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VP External - FYC at The CUS (Vancouver, Canada)

The CUS· Vancouver, Canada·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Part-Time
Level
VP / Head of

Job description

The VP External is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with external partners, including event venues, keynote speakers, and sponsors. They will conduct outreach, manage professional email correspondence, coordinate with relevant contacts to confirm external arrangements, and maintain an organized database of contacts that records both professional information and personal details. The VP External serves as FYC’s primary point of contact for external stakeholders and clubs.

Time Commitment 8-12 hours/week (may increase leading up to events)

Term of Employment November 2026 – March 2027

Main Responsibilities Connect with other groups/faculties for collaborations Cultivate relationships with corporate/community sponsors Communicate effectively with the AMS Contact various sponsors for FYC events and funding Manage professional email correspondence, outreach, follow-ups, and thank-you messages.

Qualifications

Strong organizational and time management skills Strong verbal and writing skills

Experience in team environment

Organization and record-keeping skills Willingness to take initiative Anticipated Learning Outcomes The VP External will enhance their ability to professionally communicate with many unique external organizations, both within and outside the UBC community.

Application Process

Submit one single PDF with Lever in the link in bio no later than November 1st, 2026 at 8:00PM PDT with the following information: A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences A one-page cover letter describing: Why do you want to be involved in the FYC? Why do you think you would be an excellent candidate for the role? Please save the single PDF document using the naming convention: VP_External_Lastname_Firstname.pdf Please contact Cam Liu, First Year Committee Chair, at cam.liu@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.

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