Development and Engagement Administrator
About the role
Development and Engagement Administrator
PUBLISHED: MAY 27, 2026
EXPIRY: JUNE 26, 2026
ONSITE
CALGARY, ALBERTA
FULL TIME
SOCIAL SERVICES
Summary
The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) provides a unique, evidence-based, long-term treatment program supporting youth and young adults aged 12-21 dealing with substance abuse or addiction. The program also addresses the needs of impacted family members and loved ones, focusing on holistic recovery. We are currently seeking a Development and Engagement Administrator to join our team!
Description
POSITION SUMMARY The Development and Engagement Administrator will provide administrative support to the Fund Development & Events and Community Engagement areas.
Responsibilities
- Update and maintain donor and prospect database.
- Generate and record correspondence and receipts to donors.
- Donation record filing.
- Arrange meetings, virtual sessions, and conference calls.
- A member of all Event Committees, and the Community Engagement Committee, prepare agendas and take minutes for all the same.
- Assist with coordination, administration and solicitation for events – live and silent auction, signage, event program and program outline, sponsorship and ticket registration, mailouts and volunteer management with support from the Manager of Fund Development & Events.
- Volunteer coordination for AARC’s fundraising and community engagement events.
- Creation of click boxes and corresponding documents for use in emails.
- Assistance with video projects.
- Proof reading and document editing, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Assist with designing mailouts, fundraising campaigns, and community engagement outreach.
- Schedule facility tours and calendar management for community engagement initiatives.
- Ordering and maintenance of AARC marketing materials.
- Reception phone coverage as needed, including lunches/holidays/etc.
- Maintain a high level of customer service to donors, volunteers and community partners.
- Work collaboratively with AARC staff, parents and alumni volunteers.
- Work occasional evenings and/or weekends as required.
- Operate within the philosophy, culture and values of the organization.
- Other duties as required
Qualification Requirements
- Post-secondary education or related experience.
- One to three years’ previous experience in events, marketing, communications, or a non-profit administrative role.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Outlook.
- Strong organizational ability, planning skills, works well under pressure, prioritizing of work and attention to detail.
- Adaptability and able to proactively adjust to changing priorities as needed.
- Non-profit experience is preferred.
- Experience with design software (Adobe Creative Suite is preferred).
- Experience with CRM and database software (Donor Perfect or donor management system is preferred).
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
To be considered for the position, please submit a cover letter and resume.
NOTE: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check and a Child Intervention Record Check.
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About Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre
The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) is a long-term treatment program for chemically dependent adolescents and their families.
Success at AARC is a graduate who is clean and sober, back in school or working, and reunited with his or her family.
The program is often the treatment of last resort for young people who have been in jail, in front of the court, suicidal, violent, in psychiatric wards, living on the streets, in other treatment programs, and/or removed from their home.
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Development and Engagement Administrator
About the role
Development and Engagement Administrator
PUBLISHED: MAY 27, 2026
EXPIRY: JUNE 26, 2026
ONSITE
CALGARY, ALBERTA
FULL TIME
SOCIAL SERVICES
Summary
The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) provides a unique, evidence-based, long-term treatment program supporting youth and young adults aged 12-21 dealing with substance abuse or addiction. The program also addresses the needs of impacted family members and loved ones, focusing on holistic recovery. We are currently seeking a Development and Engagement Administrator to join our team!
Description
POSITION SUMMARY The Development and Engagement Administrator will provide administrative support to the Fund Development & Events and Community Engagement areas.
Responsibilities
- Update and maintain donor and prospect database.
- Generate and record correspondence and receipts to donors.
- Donation record filing.
- Arrange meetings, virtual sessions, and conference calls.
- A member of all Event Committees, and the Community Engagement Committee, prepare agendas and take minutes for all the same.
- Assist with coordination, administration and solicitation for events – live and silent auction, signage, event program and program outline, sponsorship and ticket registration, mailouts and volunteer management with support from the Manager of Fund Development & Events.
- Volunteer coordination for AARC’s fundraising and community engagement events.
- Creation of click boxes and corresponding documents for use in emails.
- Assistance with video projects.
- Proof reading and document editing, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Assist with designing mailouts, fundraising campaigns, and community engagement outreach.
- Schedule facility tours and calendar management for community engagement initiatives.
- Ordering and maintenance of AARC marketing materials.
- Reception phone coverage as needed, including lunches/holidays/etc.
- Maintain a high level of customer service to donors, volunteers and community partners.
- Work collaboratively with AARC staff, parents and alumni volunteers.
- Work occasional evenings and/or weekends as required.
- Operate within the philosophy, culture and values of the organization.
- Other duties as required
Qualification Requirements
- Post-secondary education or related experience.
- One to three years’ previous experience in events, marketing, communications, or a non-profit administrative role.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Outlook.
- Strong organizational ability, planning skills, works well under pressure, prioritizing of work and attention to detail.
- Adaptability and able to proactively adjust to changing priorities as needed.
- Non-profit experience is preferred.
- Experience with design software (Adobe Creative Suite is preferred).
- Experience with CRM and database software (Donor Perfect or donor management system is preferred).
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
To be considered for the position, please submit a cover letter and resume.
NOTE: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check and a Child Intervention Record Check.
Not the right fit? Search for Development and Engagement Administrator jobs in Calgary, AB
About Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre
The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) is a long-term treatment program for chemically dependent adolescents and their families.
Success at AARC is a graduate who is clean and sober, back in school or working, and reunited with his or her family.
The program is often the treatment of last resort for young people who have been in jail, in front of the court, suicidal, violent, in psychiatric wards, living on the streets, in other treatment programs, and/or removed from their home.