Closing Date

11/15/2026

Current Position Description

Board Member

Talkeetna Community Radio, Inc.

Member of the Board of Directors

Job Description and Expectations

Purpose:
To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of KTNA so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.

*Major responsibilities:
Organizational leadership and advisement
Organization of the board of directors, officers, and committees
Formulation and oversight of Bylaws, policies and strategic plan
Financial management, including adoption and oversight of the annual budget
General Manager hiring, evaluation and professional development
Review of organizational and programmatic reports
Fundraising and outreach

*Members of the board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of KTNA. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and vantage point in the community.

Length of term:
Three years, which may be renewed up to a maximum of two consecutive terms, pending approval of the board.

Meetings and time commitment:
The board of directors meets monthly on the third Monday of the month, 4:30 p.m., at the KTNA studio building on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. Meetings typically last 90 minutes.
Board members are asked to attend no less than two special events or meetings, as they are determined.

Expectations of board members:
Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able.
Participate on a standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary.
Participate in board training no less than every two years.
Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by KTNA mission, objectives, and programs.
Help communicate and promote KTNA mission and programs to the community.
Become familiar with KTNA finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.
Understand the policies and procedures of KTNA.
Financially support KTNA in a manner commensurate with one’s ability.

Position Type

Board of Directors: Voluntary, legal governing body of a nonprofit.

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Other areas of focus

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

Mission
To enrich and connect the communities of the Upper Susitna Valley through informational and cultural programming, through operation of a local non-profit radio station providing a broad base of educational, cultural, and informational programing.

Briefly describe your board culture.

KTNA holds a board with 7 members, all living and/or working in the Upper Susitna Valley. All board members are engaged in various committees and are fairly hands-on in supporting the station according to their time and strengths.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

KTNA’s mission is to enrich and connect the communities of the Upper Susitna Valley through informational and cultural programming. We intend to provide programming that represents the diversity of our community, including gender, age, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, and economic status. We intend to reflect the Public Media Code of Integrity, including that we will: “pursue fairness and responsiveness in content and services, with particular attention to reflecting diversity of demography, culture, and beliefs.” We intend to project a welcoming atmosphere to all and seek staff, board members, Community Advisory Board members, on-air DJs, and volunteers based on their experience, interests, and skills.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s Diversity Eligibility Criteria requires public media organizations to adopt formal goals for diversity and to report annually on steps taken to work toward those goals. These actions are required for all stations receiving Community Service Grant funds.

Accordingly, Talkeetna Community Radio has set the following diversity goals:
• To provide equal opportunity in employment.
• To seek candidates for KTNA’s Board of Directors and Community Advisory Board that represent the diversity of the upper Susitna Valley communities that we serve.

Link to diversity statement.

Board Meeting Location

Online meeting optional?

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

Average hours per month?

Are there term limits?

Board terms (years)

What is the total length of time of potential service?

Primary language spoken in board room.

Please describe any giving and/or fundraising expectations of your board members.

Are travel expenses related to board service reimbursed? If so explain.

Is there any additional information you would like prospective board members to know?

Address

13764 E Second St
PO Box
Talkeetna AK 99676
Website: https://ktna.orgWebsite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KTNA88.9Facebook

Organization Info

EIN: 94-3099330
Year of Incorporation: 1988
Location: Matanuska - Susitna Valley
Focus: Arts & Culture
Operating Budget: $100k-$500k
Number of Staff: 2
Number of Board Members: 6
Guidestar page: https://app.candid.org/profile/8410679/talkeetna-community-radio-inc-94-3099330

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Kellie Laurson

Executive Director:
Phillip Manning