Time Commitment
First semester: 6-8 hours/week
Second semester (prior to Commerce Night): 10-12 hours/week
Term of Employment
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
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.
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