Ahoy! Want to sail the seven seas? Are you a business mogul? Intrigued by renewable energy, autonomous vehicles, and outdoor robotics? Get involved in aQuatonomous: a new design team at Queen’s University focused on designing and building a solar-powered autonomous surface vessel (ASV/robotic boat) for the applied purpose of carrying out ecological and water research in harsh ocean environments. The 2024-2025 year will be aQuatonomous’s first year of complete operation, with the goal of attending the RoboNation RoboBoat competition in March.

aQuatonomous is hiring a Business Team Lead for the 2024-2025 academic year. This individual will lead the business team in managing finances, landing sponsorships, and marketing our design team to the student population.

💼 We are looking for someone who:

  • Has strong communication skills and time management skills.
  • Can facilitate collaboration and sponsorships with external companies, labs, and student groups.
  • Has an eye for a good Instagram post.
  • Knows things about money! :D

🌊As the Business Lead, you will be responsible for:

  • Coordinating activities, initiatives and events with your team.
  • Leading marketing strategies and defining the team’s brand image via social media and our website.
  • Spearheading sponsorship efforts and creating industry connections in tech, AI, and robotics.
  • Managing financials in collaboration with the Co-Captains.
  • Helping the engineering sub-team leads make money moves.

This application will close on May 31st, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled via Zoom from June 1st through June 8th.

Arr matey! If ye have any questions, please contact aQuatonomous at engsoc.queensu.ca! 🏴‍☠️🌊