University Of Portland is hiring: KDUP Music Director in Portland

This is a student volunteer experience position. Volunteer experience participants receive monthly stipend payments. This position requires collaboration with the KDUP team to curate and manage the station’s music library, ensuring it aligns with university standards and audience preferences. Responsibilities include acquiring new music, selecting music for rotation, and managing the station’s music archives. Core Duties Collaborate with KDUP team members in setting goals and objectives for the radio station Responsible for acquiring new music from local and national music promoters Collaborate with Assistant Music Directors in choosing, screening, and cataloging music Respond to DJ and listener requests for specific music genres/tracks Responsible for making final decisions for what music will be in rotation and what music will be archived. Ensures all music in rotation meets university standards regarding explicit lyrics Collaborate with Program Director to acquire DJs playlists and submit station output to college music journal charts and other regulatory agencies Establish collaborative working relationships with KDUP staff to strive for cohesive efforts Attends KDUP trainings, meetings and events Minimum Qualifications Required: Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA to apply Required: Attending weekly staff meetings Required: Attending at least 3 volunteer meetings per semester Required: Hold 2 office hours each week Required: All staff are expected to attend and help with set up and tear down for all KDUP events Preferred Qualifications Preferred: High attention to detail and working within an assigned budget Preferred: Effective, timely, and professional communication to students, faculty/staff, and external vendors Preferred: Prior experience with music and/or active radio stations, or an interest in learning Physical Requirements Preferred: Ability to lift 25-50 pounds and push heavy equipment on wheeled cart Posting Number SE949-2023 Number of Vacancies 1 Estimated Start Date 08/24/2026 Open Date 02/13/2026 Close Date 04/06/2026 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Contact University of Portland 5000 N. Willamette Blvd Portland, Oregon 97203-5798 503.943.8484 recruitment@up.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr