SISA VP External

Job summary

The VP External is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with external partners, sponsors, and student organizations to secure funding and collaboration opportunities. They also oversee external-related tasks, manage the External Associate, and ensure the successful execution of SISA events.

Job details

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. \n 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 \n

What you’ll do

The VP External is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with external partners, sponsors, and student organizations to secure funding and collaboration opportunities. They also oversee external-related tasks, manage the External Associate, and ensure the successful execution of SISA events.

Requirements

Candidates must have prior experience in sponsorship, outreach, or professional communications, along with strong leadership and organizational skills. Proficiency in critical thinking, time management, and effective communication is essential for this role.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sponsorship acquisition
• Outreach
• Professional communication
• Leadership
• Delegation
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Event planning
• Relationship management
• Public speaking
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Organization
• Slack (Software)
• Planning
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Marketing
• Social Services
• Extern
• Vice President (General)
• Managing Directors and Chief Executives
• General and Operations Managers