The Vice President of External Affairs is responsible for managing partnerships with sponsors, suit donors, dry cleaners, and any other companies outside of UBC and Sauder. This role is key to growing and maintaining relationships that support the long-term inventory and operations of SSU.

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

- Identify and reach out to potential sponsors and donors

- Build and maintain ongoing relationships with dry cleaners

- Coordinate sponsorships for events and suit donations

- Negotiate terms that benefit SSU’s operations and student affordability

Qualifications

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills

- Professional and articulate in external outreach

- Experience with sponsorship, sales, or business development is an asset

- Confident in email and phone communications

Anticipated Learning Outcomes

The Vice President of External Affairs will develop skills in outreach, partnership management, and negotiation. This is a great role for someone interested in sales, PR, or external relations.



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

- A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences
- A cover letter describing why you want to be involved in SSU, why you make a robust candidate for the position, and other relevant information

- [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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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