Commerce Night’s Marketing Associates will support the VP Marketing in ensuring transparent and engaging promotion of information related to Commerce Night. They will assist in producing graphics and video content.

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Time CommitmentFirst semester: 4-6 hours/week

Second semester (prior to Commerce Night): 8-10 hours/week

Term of EmploymentOctober 2026 - March 2027

Main Responsibilities

- Assist Commerce Night’s VP Marketing with the following:
- Design digital and print graphics for Commerce Night initiatives, including social media posts and stories, promotional materials, and event signage
- Create and edit short-form video content, including Instagram Reels and other promotional videos
- Write and edit social media captions and promotional copy for award nominations, ticket sales, hiring, and gala-related content
- Develop and execute all marketing campaigns (contests, giveaways, etc.) for Commerce Night
- Ensure transparent communication of information regarding award nominations, ticket sales, and gala details
- Grow and manage Commerce Night’s social media platforms

- Associates are also expected to:

- Attend all Commerce Night GMs and department meetings
- Respond to all Slack communications within 24 hours
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and meet set internal deadlines
- Provide ideas and support for the overall vision and planning of the Commerce Night gala
- Assist with the overall planning and execution of the Group & Individual Awards Information Session and the Awards Night Gala alongside the team
- Participate in Commerce Night boothing activities to promote awards

Qualifications

- Foundational understanding of effective marketing strategies and brand storytelling




- Valuable collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good time management skills – able to juggle multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with an eye for visual quality and brand consistency
- Intrinsically motivated, with initiative and creative thinking
- Awareness of current social media trends on Instagram/LinkedIn is an asset
- Experience with design software (e.g. Figma, Canva, Adobe Suite) is an asset
- Experience with video editing software (e.g. Capcut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve) is an asset
- Experience with photography, videography, and/or copywriting is an asset

Anticipated Learning Outcomes

- Take ownership of marketing campaigns for a large-scale event with 400+ attendees
- Build a cohesive portfolio of graphics and short- and long-form video that demonstrates your design and visual-storytelling skills
- Shape how the entire Sauder community discovers and engages with Commerce Night across all media

nSubmit the following information on Lever:
- A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences
- A cover letter describing:
- Why do you want to be involved in the CUS Commerce Night?
- Why do you think you would be an excellent candidate

for the position?
- What new element would you bring to Commerce Night, and how would you make it happen?

- A portfolio of any graphics/video content you’ve created

Applications are due September 23 at 11:59 PM. Save your resume with the naming convention "FirstNameLastName_MarketingAssociate”. Please contact the Chairs, Annabelle Young & Lily Wang, at [email protected] and [email protected], if you have any additional questions or concerns.

📌 Commerce Night Marketing Associate (Vancouver)
🏢 The CUS
📍 Vancouver