Commerce Night Marketing Associate at The CUS (Vancouver, Canada)
The CUS· Vancouver, Canada·
Role details
Job description
Commerce Night’s Marketing Associates will support the VP Marketing in ensuring transparent and engaging promotion of information related to Commerce Night. They will assist in producing graphics and video content.
Time Commitment First semester: 4-6 hours/week Second semester (prior to Commerce Night): 8-10 hours/week
Term of Employment October 2026 - March 2027
Main Responsibilities
- Assist Commerce Night’s VP Marketing with the following:
- Design digital and print graphics for Commerce Night initiatives, including social media posts and stories, promotional materials, and event signage
- Create and edit short-form video content, including Instagram Reels and other promotional videos
- Write and edit social media captions and promotional copy for award nominations, ticket sales, hiring, and gala-related content
- Develop and execute all marketing campaigns (contests, giveaways, etc.) for Commerce Night
- Ensure transparent communication of information regarding award nominations, ticket sales, and gala details
- Grow and manage Commerce Night’s social media platforms
- Associates are also expected to:
- Attend all Commerce Night GMs and department meetings
- Respond to all Slack communications within 24 hours
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and meet set internal deadlines
- Provide ideas and support for the overall vision and planning of the Commerce Night gala
- Assist with the overall planning and execution of the Group & Individual Awards Information Session and the Awards Night Gala alongside the team
- Participate in Commerce Night boothing activities to promote awards
Qualifications
- Foundational understanding of effective marketing strategies and brand storytelling
- Good collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good time management skills – able to juggle multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with an eye for visual quality and brand consistency
- Intrinsically motivated, with initiative and creative thinking
- Awareness of current social media trends on Instagram/LinkedIn is an asset
- Experience with design software (e.g. Figma, Canva, Adobe Suite) is an asset
- Experience with video editing software (e.g. Capcut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve) is an asset
- Experience with photography, videography, and/or copywriting is an asset
Anticipated Learning Outcomes
- Take ownership of marketing campaigns for a large-scale event with 400+ attendees
- Build a cohesive portfolio of graphics and short- and long-form video that demonstrates your design and visual-storytelling skills
- Shape how the entire Sauder community discovers and engages with Commerce Night across all media
Submit the following information on Lever: A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences A cover letter describing: Why do you want to be involved in the CUS Commerce Night? Why do you think you would be an excellent candidate for the position? What new element would you bring to Commerce Night, and how would you make it happen? A portfolio of any graphics/video content you’ve created
Applications are due September 23 at 11:59 PM. Save your resume with the naming convention "FirstNameLastName_MarketingAssociate”.
Please contact the Chairs, Annabelle Young & Lily Wang, at annabelleyoungubc@gmail.com and lily.wang@cus.ca, if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Why work at The CUS
- Culture: Student-led, mission-driven environment focused on community building and professional development. High emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and making an impact on the UBC Sauder experience.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: On-site, part-time roles based in Vancouver (Henry Angus Building, Room 239, UBC Campus). Roles are student-facing and require physical presence for events and meetings.
- Notable Perks: Opportunity to work with a $1.1M budget, network with industry professionals at large-scale conferences, and build a portfolio of event management and leadership experience. Part-time roles are designed to fit around academic schedules.
- Engineering/Technical Culture: Limited technical roles; focus is on marketing, finance, event management, and student engagement. AI tools are used in the hiring process for resume screening but final decisions are made by humans jobs.lever.co.