Vice-President, Events (2) at The CUS (Vancouver, Canada)
The CUS· Vancouver, Canada·
Role details
Job description
The VP Events (x2) work together as peer partners to jointly plan and execute all EMP flagship events, from the Speed Networking Launch through to the EMPrestige Gala.
Time Commitment 5–7 hours per week during regular program periods; 8–12 hours per week during event weeks and Gala preparation months.
Terms of Employment August 2026 – April 2027
Main Responsibilites
- Jointly plan and execute all EMP flagship events as peer partners
- Coordinate venue bookings, catering, printing, and vendor management
- Develop event run-of-shows, agendas, and event-day logistics
- Oversee event-day setup, execution, and volunteer coordination
- Conduct post-event debriefs and gather feedback
- Co-lead the planning and execution of the EMPrestige Gala
Qualifications
- Prior event planning or execution experience
- Strong organizational and logistical skills
- Comfort working under time pressure
- Creativity in designing engaging experiences
- Ability to coordinate with vendors and stakeholders
- Comfort working closely with a co-lead in a collaborative role
Submit one single PDF tokatelyn.jang@cus.ca or issac.ang@cus.ca no later than September 4th, 2026 at 10:00PM PDT with the following information: A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences A one-page cover letter describing:
Your views and personal experiences with mentorship
Please save the single PDF document using the naming convention: VP_Internal_Lastname_Firstname.pdf
Please contact Katelyn Jang and Issac Ang, Executive Mentorship Programs Directors, at katelyn.jang@cus.ca or issac.ang@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.