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Development Associate - Community Sponsorships

KAXE is seeking a Development Associate to grow its Community Sponsorship team. We’re looking to strengthen connections within our communities by gaining new sponsors while cultivating existing partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
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Job Title: Development Associate - Community Sponsorships

Date Posted: 8-15-23

This position is no longer accepting applications.

Summary

KAXE is seeking a Development Associate to grow its Community Sponsorship team. We’re looking to strengthen connections within our communities by gaining new sponsors while cultivating existing partnerships with local businesses and organizations.

This position will acquire on-air messaging, digital promotions and KAXE event sponsorship from community partners. The Development Associate – Community Sponsorship will ensure messages are consistent with public broadcasting industry standards and KAXE’s branding. This position begins with an active account list and will have a significant focus on developing new business. Each day will be a mix of engaging with existing partners and growing their account list through intelligent prospecting.

We’re looking for someone who shares the same passion we have for our mission and who can convey our story to prospective new partners who value our station’s work and want to support their local community.

What we’ll provide

  • Investment in your professional growth through coaching, training and professional development.
  • A collaborative environment where risk, innovation and growth are fostered.
  • A commitment to continue and build upon our diversity, equity and inclusion work in content, staffing, board representation, and community partnerships.

Compensation and benefits

Salary range is $40,000-$45,000 per year based on experience. In addition to salary, KAXE offers a compensation package that includes the following benefits:

  • Group health insurance.
  • Company paid life insurance.
  • 5% company paid SEP.
  • Company paid cellphone service.
  • Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.
  • 11 paid company holidays.
  • 4 weeks annual paid time off.

About KAXE

KAXE was founded in 1976 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota as the first rural public radio station in the country. As an affiliate of National Public Radio, KAXE has built a loyal audience of listeners that have come to rely on the station for local and national news, original music programs, arts and culture, and information about weather, nature and their communities. The organization tells the stories of the people, places and events that make Northern Minnesota special.

Northern Community Radio is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our policy is to ensure equal employment opportunities in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines. We foster a culture of inclusion with equity, honesty, diversity, visibility, creativity, and trust as core values.

Like all team members, the Development Associate – Community Sponsorships will be expected to contribute to a work culture based upon respect, teamwork and collaboration.

Our programs and employment are open to all. We value diversity and do not permit any discrimination against applicants, employees, or volunteers based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law or statute in any of our policies or programs.

Positions opened until filled.*