Holyoke Media
Executive Director
Position Announcement
Holyoke Community Media, Inc., is a community media organization seeking its founding Executive
Director to build a forward-thinking, cutting-edge center for the entire Holyoke community. We are
intent on building a next-generation model community media center and are seeking a dynamic,
innovative leader who can empower, create, and collaborate to build the foundation of a vibrant
organization.
Holyoke Community Media is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves the
community of Holyoke, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of about 40,000 residents. The city
has not had a robust community media presence for at least 20 years, but has recently signed a wellfunded contract. We seek an energized leader with directly related or transferable skills in the fields of
community media, community building, and technology experience to establish and execute a vision of
success for this new organization.
This is a national search for a leader in community media who can establish one of the finest community
media centers in the nation.
PRIMARY DUTIES
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Develop of Rules and Policies, 501(c)(3) application, Financial Protocols, and Personnel Policies
for Holyoke Community Media, Inc. (HCM)
Develop and oversee annual operational and capital budgets
Hire and manage all organizational employees
Oversee establishment of physical space for the organization
Oversee purchase and installation of equipment for the organization
Oversee operations and programming
Oversee organization’s development and fundraising
Ensure the organization is in compliance with all legal and contractual obligations with local,
state, federal or other regulations, as applicable
Engage, build and maintain relationships with community organizations, government entities,
media and arts organizations, and community members in furtherance of the organization’s
mission
Help in establishing and implement a vision for the organization, through short and long range
planning.
Oversee marketing and public relations for the organization
Complete other duties as required to implement the mission and goals of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
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BA or equivalent in communications, business, marketing, nonprofit, multimedia, or other
related field. MA or equivalent preferred.
Three years of management experience in a nonprofit setting
Three years of experience working with community and community organizations
Demonstrated ability to work with local government
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability in marketing, communications and public relations
Demonstrated ability in fundraising and financial oversight
Understanding of the workings and challenges of community media
Experience working with diverse communities
Spanish language proficiency preferred
SALARY
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Commensurate with experience
Benefits package to include health, dental, and paid time off
Closing Date
Holyoke Community Media will consider all applications received by April 24, 2015.
How To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected]
Holyoke Media, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. This is an at-will position.