Community Engagement Team Lead - Saskatchewan

Job Title – Community Engagement Team Lead

Employment Type - Full Time

Why STARS

At STARS, we come to work every day with a purpose…to save lives.  Whether you work in the aircraft or at one of our six bases, everyone at STARS plays a vital role in helping to provide critical care, anywhere. Since flying our first mission in 1985, we have never lost sight of what is most important – our VIPS, or Very Important Patients. Each year, we fly over 3,000 missions, providing world class critical medical care whenever and wherever we are needed, and every team member contributes to helping that VIP. We are a lifeline to the community when time and clinical expertise can make all the difference.

We are currently looking for a Community Engagement Team Lead at one of our Saskatchewan bases in the Foundation department.

It takes a team to make a difference in people’s lives. When it comes to STARS’ life-saving mission, it also takes individuals, communities, industry and governments. As a member of our Foundation team, you will be on the front-line serving as an ambassador and fostering relationships with our allies. Be part of something bigger.  Be part of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of STARS identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift sponsorships for the Foundation in Saskatchewan, including but not limited to:

• Leadership of Internal Events, planning, evaluation, fundraising;
• Work with current event partners to further develop and build upon existing events;
• Grow the community engagement and external events portfolio;
• Represent STARS, to donors and the public, building support and awareness for STARS in Saskatchewan;
• Have a good understanding of SLGA and CRA guidelines to facilitate license applications;
• Ensure that community partners are adhering to STARS policies and guidelines, in accordance with STARS branding, provincial gaming and CRA guidelines;        
• Assist in developing sponsorship guides for internal events;
• Assist in developing marketing strategies for internal and external events when needed;
• Create and maintain event budget requirements;
• Create event tracking and updating;
• Write briefing notes and event summaries.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of four years working in a non-profit development related role with at least one year directly related solicitation experience at the major gift level;
• Experience with Raisers Edge/ or other relational databases;
• Demonstrated track record in soliciting major gifts from corporations, foundations and individuals;
• Proficient project management skills;
• Experienced public speaker;
• Proficient in MS office;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

What we offer:

At STARS, every day we come to work with a purpose, to save lives. Maybe that’s your purpose too. We provide a strong total reward offering inclusive of a salary tailored to your education and experience, comprehensive organization-paid health and dental benefits, free parking and more.

But the real reward is joining a legacy – a legacy of lives saved, of hope in the fact of the unimaginable, and of `pride in making a difference. When you join STARS, you become part of a community that knows we’re stronger together. It takes a team to deliver the highest standards of care, and we need you to help us be our best.

Elevate your career. Be part of something bigger. Be part of STARS.

How to Apply/Deadline to apply:

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: January 31, 2025.

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