Mentorship Associate

Time Commitment

2–3 hours/week from September 2026 – December 2026 | 4–8 hours/week from Jan 2027 – April 2027

Main Responsibilities

Coordinate mentor participation across CJD workshops, sessions, and events, ensuring each mentee team has access to appropriate mentorship

Match mentors with mentee teams based on interests, experience, casing strengths, industries, and development goals

Maintain consistent communication with mentors regarding schedules, session expectations, program updates, and mentee needs

Serve as an accessible point of contact for mentors and mentees throughout the program and address mentorship-related questions or concerns

Monitor mentor availability and workload to prevent burnout and coordinate substitutions or additional support when necessary

Work with the VP Events & External to maintain a diverse mentor pool with experience across different casing styles, industries, and functional areas

Regularly check in with mentors and mentees to gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve team dynamics and the mentorship experience

Develop resources and guidelines that help mentors understand their responsibilities and provide consistent, constructive feedback to mentees

Support mentor onboarding and help foster a welcoming, collaborative mentorship community

Recognize mentor contributions and support initiatives that strengthen mentor retention and continued involvement with CJD

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and scheduling abilities with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple relationships and respond proactively to scheduling changes or concerns

Empathetic and approachable, with the ability to understand and balance the needs of both mentors and mentees

Previous mentorship, case competition, team leadership, event coordination, or relationship management experience is an asset

Familiarity with casing and case competitions is an asset

Ability to work collaboratively with the VP Events & External and other CJD executives

Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to Casing Junior Development and its success

Anticipated Learning Outcomes

The Mentorship Associate will gain hands-on experience in relationship management, mentorship program coordination, stakeholder communication, team matching, and conflict resolution. The Associate will develop the ability to manage multiple professional relationships, balance stakeholder needs and availability, and create an effective mentorship experience. They will also gain greater exposure to different casing styles and industries while developing meaningful connections with mentors, students, and business professionals.