External Associate

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.