Job Description

About Us

Windscape Kite Club Inc. and Blenders Events Inc. are non-profit organizations dedicated to organizing large cultural events, including the internationally recognized Windscape Kite Festival and Long Days Night Music Festival in Swift Current, SK. We are seeking an independent contractor to join our team to help us secure sponsorships for these exciting festivals.

Key Responsibilities

As the Sponsorship Procurement Contractor, you will be responsible for securing new sponsorships for our events. Your tasks will include:

Actively procuring sponsors for the Windscape Kite Festival and Long Days Night Music Festival

Invoicing and collecting sponsorships from businesses and partners

Collecting sponsor logo digital files and ensuring proper sponsor recognition

Managing and servicing sponsor partnerships and agreements

Ensuring all sponsor benefits are implemented as per agreements

Promoting the events with enthusiasm and a positive public image

Qualifications

Proven experience in sponsorship procurement, fundraising, or sales

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Familiarity with event sponsorships and partnerships is an asset

What We Offer

Flexible work environment as an independent contractor

Commission-based compensation provided on a sliding scale to encourage and reward performance of successfully obtained new sponsorship dollars

An opportunity to contribute to exciting local cultural events

Compensation

15% baseline commission of sponsorship dollars received, with up to 20% commission based on performance on a tier scale.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced sponsorship professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and success in sponsorship procurement to employment@windscapekitefestival.ca.

Note re: Benefits

This is a short-term contract position and is not eligible for benefits or employee compensation plans. The contractor will be responsible for their own tax obligations.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: $15.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Work from home
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-15
Expected start date: 2025-10-01