Hello allies in the media justice world:

I write to inform you of an opening for the position of general manager of our small
community radio station on Kaua'i, Hawai'i.

I am a volunteer public-affairs programmer at KKCR. Over the last several months
I have been involved in an effort to challenge the closed and homogeneous atmosphere
at the station. Many community members and several volunteers have been frustrated
by the lack of representation at the station of our working-class, Native Hawaiian
and other communities of color, queer, disabled and politically dissident populations.
Some of our efforts to contest the status quo have begun to bear fruit, including
an acknowledgement by the Board of Directors that the search for a new station manager
must cast a wide net in order to find a manager with the skills needed to open up
our airwaves to our diverse island population.

KKCR is the only community radio station in Hawai'i. As such, it may be difficult
to find a qualified manager with cutting-edge community media experience locally.
That is why I hope that this announcement can be passed on through your networks
of people passionate about vibrant, relevant community media which is accountable
to underserved communities.

Thank you very much for considering my request!

In Solidarity,
Katy Rose

The following is the announcement from the KKCR website (http://kkcr.org/):

"The Kekahu Foundation, license holder for KKCR-Kauai Community Radio, seeks
applicants for Station Manager
Located on the north shore of Kauai, KKCR is Hawaii’s only full-powered community
radio station.

The successful candidate should ideally have the following skill set:

• Significant managerial and budgeting experience
• Proven fund raising success
• Experience working in the non-profit sector

The Station Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the radio station
including coordinating and working with approximately 100 dedicated volunteers,
staff, and board members. This position requires excellent communication and organizational
abilities. The station manager is also responsible for fundraising efforts including
semi annual on-air membership drives, grant writing and event production. Experience
in the non-profit sector is preferred and non-commercial radio experience is a plus.

This is a full time and permanent position. Benefits include paid vacation and health
insurance.
KKCR is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are available in both Adobe
Acrobat and Word formats at http://kkcr.org/.

Applications and resumes may be submitted by email to smsearchkkcr.org">smsearchkkcr.org or mailed
to:

KKCR Search Committee
P.O. Box 266
Hanalei, HI 96714
Professional Challenges:

Serving and broadening support from a culturally diverse community

Successfully coping with an always-challenging financial condition.
Personal challenges and rewards:
Scheduling enough time on the world’s most beautiful beaches.

Surfing some of the world’s best waves

Hiking some of the world’s most beautiful trails

Saving your winter wardrobe for trips to the mainland

Housing, clothing and feeding oneself in one of the nation’s highest cost-of-living
areas on a salary that we’d love to double, but can’t afford to. "