Job Description

Community Engagement Officer
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 Officer at our Grande Prairie base 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:

• 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

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A post-secondary education in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
• Capable of establishing effective and professional relationships with volunteers and donors
• Experience using Raisers Edge and/or other relational databases
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously by utilizing successful organization 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: August 7, 2025
Want to learn more?
Interested in making a difference behind the scenes? Discover how our Foundation team drives support for life-saving missions across communities. [ ]
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