Current Job Opening(s):
News and Public Affairs Director
Benefits
- medical/dental
- credit union eligibility
- sick leave
- holidays
- personal days
- vacation time
Working Conditions
The atmosphere at KBOO is fast-paced, active, and stimulating. The ability to work in this kind of environment is essential. Workplace expectations at KBOO radio include: effective verbal and written communications, conflict de-escalation, skillful volunteer relations and utilization, capable project management, work-area organization, response to phone calls and correspondence, teamwork and cooperation with other employees, volunteers, and Board members; furtherance of KBOO mission, goals and values; meeting attendance and participation; applicable departmental budgeting and punctuality. KBOO is currently implementing a strategic plan for 2011 – 2016., and all positions have responsibilities specified in that plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The KBOO Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
In Oregon, the following are protected classes: race; religion; color; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions or occurrences; national origin; marital status; domestic partnership status; age [18 or older]; disability; sexual orientation; victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; uniformed service; credit check or credit history; genetic information; off duty tobacco usage; and declining to attend a meeting or participate in communication about religious or political matters that are not required by law.
About KBOO:
KBOO is an independent, volunteer-driven, listener-funded non-profit FM and web community radio station, broadcasting since 1968 from Portland, OR. Our core mission is to provide programming, training and access to the airwaves for art and educational purposes. Our program charter focuses on representing points of view and issues that are unconventional or controversial, and serving populations that are underrepresented and underserved on other local radio stations. We are a multicultural, dynamic, and progressive organization.