The External Associates support the mentor-facing and alumni-facing side of the Executive Mentorship Program, assisting with mentor recruitment, alumni relationship management, and mentor engagement throughout the year alongside the VP Externals.

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Time Commitment5–7 hours per week during regular program periods; 8–10 hours per week during mentor recruitment and the April Gala.

Terms of Employment October 2026 — April 2027

Key Responsibilities

- Support mentor recruitment across returning and new alumni mentors
- Communicating and managing relationships with companies to secure monetary and non-monetary funding
- Assist with the day-to-day relationship with the Sauder Alumni & Engagement Office
- Support mentor communications throughout the program
- Help coordinate mentor appreciation and recognition initiatives

- Maintain and update the mentor database and pipeline
- Support sponsorship and external outreach where relevant

Qualifications





- Skilled written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable networking with alumni and industry professionals
- Reliable, organized, and self-directed
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Comfort with email outreach, tracking systems, and follow-ups
- Experience in sponsorship outreach

nSubmit one single PDF no later than September 27th, 2026 at 10:00PM PDT with the following information:

- A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences
- A one-page cover letter describing:
- Why you want to support EMP
- Your views and personal experiences with mentorship

Please save the single PDF document using the naming convention: External_Associate_Lastname_Firstname.pdf

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

📌 External Associate (Vancouver)
🏢 The CUS
📍 Vancouver