Director, Community Engagement

Director, Community Engagement

Competition Number: 126167	Type: Management & Excluded
Closing Date: August 27, 2026	Category: Full-time, Regular

Medicine Hat College is seeking a collaborative and people‑centered leader to serve as Director, Community Engagement in our Advancement Department. This role is well‑suited to someone who values strong relationships, thoughtful and creative problem‑solving, and shared accountability for institutional success.

A little about the role:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Advancement & Community Relations, the Director, Community Engagement provides strategic leadership for community relations, fund development, stakeholder engagement, and athletics. As a senior ambassador for Medicine Hat College, this role develops and strengthens relationships to advance institutional priorities, the College's reputation, and support long-term sustainability.

Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Director leads fundraising and engagement initiatives, secures support through donations, grants, and sponsorships, and provides guidance to senior leadership on community and government relations. The role is responsible for fostering meaningful partnerships, expanding the College's regional presence, and seeking opportunities that strengthen connections between the College and the communities it serves.

The Athletics department reports directly to the Director, Community Engagement, who provides leadership and oversight to support the success and community impact of the program. Through effective leadership, relationship-building, and strategic advocacy, the Director contributes to the continued growth, visibility, and success of Medicine Hat College.

 

Job description currently under review