Program Specialist - KBEM Radio

Program Specialist (2026-2027) - KBEM Radio

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 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; 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.

Minimum qualifications: Education, training and experience guidelines Associate's degree in communications, business administration or related field; AND two (2) years of program support experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Knowledge of: 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.

Skill in: 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.

Bargaining Unit: AMP Grade: 49 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

MPS Offers a Desirable Benefits Package! Pension (Employee Contribution) with District Match MN Deferred Compensation Eleven (11) Paid Holidays in addition to Paid Time Off EAP (Employee Assistance Program) access to free, confidential consultation with counselors in the areas of personal and work concerns LegalShield/IDShield access to legal advice Wellness and Fitness Programs Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Flexible Spending Account Options and More!

License and certification requirements: A valid Minnesota State Driver's License is required. Working and reliable transportation is required.

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in a standard office and radio station environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.