Executive Director
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Applications are Due August 15th at 5pm
Fraser Valley Community Media has begun a planned leadership transition as it prepares for its next chapter of growth.
Ryan Wilson, who has served as Executive Director since 2023 after years as a volunteer and staff member, will continue leading the organization through 2026 while the Board of Directors conducts a thoughtful search for FVCM’s next Executive Director.
The ideal Executive Director will bring nonprofit leadership experience, strong fundraising skills, and a clear understanding of how to grow an organization’s budget and long-term capacity. While public radio experience is preferred, this position is well suited for a leader with experience guiding a nonprofit organization through growth, partnership development, and strategic planning.
With more than 75 volunteer DJs, a dedicated staff of four, strong financial footing, and meaningful partnerships throughout Grand County, Fraser Valley Community Media is well positioned for its next chapter.
Ryan Wilson will continue supporting the organization in a part-time engineering and technical advisory role after the transition is complete, helping provide continuity for the station’s technical infrastructure and broadcast operations.
“In many ways, this positions fulfills a new role for the organization,” Wilson said. “The next Executive Director will have the opportunity to implement their vision for community radio, build the funding needed to achieve that vision, and strengthen FVCM’s role as a countywide community resource.”
Day-to-day technical operations and programming systems will be supported by current staff allowing the next leader to focus on growth, partnerships, and long-term sustainability.
Application and Onboarding Process
The Executive Director Hiring Committee will include two members of the Board of Directors, one volunteer DJ, and the current Executive Director.
Application Deadline:
Applications, including a resume and references, are due by August 15, 2026.
Application Review:
The Hiring Committee will review applications beginning August 18, 2026.
Initial Candidate Conversations:
Selected applicants will be contacted for an initial phone conversation by August 21, 2026 to discuss their interest in the position and answer preliminary questions.
Interviews:
Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates between August 24 and August 31, 2026. Interviews may take place by Zoom or in person.
Final Selection:
The Hiring Committee expects to make a final recommendation by September 4, 2026.
Transition and Onboarding:
The incoming Executive Director will work with the current Executive Director between October 1 and December 15, 2026 to learn key systems, responsibilities, partnerships, operations, and organizational priorities. The onboarding schedule will be arranged around the availability of the incoming Executive Director.
Start Date:
History of KFFR and KWTR: Fraser Valley Community Media, operating KFFR and KWTR, is a community hub for Grand County, empowering people through broadcasting while supporting the local economy and the arts by partnering with local businesses, nonprofits and municipalities. It was founded in 2007, when the FCC opened a brief application window for full-power, noncommercial educational FM radio license operating. We were granted the license for KFFR, broadcasting at 10,000 watts. We received a second license for KWTR in 2022 to broadcast at 89.1 FM with 120 watts.
Both stations serves Grand County, Colorado and are operated out of its studio in Fraser and Winter Park. While primarily a music station with 50 volunteer DJs, we are expanding our news coverage to include local information, county announcements, and community profiles of local leaders. We are funded through underwriting, local and national grants, and membership.
Fraser Valley Community Media, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, color, ancestry or national origin, age, political opinion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, occupation, source of income, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, familial status, or physical or mental disability of otherwise qualified individuals.