Grants and Community Engagement Coordinator

Position: Grants and Community Engagement Coordinator
Posting: February 3, 2026
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found
Reports to: Executive Director
location: Red Deer

Aspire Child Development Centre (Aspire) is looking for a Grants and Community Engagement Coordinator who would like to contribute to our work supporting children with diverse needs and their families. This role is primarily responsible for researching, writing, and managing grant proposals to secure funding for our organization.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled writer with a strong understanding of grant and administrative processes. They will also understand the importance of developing clear communications and cultivating connections to support Aspire.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The capacity to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads
• Problem solving skills and project management ability
• Excellent knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office 365 and database applications

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education relevant to the position
• 2 years of relevant work experience skills may be considered.

Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Location: In person – Red Deer, Alberta
Aspire is located in Red Deer, Alberta and is nicely situated between Calgary and Edmonton. We are open from 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday, and our centre is closed between Christmas and New Years.
Compensation: From $24.39 per hour

Aspire Child Development Centre is a charitable organization dedicated to providing hope and support to children with diverse needs and their families. With a mission to empower communities, Aspire offers a range of services including education, home visits, assessments, and interventions.

We offer:

• Connected team approach
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

How to apply:

Please forward your resume and cover letter noting position being applied for to our HR coordinator Jordan Mac Donald atjmacdonaldr by mail or fax.

Aspire Child Development Centre
4826 47th Street
Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1R2

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