Community Engagement Coordinator — Windscape Kite Club Inc.
- Category: Jobs & Opportunities
- Date: September 16, 2026
Windscape Kite Club is seeking an enthusiastic, organized Community Engagement Coordinator to help build strong sponsorships, partnerships, and volunteer teams for Long Day’s Night and the SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival.
This is a collaborative, community-facing role for someone who enjoys connecting with people, staying organized, and helping events run smoothly.
What you’ll do
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.
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.
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 driver’s 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. Sponsorship work will be the primary focus through March 2027, followed by volunteer recruitment and coordination through the festival season.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your résumé and a brief note about your interest in the role by September 30, 2026.
Contact: Christina Peters employment@windscapekitefestival.ca 306-774-6384
