Jobs at KPFK and Pacifica

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) supports the General Manager in overseeing daily station operations, financial management, regulatory compliance, personnel coordination, and strategic planning.

The AGM plays a key leadership role in ensuring operational stability, accountability, and effective communication among staff, volunteers, national office leadership, and governance bodies.

This position reports directly to the General Manager.

The Assistant General Manager role is designed to serve as a leadership development position with the opportunity to grow into broader executive responsibilities. The AGM will:

• Develop the skills and institutional knowledge necessary to assume General Manager responsibilities when appropriate.
• Work closely with the General Manager to gain experience in strategic planning, budgeting, governance relations, and regulatory oversight.
• Strengthen staff and volunteer capacity through training, clear systems, and performance accountability.
• Support long-term programming development by helping cultivate new talent, strengthen existing shows, and align programming with community needs and station mission.
• Assist in building operational systems that increase sustainability, audience engagement, and revenue stability.

• Oversee daily administrative operations of the station.
• Ensure compliance with Pacifica policies, station policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Support coordination between programming, engineering, development, and administrative departments.
• Monitor operational systems and workflows for efficiency and accountability.

• Assist in preparing and monitoring the station's annual budget.
• Track revenue and expenses against budget projections.
• Coordinate with bookkeeping and national finance staff on reporting requirements.
• Support internal financial controls and documentation processes.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests.

• Support on-air fund drives and special fundraising initiatives.
• Assist with donor relations and stewardship.
• Coordinate with development staff and volunteers to track campaign progress.
• Help implement revenue diversification strategies.

• Assist with staff onboarding and personnel documentation.
• Support compliance with employment policies and labor laws.
• Help coordinate volunteer onboarding and training systems.
• Assist with performance tracking and personnel communications.

• Prepare reports for the General Manager for submission to the National Office and Local Station Board.
• Attend Local Station Board meetings as assigned.
• Support transparency and accurate reporting of station metrics.
• Maintain documentation required for governance compliance.

• Assist in maintaining FCC compliance, public file requirements, and required postings.
• Support risk management practices and documentation.
• Monitor contract compliance with vendors and service providers.

• Experience in nonprofit management, media operations, or community-based organizations.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Budget tracking and financial oversight experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in standard office software and data tracking systems.
• Experience working in mission-driven or grassroots organizations preferred.

• Experience in public or community radio.
• Knowledge of FCC compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns.
• Familiarity with unionized or volunteer-heavy environments.
• Experience working within nonprofit governance structures.

• Strong organizational leadership
• Accountability and follow-through
• Diplomacy and conflict management
• Financial literacy
• Ability to operate in politically diverse environments
• Commitment to Pacifica's mission and values

This position may require occasional evening and weekend availability, particularly during fund drives, major station events, or governance meetings.

Salary range is $60,000–$72,000 per year, commensurate with experience and consistent with Pacifica Foundation compensation guidelines. Benefits eligibility will be determined in accordance with Foundation policy and applicable law.

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the U.S., age 21 or older, verification of degree/credentials, satisfactory background check, and agreement to uphold all Pacifica Foundation policies and procedures.

The Pacifica Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. The Pacifica Foundation does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Pacifica Foundation seeks proposals from qualified individuals to serve as the Independent National Election Supervisor (NES) for the 2026 Pacifica National Board and Local Station Board Elections.

The NES will oversee, administer, and ensure the fair, transparent, and timely execution of elections across all five Pacifica stations in accordance with the Foundation's Bylaws, national policies, and adopted election policies.

The selected contractor will be responsible for comprehensive election oversight, including but not limited to the following:

• Develop a detailed election timeline consistent with the Pacifica Bylaws.
• Prepare a comprehensive election budget for approval by the Executive Director.
• Coordinate the administration of elections across all five stations.
• Ensure consistent application of election procedures and fair campaign provisions.

• Work with station General Managers to obtain accurate, de-duplicated, and properly categorized listener and staff membership lists, including distribution of a voter registration form.
• Coordinate with an independent balloting and tabulation company.
• Oversee ballot design, production, distribution, reissuance, and tabulation.
• Ensure the integrity and security of electronic and/or paper ballot systems.
• Monitor compliance with membership eligibility requirements.

• Facilitate candidate registration and the nomination process.
• Develop and enforce fair campaign provisions.
• Receive and adjudicate election-related complaints.
• Coordinate candidate forums and candidate campaign communications in collaboration with national and station personnel.

• Draft ballot materials, review candidate statements, and voting instructions.
• Edit and maintain up-to-date election information on Pacifica's election website.
• Coordinate production of on-air PSAs and email communications and station website postings announcing election milestones.
• Establish and manage a member election support system.

• Provide periodic progress reports to the Executive Director.
• Certify election results.
• Submit a comprehensive final written report within 30 days of election completion.

• Demonstrated experience administering or supervising elections (nonprofit, union, association, academic, governmental, or similar).
• Experience working with membership-based or grassroots organizations.
• Strong data management experience, including handling large membership databases.
• Familiarity with electronic and/or hybrid balloting systems.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills, including facility with Google Forms and WordPress websites.
• Demonstrated ability to remain neutral and manage disputes professionally.
• Experience coordinating with independent vendors.
• Ability to manage complex timelines and multiple stakeholders.

To ensure impartiality:

• The National Election Supervisor may not be a current employee (paid or unpaid volunteer), Delegate, Officer, Director, or Local Station Board member of the Pacifica Foundation or any Pacifica station.
• The contractor must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
• The NES will operate as an independent contractor and will not be considered an employee of the Pacifica Foundation.

The contract period will begin March 2, 2026 and conclude upon submission of the final election report and certification of results (estimated date: November 30, 2026).

Specific timelines will be determined in consultation with the Executive Director and in accordance with the Pacifica Bylaws.

Proposers must include a total proposed fee, along with a breakdown of:

• Professional fees
• Estimated hours
• Administrative or technology costs (if applicable)
• Any reimbursable expenses

Payment schedule and deliverables will be defined in the final contract.

Interested parties must submit the following:

1. Cover letter summarizing interest and qualifications.
2. Resume.
3. Description of relevant election administration experience.
4. Proposed work plan and timeline.
5. Proposed fee structure.
6. At least two professional references.
7. Response to the following question: After reviewing the Pacifica Foundation Bylaws (available at pacifica.org), how many simultaneous parallel elections constitute the Pacifica Board Elections?

• Demonstrated experience and qualifications
• Quality and clarity of proposed work plan
• Understanding of nonprofit/member-based governance
• Demonstrated neutrality and independence
• Cost reasonableness

The Pacifica Foundation reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, request additional information, or negotiate terms with the selected contractor.

The Pacifica Foundation is committed to equal opportunity and encourages proposals from individuals reflecting diverse backgrounds and perspectives.