Program Specialist - KBEM Radio

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Job Title: Program Specialist (2026-2027) - KBEM Radio and Requisition ID number: 104142

Close Date: 11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit: KBEM Radio (10000950)

Site: North (ISA) (0375)

FTE: 1.0 FTE - 40 hours/week (52 weeks); this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: AMP(42)

Functional Area: Administrative

Salary Range: $29.84 - $37.22

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, responsible for pledge drives, solicitation and negotiation of gifts, and grant application assistance; coordinates KBEM listener membership and gifts development programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates KBEM listener membership and gifts development programs, including pledge drives, solicitation and negotiation of listener gifts, and premium fulfillment.
• Maintains accurate records of donations, pledges, and gifts.
• Coordinates and facilitates correspondence with sponsors, listener members, donors, and potential donors; develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Conducts research projects, compiles information and summarizes findings on potential grant funded programs that meet KBEM needs and are consistent with KBEM goals. Coordinates volunteers for fundraising and event tasks.
• Coordinates the submission of KBEM applications for public and private funds; researches, acquires, and maintains statistics and resource information to support gifts.
• Assists with the coordination of grant applications and reporting.
• Manages membership database and tracks listener pledge drive programs.
• Coordinates special projects and research assignments.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
• Identify and develop new underwriting business opportunities while maintaining a pipeline of sales prospects in to-be-added sales tracking software.
• Foster relationships with the existing business client base.
• Identify new opportunities and develop proposals to meet each business/client/agency's marketing needs.
• Deliver sales and underwriting presentations with confidence.
• Maintain steady client communication to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitor competitive media while prospecting for new underwriting opportunities.
• Negotiate and help set competitively priced rates within the Twin Cities market.

• State and Federal laws governing public sector grant funding programs.
• Correct English grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Professional journalistic methods, including research, presentation and publication.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• FCC regulations pertaining to non-commercial radio stations.

• Maintaining timely and complete record of activities, results, and planned follow up to discussions.
• Developing social relationships based upon a common purpose.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Preparing and presenting reports and proposals for internal audiences.
• Social media posting
• On-air broadcasting or voice work.
• Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Coordinates KBEM listener membership and gifts development programs, including pledge drives, solicitation and negotiation of listener gifts, and premium fulfillment.
• Maintains accurate records of donations, pledges, and gifts.
• Coordinates and facilitates correspondence with sponsors, listener members, donors, and potential donors; develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Conducts research projects, compiles information and summarizes findings on potential grant funded programs that meet KBEM needs and are consistent with KBEM goals. Coordinates volunteers for fundraising and event tasks.
• Coordinates the submission of KBEM applications for public and private funds; research, acquires, and maintains statistics and resource information to support gifts.
• Assists with the coordination of grant applications and reporting.
• Manages membership database and tracks listener pledge drive programs.
• Coordinates special projects and research assignments.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Take charge of paid/promotional event set up on and off site in the community.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
• Identify and develop new underwriting business opportunities while maintaining a pipeline of sales prospects in any available sales tracking software.
• Foster relationships with the existing business client base.
• Identify new opportunities and develop proposals to meet each business/client/agency's marketing needs.
• Deliver sales and underwriting presentations with confidence.
• Maintain steady client communication to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitor competitive media while prospecting for new underwriting opportunities.
• Negotiate and help set competitively priced rates within the Twin Cities market.

• State and Federal laws governing public sector grant funding programs.
• Correct English grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Professional journalistic methods, including research, presentation and publication.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• FCC regulations pertaining to non-commercial radio stations.

• Maintaining timely and complete record of activities, results, and planned follow up to discussions.
• Developing social relationships based upon a common purpose.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Preparing and presenting reports and proposals for internal audiences.
• Social media posting
• On-air broadcasting or voice work.
• Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.