Grants and Community Engagement Coordinator

Position :

Posting : February 3, 2026

Closing Date : Until suitable candidate is found

Reports to : Executive Director

location : Red Deer

Aspire Child Development Centre (Aspire) is looking for a Grants and Community Engagement Coordinator who would like to contribute to our work supporting children with diverse needs and their families. This role is primarily responsible for researching, writing, and managing grant proposals to secure funding for our organization.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled writer with a strong understanding of grant and administrative processes. They will also understand the importance of developing clear communications and cultivating connections to support Aspire.

Knowledge, skills and abilities :

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The capacity to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads
• Problem solving skills and project management ability
• Excellent knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office 365 and database applications

Qualifications :

Post-secondary education relevant to the position

2 years of relevant work experience skills may be considered.

Job Type : Part-time

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Location : In person Red Deer, Alberta

Aspire is located in Red Deer, Alberta and is nicely situated between Calgary and Edmonton. We are open from 8 : 30 to 4 : 30, Monday to Friday, and our centre is closed between Christmas and New Years.

Compensation : From $24.39 per hour

Aspire Child Development Centre is a charitable organization dedicated to providing hope and support to children with diverse needs and their families. With a mission to empower communities, Aspire offers a range of services including education, home visits, assessments, and interventions.

We offer :

Competitive salary

Professional development

Connected team approach

Comprehensive GroupSource benefits package

Benefits :

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

How to apply :

Please forward your resume and cover letter noting position being applied for to our HR coordinator Jordan MacDonald at or by mail or fax.

Aspire Child Development Centre

4826 47th Street

Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1R2

Telephone : 403-340-2606

Fax : 403-340-2615

www.aspirechild.ca