Community Engagement Coordinator

Windscape Kite Club is seeking an enthusiastic, organized Community Engagement Coordinator to help build strong sponsorships, partnerships, and volunteer teams for our events. This is a collaborative, community-facing role for someone who enjoys connecting with people, staying organized, and helping events run smoothly.

What youll do:

Volunteer Coordination
-Support volunteer recruitment, communication, scheduling, orientation, and festival-day check-in.
-Work with the Volunteer Committee, Festival Manager, board members, and coordinators to fill volunteer roles and respond to needs.
-Help create a positive, welcoming volunteer experience across both festivals.
-Support volunteer coordination during event operations and wrap-up.

Sponsorship & Partnerships
-Build and maintain relationships with cash and in-kind sponsors.
-Deliver sponsorship packages, follow up with prospective sponsors, and support sponsor agreements.
-Coordinate sponsorship invoicing, logo collection, recognition, benefits, banners, and thank-you reporting.
-Help meet sponsorship goals by the end of March 2027.

You may be a great fit if you have:
-Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
-Confidence with outreach, sponsorship requests, public speaking, and community engagement.
-A collaborative, positive, flexible approach.
-Ability to work independently while staying connected with a team.
-Experience with Excel, Google Drive, and event or volunteer coordination.
-A valid Class 5 drivers licence, access to a vehicle, and access to a computer.
-Knowledge of Windscape, Blenders Events, or community arts organizations is an asset.

Compensation
-$11,500 guaranteed total
-Up to 400 hours of sponsorship work at $20/hour ($8,000)
-$3,500 for volunteer coordination during the festival period
-Plus 2% commission on financial sponsorships secured, with no cap.
-The role is expected to begin in mid-October 2026.