We’re looking for a Community Engagement Events Manager who knows that great events are about more than logistics – they’re about creating meaningful connections that move people to give, get involved, and make a difference. From building lasting partnerships and rallying volunteers to engaging sponsors, schools, service clubs, and supporters, you’ll turn ideas into experiences that strengthen our community and help grown both food and fund donations. If you’re up for the challenge, this could be your next move!
About Us
At the Calgary Food Bank our mission is “to make food accessible to everyone in our city”. Our core belief is that no one in our community should go without food, and this continues to serve as our guiding principle for the future. We are the first line of emergency food support for people facing crisis and served over 200,000 Emergency Food Hampers to our community last year. We also provide over 80 partner charities throughout the city with food. As an organization, we pride ourselves on being client centered, community focused, and committed to excellence in both our operations and culture.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, the Community Engagement Events Manager leads Calgary Food Bank's community events and third-party fundraising portfolio while providing leadership and operational oversight to the Community Engagement Events team.
This role is responsible for ensuring community engagement initiatives, campaigns, and events are delivered effectively, align with organizational priorities, and create meaningful opportunities for individuals, organizations, and community groups to support the Calgary Food Bank. The Community Engagement Events Manager maintains key relationships, supports team development, oversees event and campaign performance, and uses data and key performance indicators to evaluate results, identify opportunities for growth, and continuously improve supporter experiences.
The work of this role contributes directly to increasing food and fund donations, strengthening community awareness, building long-term partnerships, and advancing Calgary Food Bank's mission through community-driven engagement and fundraising activities.
What You’ll Do
Leadership:
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Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and coaching to Community Engagement Events team.
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Support employee onboarding, training, and professional development.
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Monitor workloads and assist with prioritization to ensure department objectives are achieved.
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Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing team culture.
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Assist with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and performance management processes.
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Ensure team compliance with organizational policies, procedures, health and safety requirements, and fundraising standards.
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Identify opportunities to improve departmental processes, efficiency, and supporter experience.
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Lead annual performance planning, goal setting, coaching, and performance reviews for Community Engagement Events team members, ensuring accountability and alignment with organizational objectives.
Community Engagement & Fundraising:
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Maintain and manage a portfolio of community partners, corporate event supporters/sponsors, schools, service clubs, employee groups, and third-party fundraisers.
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Plan, execute, and steward signature events, community campaigns, and fundraising initiatives.
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Track, analyze, and report on event, campaign, and fundraising performance metrics, ensuring key performance indicators are achieved and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Build and maintain productive relationships that increase food, funds, awareness, and volunteer engagement.
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Support the development and growth of new fundraising and community engagement opportunities.
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Represent the Calgary Food Bank at community events and public presentations.
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Ensure exceptional stewardship and recognition of donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.
Operational Management:
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Oversee the successful execution of community engagement initiatives and events.
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Assist in developing annual work plans, departmental goals, key performance indicators, and budgets.
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Ensure all fundraising activities comply with CRA regulations, organizational policies, and applicable provincial and municipal requirements.
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Coordinate cross-functional projects with Communications, Operations, Finance, Volunteer Resources, and Senior Leadership Team.
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Support inventory management and chain-of-custody procedures for food and funds collected through community initiatives.
What You Bring
Education and Experience:
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Post-secondary education in fundraising, communications, nonprofit management, marketing, business, public relations, or a related field.
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Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, fundraising, events, partnerships, or nonprofit development.
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Demonstrated experience leading projects, initiatives, or teams.
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Experience managing community partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
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Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Skills and Competencies:
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Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
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Strong coaching, mentoring, and staff development abilities.
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Excellent relationship management and donor stewardship skills.
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Strategic thinking with strong operational execution.
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Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
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Strong project and event management capabilities.
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Financial literacy and budget management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Results-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
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High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, and fundraising technologies.
Working Conditions
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Primarily office-based with regular attendance at community events and partner locations. This is a regular full-time position based on 37.5 hours per week.
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Frequent evening and weekend work required to support events and engagement activities.
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Ability to lift, carry, and move event materials and supplies.
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events.
Perks & Benefits
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A competitive compensation and benefit package including RRSPs and Board approved performance bonuses
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On-site gym
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Generous wellness days
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Staff Development Days throughout the year
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re energized by people, inspired by purpose, and motivated by results, we want to hear from you! This is an opportunity to put your relationship-building, fundraising, leadership and event expertise to work in a role where the impact is tangible. Be part of a growing and committed team who make a difference – every day!
To Apply
Interested applicants can submit their cover letter and resume by Thursday, September 17, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; suitable applicants will be contacted for further discussion and/or interview.
