Commerce Night Technology Associate

Job summary

The Technology Associate will lead the development of an interactive full-stack software platform for the gala and manage various technology implementations. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure platform performance and provide technical support during the event.

Job details

Commerce Night's Technology Associate will support the VP Technology in the development and execution of an interactive full-stack software platform that enhances the attendee experience during the gala, while also managing various technology implementations across the event planning process. \n 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 \n 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 your recent passion projects Applications are due September 23 at 11:59 PM. Save your resume with the naming convention "FirstNameLastName_TechnologyAssociate”. Please contact the Chairs, Annabelle Young & Lily Wang, at [email protected] and [email protected], if you have any additional questions or concerns.

What you’ll do

The Technology Associate will lead the development of an interactive full-stack software platform for the gala and manage various technology implementations. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure platform performance and provide technical support during the event.

Requirements

Candidates should have previous experience with web development or software projects and familiarity with at least one programming language. Strong communication skills, a resourceful problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Web development
• Software development
• Full-stack development
• Programming
• Software frameworks
• Technical troubleshooting
• Event technology
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Ticketing systems
• Project management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Resourcefulness
• Full Stack Development
• Technical Issues
• Resilience
• Slack (Software)
• Planning
• Computing Platforms
• Software Development
• Event Planning
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Problem Solving
• Project Management Software
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
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• Administrative
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