Jobs at KAWC

KAWC/KOFA Executive Director

Posted: February 13, 2026

First review of applications: Immediate

Work location: Yuma, Arizona

The Opportunity

KAWC/KOFA is looking for an Executive Director to lead our NPR member station through its next chapter. We serve Yuma and La Paz Counties in southwestern Arizona—a binational, bilingual border community shaped by agriculture, education, military presence, and cross-border commerce.

We're a trusted local source of news and connection for the region. As public media navigates changing funding landscapes, we need a collaborative leader who can strengthen community relationships and build sustainable support for our future.

What You'll Lead

You'll provide overall leadership for a small professional team supported by student employees and volunteers. This role works across strategy and execution—you'll represent the station publicly, build relationships with donors and community leaders, develop diversified revenue strategies, and maintain our partnership with Arizona Western College.

You'll Be Right for This If You:

• Are comfortable representing an organization publicly and building trust across diverse stakeholders
• Have led nonprofit, public service, higher education, or mission-driven organizations
• Can make sound decisions in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Bring fundraising, partnership, or resource development experience
• Lead with collaboration and good judgment
• Understand or are ready to learn what makes public media matter

Prior public media experience is welcome but not required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience
• Experience supervising professional staff
• Strong communication skills (Spanish proficiency a plus)

Full job posting here:

Additional details

• Salary: $71,700–$86,040 (based on experience)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Paid holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents 
• Innovative and student-focused institution -  learn more
• Relocation assistance available
• Explore our complete benefits here

Ready to Apply?

Send your resume and cover letter to:
Alice Ferris, MBA, CFRE, ACFRE
Partner, GoalBusters Consulting
alice.ferris@goalbusters.net

Position open until filled.

KAWC/KOFA Colorado River Public Media is licensed to Arizona Western College.