Development and Communications Director

Pioneer PBS in Granite Falls is seeking a Development and Communications Director.Development & Communications Director – Full TimeJoin an Emmy-winning public broadcasting station and tell its story while creating a stronger future for the organization! Pioneer PBS has a tremendous opportunity for a strong communicator and organizational leader. This position works for the President/General Manager and helps lead the organization’s funding and strategy for future growth at Pioneer PBS. The position opens immediately, and business hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. This is an onsite position.The Development & Communications Director is a dynamic individual who secures, cultivates, and grows Pioneer PBS’s generous donor base. They have an outgoing personality and a demonstrated history of successfully soliciting financial gifts, managing all aspects of the station’s annual fundraising plans. They are responsible for leading Membership, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Event, and Outreach/Engagement aspects of Pioneer PBS. This role will also involve executing grant writing, grant management, and reporting for Legacy, MACP, LCCMR, and other production and general operating grants annually. Finding innovative ways to reach audiences through broadcast and digital means will be an important facet of the job. Additionally, this position collaborates closely with the President/General Manager in leading the organization and strategizing future growth for Pioneer PBS.This role requires an effective written and spoken communicator and relationship builder with a passion for the mission of public media. They will make regular presentations to an array of internal and external constituents and have strong presentation and data analysis skills. They are responsible for brand management and leading the communications team, which includes the Pioneer PBS website and social channels.The applicant must have an Advanced Degree (AA/BA) in Philanthropic Studies, Mass Communications, or similar; 5-7 years of fundraising and community building experience with a demonstrated growth in fundraising ability; 5-7 years of related communications experience; and 5-7 years of demonstrated leadership within an organization.You will join a team of talented, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals who love sharing the story of small towns and farming communities in the region. They operate out of a state-of-the-art facility, located in Granite Falls, MN, where they embrace changing technology, creativity, and humor. Pioneer PBS has been in operation for over 50 years.This is a full-time salaried position with full benefits. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Sherece Lamke, President and General Manager, PBS, 1 Pioneer Drive, Granite Falls, MN 56241 or slamke@pioneer.org. For additional information or a detailed job description, please contact Shari at

320-289-2915.Pioneer PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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