Summer Opportunities
CJSW 90.9 FM has successfully applied for grants for a number of summer positions this year through the Canada Summer Jobs program. As a successful recipient, CJSW will be hiring seven positions in ranging terms from July 2020 through February 2021 to keep within best practices for COVID-19 mitigation.
These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
These positions are limited to individuals between the ages of 18 and 30.
The positions are as follows:
- Campus/Community Outreach Coordinator (July – September 2020)
- Media Librarian (July – September 2020)
CJSW is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is thanked for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CJSW 90.9FM broadcasts from Calgary, Alberta, Canada on Treaty 7 Territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. Treaty 7 is also home to the Tsuut’ina, the Stoney Nakoda and Métis Nation of Alberta (Region III).
Campus/Community Outreach Coordinator
Application Deadline: July 17, 2020, at 5:00pm
Anticipated Start Date: July 27, 2020
Term Length: July – September 2020, eight weeks at 30 hours per week
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced team player to fill the position of campus/community outreach coordinator. This position will play a crucial role in developing, implementing and organizing outreach initiatives for CJSW Radio both on and off-campus.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Preparation for, and attendance at, outreach events taking place virtually and physically, developing our audience and communicating our offerings.
- Identify potential outreach partnerships with other campus and community organizations, building internal mailing lists and execute mailings for outreach campaigns.
- Contribute to the production and distribution of all outreach and promotional materials, including program guides, event handbills, posters, booklets, signage, and other marketing collateral as needed.
- Assist in the development of an online campus and community engagement strategy.
Required Skills:
- A passion for the arts, and an eagerness to develop your skills.
- A general understanding of CJSW and its activities.
- Skills in word processing and spreadsheet software (Google Drive, MS Office) is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Experience and comfort with photography and videography would be considered an asset.
- High-level skills in verbal and written communication, volunteer leadership, and organization and time management.
- Preparedness to work with culturally diverse groups, organizations, and volunteers.
Please submit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF file titled Outreach Coordinator – Your Name.
Applications can be submitted by email to CJSW Station Manager at manager@cjsw.com.
Media Librarian
Application Deadline: July 17, 2020, at 5:00pm
Anticipated Start Date: July 27, 2020
Term Length: July – September 2020, eight weeks at 30 hours per week
The media librarian works closely with the music director to maintain and develop CJSW’s extensive music library, archives and digital content. This position will be looking at CJSW’s current physical and digital library organization and developing a plan to ensure its ongoing maintenance and accessibility.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Assessing the current library (physical and digital) organization and developing a strategic plan to ensure ongoing maintenance and sustainability.
- Organization of music in an accessible and effective way, particularly with genres that can be difficult to organize (such as language minority music, local music, experimental or neo-classical music, jazz and others).
- Addressing issues of imbalance or under representation, especially in language minority genres, Indigenous peoples, local and Canadian music genres as well as other historically important recordings.
- Developing and maintenance of library database and catalogue to improve programming efficiency.
- Make the catalogue accessible to people with a wide variety of abilities, needs and technology.
- Digitally convert, and catalogue materials, especially local and Canadian materials, for future access and posterity, and potentially make these materials available to the public based on cultural relevance.
- Coordinate these projects with CJSW’s music director, programmers and volunteers.
Required Skills:
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Detail-oriented and focused.
- Strong working knowledge of computers, especially Macs.
- Experience or education in library organization is an asset.
- Working experience with databases.
- Strong musical knowledge.
- Online research skills are an asset.
Please submit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF file titled Media Librarian – Your Name. Applications can be submitted by email to CJSW Station Manager at manager@cjsw.com.
