Events Associate

The Events Associates play a vital role in communicating EMP's value to the wider Sauder community. Events Associates help support the VP Events across the full event calendar, from mentee applications through the EMPrestige Gala. By generating event ideas, building event plans, and creating supporting resources like RSVP forms, all in service of strong mentor-mentee relationships.

Time Committment

4–6 hours per week during regular program periods; 8–12 hours per week during event weeks and Gala preparation months.

Terms of Employment

October 2026 — April 2027 

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and execution of all EMP flagship events under the direction of the VP Events
• Assist with venue bookings, catering, printing, and vendor management
• Help develop event run-of-shows, agendas, and event-day logistics
• Support event-day setup, execution, and volunteer coordination
• Maintaining high responsiveness in internal communications
• Support the planning and execution of the EMPrestige Gala
• Will be responsible in supporting 5-7 events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Prior event planning or execution experience
• Strong organizational and logistical skills
• Comfort working under time pressure
• Creativity in designing engaging experiences
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Highly committed to EMP and driven to go above and beyond

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:

Events_Associate_Lastname_Firstname.pdf

Please contact emp@cus.ca if you have any additional questions or concerns.