Commerce Night Marketing Associate

Commerce Undergraduate Society cus.ca Open · verified Sep 13, 2026

Hybrid Vancouver Part-time Junior General Marketing

Entry-level General Marketing role at Commerce Undergraduate Society. Vancouver · part-time · no salary stated · we estimate CA$62,000–CA$104,000.

Estimated pay

Commerce Undergraduate Society has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

CA$62,000 – CA$104,000

What the middle half of entry-level general marketing roles in Vancouver paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 8 postings that stated pay, median CA$91,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll create digital and print visuals for social posts, promotions, event signage, and other Commerce Night initiatives
You’ll produce and edit short-form videos, including Instagram Reels, for promotional use
You’ll write captions and campaign copy covering nominations, ticket sales, hiring, and gala updates
You’ll run campaigns such as contests and giveaways while keeping award, ticket, and gala information clear
You’ll manage Commerce Night’s social channels and support awards sessions, gala planning, meetings, and booth promotion

What you bring

You understand core marketing approaches and how brands tell stories
You communicate clearly in writing and conversation and work well with others
You can balance several deliverables, deadlines, and assigned tasks with care
You notice visual detail and keep branding consistent while bringing initiative and creative ideas
You can submit a portfolio of graphics or video work

Who this fits

This suits a creative, organized collaborator who can handle graphics, video, copy, social channels, and event support. It is a part-time hybrid role in Vancouver running October 2026 through March 2027, with four to six hours weekly in the first semester and eight to ten before Commerce Night. You’ll need to attend Commerce Night GMs and department meetings, respond on Slack within 24 hours, and take part in boothing activities

From the employer

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

Term of Employment

October 2026 - March 2027

Main Responsibilities

Assist Commerce Night’s VP Marketing with the following:
- Design digital and print graphics for Commerce Night initiatives, including social media posts and stories, promotional materials, and event signage
- Create and edit short-form video content, including Instagram Reels and other promotional videos
- Write and edit social media captions and promotional copy for award nominations, ticket sales, hiring, and gala-related content
- Develop and execute all marketing campaigns (contests, giveaways, etc.) for Commerce Night
- Ensure transparent communication of information regarding award nominations, ticket sales, and gala details
- Grow and manage Commerce Night’s social media platforms
- 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

Foundational understanding of effective marketing strategies and brand storytelling
Good collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal
Good time management skills – able to juggle multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously
Detail-oriented with an eye for visual quality and brand consistency
Intrinsically motivated, with initiative and creative thinking
Awareness of current social media trends on Instagram/LinkedIn is an asset
Experience with design software (e.g. Figma, Canva, Adobe Suite) is an asset
Experience with video editing software (e.g. Capcut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve) is an asset
Experience with photography, videography, and/or copywriting is an asset

Anticipated Learning Outcomes

Take ownership of marketing campaigns for a large-scale event with 400+ attendees
Build a cohesive portfolio of graphics and short- and long-form video that demonstrates your design and visual-storytelling skills
Shape how the entire Sauder community discovers and engages with Commerce Night across all media

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.