CCTV is Hiring! CCTV Co-Director

April 27, 2023

To apply please send a letter and resume to "CCTVopsdir [at] gmail [dot] com" Position is open until filled.

CCTV is an equal opportunity employer. Full Job Description Below

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CCTV Center for Media & Democracy
Position: CCTV Co-Director In Charge of Operations
Full Time 36 hours/ Exempt
Salary Range 60-65K

CCTV is a nationally recognized and locally appreciated community media center making the transition from a long standing founding Executive Director. Come be part of the team that moves this organization into the next decade to serve our community and staff in the pursuit of community building and media justice.

As CCTV’s founding Executive Director steps down, CCTV’s current staff and Board recognize an opportunity to build a shared leadership model for the organization led by a co-directorship model. We believe a co-directorship model can lead the way to increased community connection, employee growth and satisfaction, and greater mission impact.

CCTV’s co-directorship includes Director of Operations and Director of Projects who are responsible for the overall success of CCTV Center for Media & Democracy.

The Codirectors work together to build community relationships, stay on top of community needs and industry trends within the sector, ensure the fiscal health of the organization, establish and meet organization based performance goals, meet program goals, manage risk and steward CCTV’s projects and assets, including cultivating staff leadership throughout the organization.

This codirector team will work to build internal leadership and manage a coordinating committee of independent and capable program leaders in service of the organization's mission and in benefit to its employees.

Reports to: CCTV Board of Directors. The Board sets compensation, strategic direction, results-based organization goals and evaluates progress toward those goals. 

Description: CCTV’s mission is served through the work of multiple projects including Town Meeting TV, CCTV Productions, Vermont Language Justice Project, CCTV Archives and Internships. The Director of Operations supervises and works with the Business Manager, Technical Services Director/team, and the Development Director/team to ensure the financial security and continuity of operations for CCTV Center for Media & Democracy.  The Director of Operations oversees four key areas: Financial Management, Technical Support, Revenue Development, Human Resources.

The Director of Operations:

  • Enables financial resilience by working with the Revenue Development Director on an annual plan (Development/ Outreach) to increase CCTV’s  reach and impact while building a secure and diverse financial future.
  • Stewards CCTV’s assets, manages risk and ensures that systems are in place to protect financial, technical and human capital that underpins the organization’s work. Develops and Implements Continuity of Operations Plan.
  • Serves as the primary budget officer, managing revenue and expenditures in concert with staff leadership.
  • Negotiates contracts.
  • Articulates the organization’s mission and activities for fundraising and development purposes.
  • Understands the day to day work of projects in order to represent and support them financially and logistically.
  • Understands and articulates the technical needs of projects and works with staff to help triage and manage technical services.
  • Maintains up to date HR portfolio in collaboration with CCTV’s Business Manager for compliance and workflow.
  • Produces media content and participates in production.

Responsibilities (Summary):
Fiscal Health and Resilience of the Organization
CCTV Team Member
Supervises Business Manager, Development Director and Technical Services and is responsible to their staff
Collaborates with Program Director on internal organizational development
CCTV Budget risk assessment and compliance
CCTV Continuity of Operations Plan
Contract management
HR Compliance and Workflows
Oversee Work of Development Director to meet revenue goals and reporting
Manage technical needs of the organization (including website)
Regular financial reporting to co-director, staff and Board
Participate in content production

Key Competencies:
Financial Savvy
Business Acumen
Risk Management
Collaborative Decision Making
Planning & Organization
Values & Ethics
Drive for Results
Service Orientation
Analysis & Problem Solving
Integrity

Experience:
Experience in community media or comparable mission driven organization
Operations experience, including budget management
Business acumen with diverse revenue sources specifically nonprofit experience
Business growth and development
Strong technology and analytical skills, including spreadsheets
Experience evaluating and improving business systems
Familiarity with human resource practices and policies
Passion and commitment for mission of community media
Comfort and ability with supervising people
Team-first outlook, responsible, and committed to communicating well with colleagues
Ability to self-direct work, and reliably follow through to get it done
Experience participating in a leadership team
Ability to work on site in Burlington studio/ office