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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
Additional pay:

• Commission pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-10-23
Expected start date: 2024-11-01