Community Engagement Officer

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STARS is looking for a Community Engagement Officer to join our Grande Prairie team!

Is this challenge for you?

This position reports to the Regional Manager, Community Engagement and will work closely with the Donor Relations and Development team to provide support for internal and external engagement with communities and donors.

Demonstrated experience in planning, evaluation, fundraising and volunteer management is required. This role will contribute to strategic planning and direction in order to diversify our donor pool and maximize fundraising opportunities.

In this role, key responsibilities will include :

• Be public-facing in communities and represent STARS to donors and public; building support and awareness for STARS in Alberta;
• Coordinating STARS presence at external community events;
• Arrange and make presentations to various diverse audiences as required;
• Cultivate new community fundraising events;
• Support the efforts of the Fundraising team : Sponsorship, Donations, Programs;
• Work with event suppliers and third-party planners as required;
• Stewardship of donors, always creating a positive experience and timely thank yous;
• Assist in developing timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables through the development and management of a critical path;
• Maintaining all pertinent donor information in Raisers Edge;
• Understanding of ROI and Budget requirements;
• Support activities assigned internally with planning;
• Work closely with event committees, where applicable;
• Collaborate with community groups & organizations in fundraising initiatives to generate funds for STARS;
• Ensure that community partners are adhering to STARS policies and guidelines and in accordance with STARS branding, provincial gaming and CRA guidelines;
• Prospect communities and organizations for STARS to develop new events;
• Work with current event partners to further develop and build upon existing events;
• Coordinate cheque acceptance events and tours on behalf of STARS;
• Deliver presentations and thank you messaging when required;
• Identify prospective donors for event sponsorship and major gift pipeline;
• Provide in-person stewardship to donors, including delivery of Allies for Life plaques and Impact reports, as well as preparation and delivery of presentations, as requested

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience using Raisers Edge and / or other relational databases;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Excellent communication, public speaking and interpersonal skills;
• Proficient in the use of MS Office suite;
• Demonstrated the ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously by utilizing successful organization skills;
• Capable of establishing effective and professional relationships with volunteers and donors;
• Willingness and ability to travel and work evenings or weekends;
• Ability to work well within a committee structure;
• Applicants will have a post-secondary education in business, marketing, communications, or a related field;
• The right combination of education and experience will be considered.

What we offer!

We offer a competitive salary based on education and experience, as well as excellent organization-paid health and dental benefits, free parking and so much more.

More importantly you will be a key member of the STARS organization and a link in our ability to execute our mission of saving lives safely within the chain of survival.

If you are the person we are looking for and would like to make a difference with your career, please make sure to apply by closing date : December 1, 2024.

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