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The Salvation Army Event Engagement Specialist - (Temporary fixed term)
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Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Job Description: Job Summary The Event Engagement Specialist is responsible for the planning and execution of events that build brand, engage audiences and increase fundraising opportunities. This includes building marketing and sponsorship strategies, developing and exceeding income goals, working within allocated budgets for each event, and engaging volunteers and audiences while delivering measurable outcomes. The role also supports the coordination and standardization of nationally focused and territory-wide fundraising events, ensuring brand consistency, operational excellence, and alignment with territorial priorities. This is a temporary contract opportunity. Key Accountabilities Lead end-to-end planning and execution of fundraising and stewardship events to increase brand awareness, grow supporter audiences, secure sponsorships, and maximize donation revenue. Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies that drive sponsorship acquisition, ticket sales, participation, and full funding of events. Oversee all event logistics—including venue selection, registration, accommodations, A/V, creative design, and on-site production—to ensure seamless execution on time and on schedule. Manage event budgets, track expenses, and secure approvals to deliver high-impact events within financial targets. Collaborate cross-functionally with territorial, national marketing, communications, and operations teams to ensure brand consistency and operational alignment. Create and maintain national tools, templates, deliverables matrices, and best-practice frameworks to support local and peer-to-peer fundraising events. Coordinate and support event planning committees, volunteers, vendors, and third-party fundraisers to strengthen community engagement and drive repeat participation. Cultivate relationships with sponsors, vendors, attendees, and past fundraisers to enhance stewardship, retention, and long-term partnership growth. Track, analyze, and report on event performance using data, analytics, and feedback to inform continuous improvement and strategic decision-making. Maintain accurate records, standardized processes, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with timelines, national frameworks, and territorial objectives. Education and Experience Qualifications Completion of a formal post-secondary/ college diploma in events management; an alternative level of education and experience will be considered. Minimum 3-5 years professional experience in special events and special event marketing. Strong event performance measurement skills Experience with event planning and logistics Proven ability to lead and develop a team of volunteers and staff in the planning and execution of events Creative and able to produce well thought out special event plans and projects Strong word processing and publishing computer skills Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously High standards of integrity, judgment, and confidentiality Proven oral and written communication ability Ability to and willingness to work in a consultative, diplomatic manner Detail-oriented, organized, confident, and self-directed Ability to and willingness to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings Ability and willingness to be flexible to work hours outside of regular work hours/schedule to accommodate events Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $55,693.49 to $69,616.86 with a maximum of $83,540.23. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

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