Job description

Without sounding overly cliché, the people who make up the Heritage Radio Network are the foundation upon which the ultimate success of our organization rests. We want you to know that working at HRN is not like working most other places. Above and beyond all else, working at HRN means making a serious commitment to improving the food system and helping to create an exceptional workplace. We are a passionate group of hard workers. We understand that not everyone will care as much about these things as we do but if you think this is the spot you've been looking for, then go right ahead and apply. We look forward to getting to know you during the interview process.

About Us: Heritage Radio Network is a grassroots, action-oriented non-profit radio station focused on creating a food world that is more sustainable, equitable and delicious. Our network boasts 35+ entertaining and informative weekly food-focused programs, and a News division with a team of writers who produce stories in the following categories: Health, Pleasure, Science and Tech, News, Opinion and Business. In 2014, our editorial staff will focus on three areas of concern to us: The Chicken Industry, Food Waste, and The Future of Food Leadership. Our studio is located in the back of Roberta’s Pizza in Bushwick Brooklyn.

Position Overview: This is a full-time position Monday through Friday with some likely weekends and evenings for events, dinners and travel. The position will work very closely with the Executive Director, assisting her in all aspects of running the organization. This position is a new role that will be very demanding, require a diverse skill-set, in addition to high levels of energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work fast. It will require someone intellectually curious, charismatic, and ambitious. Our hosts are some of the most interesting people working in food today so the preferred candidate is someone who finds dynamic and varied personalities both stimulating and exciting.

Performance Expectations

• Serve as the right hand person to the Executive Director who oversees all funding and content for the network.
• Daily tasks that range from running errands, to writing press releases and managing many daily emails.
• Works proactively to prevent problems and encourage cooperation toward achieving organizational goals.
• Networking, attend events, follow-up, research
• Assist with staff and office management
• Assist with fundraising, connect with donors, follow up with members, identify potential supporters
• Assist with host and guest outreach, we work with thousands of food, drink, and agriculture personalities.
• Assist with content oversight, proof-reading, fact checking Assist with event planning and executio

Success Patterns

• Exceptional planning and organization skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Google apps

Desired Personal Characteristics

• Results-orientation
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, demonstrating consistency and stability of character
• Ability to set priorities and follow-through in an environment that changes all the time
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to perform routine daily tasks, requiring close attention to detail and accuracy, as well as analysis from a broader, higher-level perspective
• Strong communication skills Flexible with a strong work ethic
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions
• Fun

Benefits

• Salary starts at 36k
• We promise you will eat and drink well
• Opportunity to travel Leadership coaching and training
• We work hard and have a lot of fun

Compensation

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Application instructions

Deadline

March 07, 2014