to work with volunteers, co-workers and the CHCN Board of Directors in leading the station to a position of financial self- sufficiency within the first year of operation. CHARACTERISTICS Entrepreneurial instinct Superior communicator Superior sales and customer service abilities Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Cooperative, team oriented, and flexible ABILITIES Develop and manage a business plan Write grant proposals To sell advertising Computer proficiency Team building TASK DIMENSIONS 1. Fund Development Ensure station sustainability by actively pursuing corporate sponsorships and grant applications 2. Advertising Sales Develop contacts within the communities served by CHCN to establish a solid client base for the station Act as coordinator for all CHCN advertisement and sponsorship sales Maintain CHCN’s client base through regular customer service Develop ad sales packages Assist in the development of the advertising rate card 3. Follow Through Provide direction to production staff regarding content and style of advertisements and sponsorship announcements Maintain regular contact with the Station Manager to ensure that CRTC regulations are not exceeded Stay informed of programming changes and directions 4. Administration Write grant proposals Prepare client contracts and invoices Collection of all advertising monies owing Prepare and submit reports as requested Create and maintain a sales database Keep accurate records Other duties as assigned CONDITIONS Flex hours Note: The first ten months of this position is funded through the Federal Government therefore the position is open to applicants who are receiving Employment Insurance benefits or who have received EI benefits during the past three years. We are anticipating that the positions will be sustainable after the first ten months through the revenue stream generated by the Cole Harbour Community Radio Society and the radio station itself. Please send resume to: Cole Harbour Community Radio Society C/O Mike Whitehouse Chair, Board of Directors 160 Salmon River Road Westphal, N.S. B2Z 1H1 Phone: (902) 434-8376 Fax: (902) 434-7501 E-Mail: mwhitehouse@iprimus.ca Resumes and cover letters may be sent as attachments to e-mail in Microsoft Word or WordPerfect format Cheers, Mike Whitehouse School Improvement Facilitator Cole Harbour District High School Phone: (902) 434-8376 Fax: (902) 434-7501