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External Associate
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Part-time
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- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
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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.
\nTime Commitment5–7 hours per week during regular program periods; 8–10 hours per week during mentor recruitment and the April Gala.
Terms of EmploymentOctober 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
- Professional 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
Submit one single PDF no later than September 27th, 2026 at 10:00PM PDT with the following information:
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A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences
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A one-page cover letter describing:
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Why you want to support EMP
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Your views and personal experiences with mentorship
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Please save the single PDF document using the naming convention:
External_Associate_Lastname_Firstname.pdf
Please contact emp@cus.ca if you have any additional questions or concerns.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The External Associate supports the Executive Mentorship Program by managing mentor recruitment, alumni engagement, and sponsorship outreach. They also assist with day-to-day operations, database maintenance, and the coordination of recognition initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must possess professional communication skills, be comfortable networking with industry professionals, and demonstrate strong organizational abilities. Experience in sponsorship outreach and the ability to work effectively within a team are required.
Skills
- Mentor recruitment
- Communication
- Networking
- Sponsorship outreach
- Database management
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Email outreach
- Tracking systems
- Follow-ups
- Relationship management
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Education
- Administrative
- Consulting
Keywords
- Executive Mentorship Program
- Mentor recruitment
- Alumni engagement
- Sponsorship
- External outreach
- Database management
- Networking
- Relationship management
- Communication skills
- Project coordination
- Sauder Alumni & Engagement Office
- Professional development