External Associate

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.

Time Commitment: 5–7 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: 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:
• 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 emp@cus.ca if you have any additional questions or concerns.