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title: "External Associate"
company: "The CUS"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/the-cus"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/the-cus-external-associate-c49dd09c-af0d-4988-b504-8b61e28c4f80"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/commerce-undergraduate/65f07095-d900-4256-a0b8-eeb3d4788738"
workplace: onsite
location: "Vancouver"
employment_type: part-time
seniority: entry
role: other
region: canada
date_posted: 2026-09-18T01:11:40.432Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-18T01:52:10.677Z
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# External Associate

**The CUS** · Vancouver

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/commerce-undergraduate/65f07095-d900-4256-a0b8-eeb3d4788738

## About the role

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.

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