About this role
The VP External is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with CUS services/clubs, AMS clubs, other UBC organizations, alumni, and external businesses. This position plays a pivotal role in securing sponsorships and creating meaningful collaboration opportunities for SISA events and initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sponsorship and outreach strategies while securing sponsorships, in-kind partnerships, and drink/food sponsors for SISA events
- Delegate external-related tasks effectively and oversee the External Associate(s)
- Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, alumni, guest speakers, and external partners
- Foster collaborations with Sauder/CUS clubs, AMS clubs, and other UBC organizations
- Support the planning and execution of networking, informational, and collaborative events
- Be timely with deadlines and respond to all Slack messages within 24 hours
- Mandatory attendance at all executive meetings and SISA events
- Participate in boothing events for minimum 4 slots (30 minutes each)
- Adhere to the three strike system in case of no show at meetings and/or SISA events without a valid reason
Qualifications
- Prior experience in securing sponsorships , outreach or professional communications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Open to learning diverse cultures
- Strong leadership and delegation capabilities
- Highly organized with strong time management skills
- Proficient in critical thinking and problem-solving under pressure
- Co-op and exchange candidates must have sufficient availability to fulfill responsibilities consistently