Commerce Night Technology Associate chez Commerce-undergraduate

• First semester: 6-8 hours/week

• Second semester (prior to Commerce Night): 10-12 hours/week

• 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

• 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

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.