Executive Director, KAWC​/KOFA Public Radio

Executive Director, KAWC KOFA Public Radio

Lead public media where it matters most. The Executive Director of KAWC/KOFA Colorado River Public Media provides strategic leadership and vision for a trusted public radio service serving Yuma and La Paz Counties and the surrounding region. This role advances community engagement, journalistic excellence, and organizational sustainability while strengthening KAWC/KOFA’s partnership with Arizona Western College and its mission as an educational and cultural resource.

• Serve students by supporting and advancing KAWC/KOFA Colorado River Public Media's role as a learning partner of Arizona Western College, including strategic oversight of student training program(s); fostering collaboration with AWC faculty and staff; and ensuring that student participation aligns with KAWC's mission, operational capacity, and professional standards.
• Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for KAWC/KOFA Colorado River Public Media, including development and implementation of short- and long-range plans aligned with Arizona Western College's mission, policies, and priorities.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in public media, nonprofit organizations, higher education, or a related field.
• Experience with organizational leadership, communications, and resource development.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and public communication skills.
• Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials, including English/Spanish, as relevant to the position.
• Equal combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.

• Arizona Driver's License or equivalent.

$71,700 - $76,006 per year, depending on experience.

Yuma Campus. Exempt.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Arizona State Retirement System.
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents.
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• Completed Application.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages).
• Cover Letter.
• Unofficial Transcripts.

Posting Date:
February 9, 2026. First review of applications:
March 9, 2026. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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