KPBS Student Assistant - Grants & Engagement

Overview

The salary rate for this position is $17.25 per hour and is non-negotiable. This opportunity is available to current SDSU students only.

This position is scheduled to close on October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm (PST).

 

KPBS serves the greater San Diego community with informative, cultural, entertaining and educational television, radio, and web programming.  KPBS TV/FM is the public television and radio station for San Diego.  Licensed to San Diego State University, KPBS supports and furthers the university’s educational and community service mission by informing, enlightening and empowering its audience.  It does so not only by presenting national and locally produced programming of value to its San Diego audience, but also by producing programming about San Diego and its people for distribution nationwide.

 

Under the direction of both the Director of Grants and Engagement and the Senior Grants and Engagement Coordinator, this position supports the functions of the Grants and Engagement department and contributes to KPBS’ programming driven by grants and interaction with the donors that make the organization's  efforts possible.

 

This department is responsible for a variety of activities and outreach, including using programming, news content and other related resources to build and foster a KPBS presence in the community and on all KPBS platforms:

• Heightening visibility, especially in underserved communities, and demonstrating the station’s mission as a vital local force for enrichment;
• Increasing awareness that KPBS programming can be a springboard for community dialogue and problem solving;
• Reaching new, diverse, underrepresented and underserved audiences through such programs as KPBS Cultural Connections, community connection/ascertainment , One Book, One San Diego, One Book Sin Fronteras and KPBS Kids, thus demonstrating that all residents of the San Diego and Imperial Counties have a stake in KPBS because KPBS has a stake in them;
• Collaborate with the KPBS Development Department to cultivate major donors through Producers Club as well as support other departments as needed in facilitating outreach for events and diversity initiatives.

 

The department is also responsible for securing grants from existing and new funders in order to help ensure the sustainability of the station. Grant responsibilities include:

• Following strict protocols set by Finance and Accounting, the department ensures that grant activity is audit- proof.
• Researching and writing grant proposals to support all areas of KPBS.
• Developing budgets and monitoring completion of proposed deliverables.
• Completing all funder reports, including interim and final reports and requested updates.
• Conducting and interpreting research and evaluation activities relating to content and initiatives such as One Book, One San Diego, community connection/ascertainment and KPBS Kids.

Perks you'll enjoy as a member of #teamKPBS

• Working on a college campus & in public media: Access to campus facilities and staff perks, weekly farmer's market, tons of eateries, community events, entertainment, etc.
• Hybrid schedule/ remote work flexibility options (varies by position)

• Enjoy a 'beautiful day in the neighborhood' with local employee discounts
• Opportunity drawings to attend SDSU basketball games, local concerts and events
• Free wellness classes & programs
• Staff pop-up events
• Sick leave accruals and paid leave options
• On-site childcare at a discounted rate (based on availability)
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary retirement savings plan

Responsibilities

The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Job descriptions may be changed at any time based on the needs of the department.

Financial Paperwork and Expense Tracking - 50%

• Complete and process financial paperwork on monthly deadlines, including:
• Mileage reimbursements for employee’s travels
• Expense tracking on department credit cards
• Track spending on grant related projects and process:
• Invoices for vendors the station works with during events
• Reimbursement charges for employee purchases
• Work closely with News Department and Grants Coordinator to track content deliverable