Picnic Day: Entertainment Director

Contact Information

Name: Grace Gaither

Phone: 752-6320

Email: chair@picnicday.ucdavis.edu

You can visit the Picnic Day website to learn more about them.

Description

Payrate: $759 One-Time Stipend (pending budget approval)

Payrate Stipend: No

Work Study: No

Resume Required: Yes

Options: n/a

Term

Hours per Week: 10-15 hrs/wk

Start Date: Sept. 26, 2017

End Date: May 29, 2018

Logistics

Job Number: 0004-2261-2017

Last Date to Apply: Aug. 10, 2017

Purpose

Choose and Schedule performances for 3 stages from campus and local performing groups.

Duties

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  • Create advertising materials, create application and confirmation material, reviews demos.
  • Select 60-70 performing groups, draft the entertainment schedule and introductions for performers and maintain contact with groups  (to send contracts, provide information, and coordinate parking and technical needs, etc.). 
  • Work with Technical Director to host training on stage equipment to ensure quality sound on Picnic Day.  
  • Recruit and train Assistant Directors to work each stage and assist in general planning. 
  • Oversee all entertainment stages on Picnic Day. 
  • Prepare end-of -year report.
  • Attend weekly Board meetings and other meetings as necessary.
  • Hold mandatory office hours each week

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Skills

  • Organized
  • Communication skills
  • Dependable
  • Punctual
  • Responsible and Respectful.

Supplemental Questions

  1. Please list previous work history and volunteer experience.
  2. Describe why you are qualified for this position and how it relates to your interests.
  3. What do you hope to accomplish as Entertainment Director? (300 words max)
  4. Please briefly discuss the role of the UC Davis Principles of Community in the workplace and your understanding of diversity and cultural competency.

Approved ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

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