The Associate Vice President(s) of External Affairs will assist the Vice President of External Affairs with managing partnerships with sponsors, suit donors, dry cleaners, and any other companies outside of UBC and Sauder.

Time Commitment

Typically 5 hours per week, up to 10 hours per week in September/January

Term of Employment

August 2026 - April 2027

Main Responsibilities

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Help with outreach to potential sponsors and donors

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Assist with maintaining relationships with dry cleaners

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Support sponsorship process for events by sending emails

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Work with Logistics team to understand event needs

Qualifications

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Organized and dependable

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Effective verbal and written communicator and team worker

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Confident in relationship-building

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Prior sponsorship outreach experience is an asset

Anticipated Learning Outcomes

The Associate Vice President of External Affairs will gain experience in verbal and written communication and sponsorship outreach. This role is outstanding for someone looking to gain confidence in their communication skills for sales, PR or external relations roles.





Submit the following information in a PDF no later than August 28 at 11:59 PM.

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A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences

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A cover letter describing why you want to be involved in SSU, why you make a strong candidate for the position, and other relevant information

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[Optional] Any supplementary materials that you feel may enhance your application (ex. portfolios, past projects)

Please contact [email protected] and [email protected] if you have any additional questions or concerns.

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