Commerce Night Technology Associate

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: 6-8 hours/week

Second semester (prior to Commerce Night): 10-12 hours/week

Term of Employment October 2026 - March 2027

Main Responsibilities Assist Commerce Night’s VP Technology with the following:

Lead the development of an interactive digital experience used by 450+ attendees during the gala (e.g. audience engagement features)

Collaborate with the Junior Reps, Marketing, and Logistics to ideate ways that technology can be used to bring engagement ideas to life

Conduct thorough testing prior to the event and resolve any technical issues that arise

Monitor platform performance live during the gala

Oversee technology implementations across the team, including ticketing systems and internal management software

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 Some previous experience with web development or software projects (either academic, personal, or professional)

Familiarity with at least one programming language and basic software development frameworks

Ability to communicate clearly and work well with others

Resourceful problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced settings

Previous experience with event tech is an asset, but not necessary

Anticipated Learning Outcomes Own the end-to-end development lifecycle of a high-traffic event platform

Gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration with marketing, logistics, and student leadership teams

Build resilience and quick-thinking skills through live event troubleshooting

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.