[Pttv-announce] Paper Tiger TV Seeks a new Development and Administrative Coordinator - Please Forward!

[Jen Nedbalsky]

PAPER TIGER TV SEEKS NEW DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR!

- Please forward far and wide –

The Paper Tiger Television  (PTTV) collective seeks a part time 
Development and Administrative Coordinator to start work at the 
beginning of January.

Since 1981, Paper Tiger has involved thousands of youth and adults in 
the production of over 300 social issue television shows; reached 
thousands more through media literacy workshops at high schools, 
conferences, and community centers; collaborated with community based 
groups throughout New York to organize grassroots screenings; and 
developed a unique consensus-based decision making and artistic process 
that is used as a model internationally. Paper Tiger frequently engages 
in production partnerships with community-based organizations that see 
media as a valuable tool to increase their participation in the public 
debate. Please visit our website at www.papertiger.org

The Development and Administrative Coordinator position offers a unique 
opportunity to design and implement programming which aims to connect 
media making with community organizing. This part time position is one 
of the two staff roles at the PTTV collective and offers opportunities 
for growth and experience in all aspects of non-profit management. Staff 
members are encouraged to become active members of the collective by 
participating in and contributing to programs and projects to help 
reinforce the Paper Tiger community.

Development and Administrative Coordinator
(16 hrs/week)

Development role: (75%)

* Assist in creating a comprehensive development strategy for the 
collective and oversee its implementation
* Educate collective on grant process, delegate tasks and communicate 
updates at Collective meetings which take place on the first and third 
Wednesday of each month
* Seek new funding opportunities
* Coordinate the development and submission of grant proposals
* Oversee reporting for existing grants
* Coordinate PTTV’s annual donor drive
* Maintain donor database and donor correspondence
* Work with Distribution and Outreach Coordinator to seek and maintain 
partnerships with other organizations
* Work with collective and staff to design and implement community programs

Administrative role: (25%)

* Maintain organizational budget for the collective
* Organize Retreat every 6 months, working with a committee of 
collective members
* Act as point person for Paper Tiger’s Final Cut Workshops which take 
place every 3 months
* Oversee Bookkeeping at the collective including: payroll and budgets 
(working with an accountant yearly)
* Delegate administrative tasks to collective members
* Archive materials and maintain administrative files

Qualifications:

2 years grant writing/ development experience
2 years administrative experience
Strong written and communication skills
Experience in activism with an emphasis on community organizing
Familiarity with the following computer programs: Word, Microsoft Excel, 
Filemaker Pro. Applicants with Photoshop, Illustrator or In Design 
experience preferred. (Paper Tiger’s office and programs run on Mac 
computers)
Must have a good sense of humor
Must be a master in multi-tasking

Women, LGBT individuals and people of color are strongly encouraged to 
apply.

Salary: Beginning salary $105/day (based on 8 hour work day) with $200 
Health Insurance reimbursement available per month.

Application Process:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, references and two writing samples 
of grants that you’ve submitted by 5pm on Friday December 2nd to:

Email: 	job at papertiger.org  (EMAIL IS PREFERRED)
Fax: 	(212) 420-8196
Mail: 	Paper Tiger TV Search Committee
339 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10012

Interviews will be scheduled for the week of December 12th-16th. 
Starting date: Early January.