Title: Executive Director
Position: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Salary Range: $71,700-86,040 depending on experience
Reports to: Vice President of Advancement, Arizona Western College
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KAWC/KOFA Colorado River Public Media is seeking a collaborative, community-centered Executive Director to lead the station through its next chapter of growth, sustainability, and public service. As public media navigates a rapidly changing funding and engagement landscape, the Executive Director will play a pivotal role in strengthening community relationships, advancing diversified resource strategies, and stewarding a mission grounded in education, access, and public trust.
About the Role
The Executive Director provides overall leadership and strategic direction for KAWC/KOFA Colorado River Public Media, serving as the station’s chief executive and public-facing leader. The role represents KAWC/KOFA within the community and the public media system and has primary responsibility for organizational performance, financial stewardship, and staff leadership.
KAWC/KOFA operates with a small, professional staff supported by student employees and volunteers, requiring a leader who is comfortable working across strategy and execution. The position emphasizes organizational leadership, community engagement, and the development of sustainable, diversified revenue strategies, in collaboration with development staff and key institutional partners.