--- title: 'Marketing Coordinator (Graphic Design) at The CUS' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/marketing-coordinator-graphic-design-the-cus-vancouver-kvyrs6nsj5d7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-18' --- # Marketing Coordinator (Graphic Design) at The CUS - **Company:** The CUS - **Location:** Vancouver, Canada - **Employment:** part-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/commerce-undergraduate/9072036e-9400-4939-95ea-feac50bb6a04 ## Job description The Marketing Coordinator (Graphic Design Focus) supports CUS Pride’s marketing initiatives by creating visually engaging graphics and promotional materials that raise awareness of the club, its events, and opportunities. Working closely with the VP Graphic Design and the broader marketing team, the coordinator will help maintain a consistent visual identity across CUS Pride’s platforms while contributing creative ideas to strengthen outreach and community engagement. *Your cover letter should be in the same PDF as your resume. Time Commitment School year: 4-6 hours per week Main Responsibilities - Design graphics and promotional materials for CUS Pride’s social media platforms, particularly Instagram. - Work closely with the VP Graphic Design and Education & Resources Team to create event posters, announcements, and other visual content. - Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure promotional materials are consistent with CUS Pride’s branding. - Brainstorm creative ideas to improve the club’s visual presence and increase engagement. - Assist with other marketing initiatives and content creation when needed. - Contribute to team meetings and events, helping to fill in where needed. - Attend weekly team meetings and actively participate in discussions. ## Qualifications - Prior experience with Canva or similar graphic design tools is an asset but not required. - Strong creativity and an eye for visual design. - Ability to create clear, engaging, and visually appealing graphics. - Passionate about advocating for the queer community at Sauder. - Actively engages in promoting diversity, equity, inclusivity, and community engagement. - Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Anticipated Learning Outcomes The Marketing Coordinator will have opportunities to develop their creative and communication skills while gaining hands-on experience in marketing and graphic design. Members will also have opportunities to develop skills in the following areas: - Graphic design and visual content creation using Canva and similar tools. - Social media marketing and brand consistency. - Creative thinking and visual storytelling. - Effective communication and collaboration within a marketing team. - Time management and organizational skills. - Advocacy and promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives within the community. Submit the following information in one PDF no later than Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:59PM: A resume outlining your most relevant experiences A cover letter answering the following questions: Why do you want to join CUS Pride? What skills/experiences do you possess that make you the best fit for your desired role? What are some ideas of events/initiatives for Pride that you want to implement in the CUS/Sauder community? If you are applying for a marketing role, feel free to submit your portfolio, though this is not required. ## About The CUS ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: The Commerce Undergraduate Society (CUS) is the official student society representing undergraduate students at the UBC Sauder School of Business, providing resources, events, and advocacy to support personal, professional, and academic development. - **Entity Type**: Private (Nonprofit Student Society) - **Headquarters**: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - **Founded**: 1965 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (founded as the official student society for UBC's business program) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Higher Education / Student Services - **Target customers**: Undergraduate students enrolled in the UBC Sauder School of Business (B2C, student-focused) - **Mission or purpose statement**: To support its members through services and clubs that assist in the personal, professional, and academic success of students. This includes offering tutoring, social functions, and large-scale conferences that provide career insights and networking opportunities with industry professionals [theorg.com](https://theorg.com/org/cus). ## Products & Services - **Student Services**: Tutoring, academic advising, and student lounges for undergraduate commerce students. - **Clubs & Conferences**: Management of over 20 student-run clubs and large-scale conferences (e.g., Commerce Night, Sauder Summit Global Case Competition) that offer career insights and networking. - **CUSavings Guide**: A student discount and savings program for members. - **Yearbook & Prospectus**: Annual publications documenting the student experience and career outcomes. - **CUS Podcast**: A media platform featuring student and industry leader interviews. - **Events & Community Building**: Social functions, volunteer projects, and networking mixers (e.g., Sauder Alumni Stories: Unfiltered). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit student society) - **Key Metric**: Annual operating budget of $1.1 million CAD, serving hundreds of student volunteers and over 4,000 undergraduate members. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Affiliated with UBC Sauder School of Business; partners include PwC Canada, Enactus UBC, and various corporate sponsors for conferences. - **Growth Signals**: Workforce grew 12.5% year-over-year (72 employees as of 2026), with a LinkedIn follower base of 2,979 (growing +5.2% annually). Active hiring for multiple VP and director roles. ## Competitive Advantages - **Exclusive Access**: The sole official student society for UBC Sauder's undergraduate commerce program, granting unique access to a captive audience of over 4,000 students. - **Strong Brand & Legacy**: 76 years of history at one of Canada's top business schools, with deep alumni networks that feed into major firms (PwC, Enactus, UBC Sauder School of Business). - **High Engagement**: Large volunteer base and high social media engagement (e.g., 52–61 reactions per exec announcement post), indicating strong community buy-in. ## Strategic Focus - **Student Space Expansion**: Running a referendum to secure new student lounge and study spaces at UBC Sauder. - **Digital & Media Growth**: Expanding the CUS podcast and online presence to reach more students and alumni. - **Leadership Development**: Continuously recruiting and training student leaders through a structured VP and director pipeline, as evidenced by recent hiring for Co-VP Marketing, Co-VP Mentorship, and other roles. ## Why Work Here - **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](https://jobs.lever.co/commerce-undergraduate). ## Sources 1. [theorg.com](https://theorg.com/org/cus) 2. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/cusubc) 3. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/commerce-undergraduate) 4. [cus.ca](https://www.cus.ca/get-involved/hiring-opportunities) 5. 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