About the Role
Divine Mercy Radio is seeking an experienced, full-time Executive Director to lead the organization into and through its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, highly motivated, resourceful, and most importantly, has a deep and demonstrable desire to bring people to Christ and His Church. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have some fundraising experience, or at least a cheerful willingness to prioritize building relationships and soliciting gifts from current and prospective donors.
 
Qualifications
   - The candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, with a passion for evangelization
   - Minimum of 3 years of professional experience
   - Exceptional written and oral communication skills
   - Strong ability to network and maintain relationships
   - Highly organized and able to prioritize the important over the urgent
   - Ability to deal with and resolve conflicts, and willingness to seek and defer to Board recommendations and
     input
   - Willingness to travel regionally (typically within NC only) up to 10% of the time
   - Willingness to work outside of normal business hours for events and donor meetings
   - Managerial experience is a plus
   - Competency with Airtable, Salesforce, or other CRM, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
 
Responsibilities
  Fundraising (50%)
   - Execution of fundraising program in accordance with DMR’s Development Plan
   - Direct, face-to-face donor development and solicitation
   - Expansion of underwriting and sponsorship programs
   - Expansion of giving societies (Broadcasters Circle and Saint Monica Society)
   - Reduction and elimination of DMR’s station mortgage
  Programming (20%)
   - Managing programming schedule, working with technical staff and volunteers to update programming weekly
   - Monitoring programming to ensure orthodoxy and compliance with FCC guidelines, in consultation with the
     Programming Committee of the Board
   - Building relationships with existing and new program producers and content developers
   - Identifying opportunities to improve programming in response to listener demand
  Administration (20%)
   - Management of all aspects of DMR’s administrative duties (with some contract and consulting assistance)
   - Coordination and collaboration with DMR’s active Board of Directors, including preparing for and reporting to
     the board during bi-monthly board meetings
   - Coordination with FCC attorneys, financial and accounting professionals, and web developers as needed
  Marketing (10%)
   - Developing and executing comprehensive plan to a) determine size and composition of listening audience
     and b) steadily increase listenership across all available media
 
Salary and Benefits
Salary range is competitive, and negotiable based on experience.
 
Location
Divine Mercy Radio is headquartered in Raleigh. Candidates must reside in the Raleigh area, not more than 1 hour from the DMR studio at 343 E. Six Forks Rd. Working from home will be considered for exceptional candidates, and in-studio presence will be required at least three times each week.
 
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:
1. A cover letter detailing:
   - your philosophical interest in the organization,
   - why the position interests you,
   - how your experience has prepared you for this position, and your salary requirements.
2. A Resume
3. At least two(2) references, one of which must be ecclesial in nature (a pastor, priest, ministry leader, etc)
 
To apply:
1. Complete this form
2. Email your resume, cover letter, and references to dmrjobsnc@gmail.com
3. We will contact you following your submission