AVP External

Job summary

The AVP External supports the VP Externals by establishing relationships with clubs, services, and local organizations to secure collaborations and sponsorships. They are responsible for managing external communications, updating sponsorship documentation, and attending weekly team meetings.

Job details

The AVP External will support the VP Externals in establishing and maintaining relationships with other AMS and CUS clubs/services, as well as socially responsible and local organizations. This includes assisting with outreach for collaborations, in-kind sponsorship opportunities, and potential panelists for CC events. Additionally, the AVP External will support external communications and help strengthen CC’s engagement within the CUS community while securing resources and opportunities for members. \n Time Commitment 5-6 hours/week Term of Employment September 2026 - March 2027 Main Responsibilities Reach out to other AMS and CUS clubs/services to establish collaborations for events/promotional purposes. Reach out to businesses to secure in-kind sponsorships or panelists through emails, phone calls, and various social media platforms. Regularly update sponsorship documents and external contacts. Formulate, send, and respond to emails and other forms of communication with external stakeholders. Attend weekly meetings and support team members as required. Qualifications Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Deadline-driven, excellent time management skills. Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently. Knowledge about other clubs and services aligned with CC. Knowledge about local, value-driven businesses is an asset. Professional communication and professional relationship management abilities. Anticipated Learning Outcomes Gain experience working closely with external parties and improve interpersonal and communication skills. Improve multitasking, teamwork, negotiation, and time management skills. Strengthen the ability to respond to constructive feedback. Develop networking and partnership-building skills with real organizations \n Submit the following information no later than September 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM: A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences A cover letter addressing the following: Why do you want to be involved in Commerce Community? Why do you think you would be an excellent candidate for the position? Any supplemental materials you would like the Hiring Committee to review along with your application

What you’ll do

The AVP External supports the VP Externals by establishing relationships with clubs, services, and local organizations to secure collaborations and sponsorships. They are responsible for managing external communications, updating sponsorship documentation, and attending weekly team meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, along with strong organizational and time management abilities. The role requires the capacity to work independently and effectively manage professional relationships with external stakeholders.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Communication
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving
• Relationship management
• Negotiation
• Teamwork
• Networking
• Partnership building
• Multitasking
• Interpersonal skills
• Relationship Management
• Constructive Feedback
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Problem Solving
• Social Media
• Time Management

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Marketing
• Administrative
• Consulting
• Extern
• Community Relations Manager
• Advertising and Public Relations Managers
• Public Relations Managers