Community Relations Coordinator

About the Role

The Community Relations Coordinator helps turn the Winnipeg Football Club’s community strategy into action through youth outreach, school-based programming, public engagement, game-day activations, and special events. Working with internal departments, external partners, and community stakeholders, this role supports the Club’s profile across Manitoba and helps build lasting relationships that contribute to its reputation and community impact.

This position also supports programs designed to create memorable experiences and encourage the growth of amateur football by connecting fans, partners, and communities with the Winnipeg Football Club.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver community and school programs that align with organizational goals and create meaningful engagement.
• Organize and execute football camps and related events.
• Manage appearance requests for the mascot, cheer team, and dance team, ensuring positive experiences for partners and fans.
• Prepare media advisories, announcements, and other communications for community initiatives, game-day activations, and special events.
• Write, edit, proofread, and update community content published on the Club’s website.
• Coordinate community activations on game days, recognition programs, and award presentations, and assist with halftime entertainment planning and delivery.
• Support the preparation and execution of community-focused home games and special events.
• Research, draft, and submit grant applications that support community programming and organizational priorities.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with corporate partners, charitable groups, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure participants, partners, and guests receive a high-quality experience at community events and activations.
• Assist with event support for corporate functions, major events, and Club activities.

Requirements

• Ability to perform well in a busy, fast-moving environment while managing multiple programs and projects at once and maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, along with leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation abilities.
• Good working knowledge of digital and social media tools and platforms.
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a hands-on role.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends throughout the year.
• At least 1–2 years of experience planning, organizing, and delivering programs, initiatives, and events; experience in sports, entertainment, or media is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field is preferred.

Additional Information

The Winnipeg Football Club welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. In line with accessibility and human rights requirements, interview accommodations will be provided to qualified applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If accommodation is required, candidates are encouraged to notify the Club so arrangements can be made for a successful interview process.