Picnic Day: Publicity Director

Contact Information

Name: Elise Pohlhammer

Phone: 530-752-6320

Email: chair@picnicday.ucdavis.edu

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

Description

Payrate: $853 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. 24, 2018

End Date: May 13, 2019

Logistics

Job Number: 0004-2786-2018

Last Date to Apply: July 26, 2018

Purpose

Create and execute marketing strategy for Picnic Day. Work with the Aggie, the Enterprise, KDVS, other newspaper and radio stations in order to publicize all facets of Picnic Day.

Duties

As a part of ASUCD, you agree to subscribe to the ASUCD Newsletter.

  • Update and maintain a comprehensive list of the media and their deadlines and contacts.
  • Distribute Picnic Day poster and the Schedule of Events throughout the campus and community.
  • Develop publicity strategies with Chair and Vice Chair.
  • Work with Graphics Director in preparing a press video.
  • Work with all Directors to assess their publicity needs.
  • Keep a record of news articles.
  • Attend weekly board meetings
  • Attend mandatory office hours
  • Hire, train, and lead Assistant Directors.

As part of your employment you are required to subscribe to the ASUCD newsletter.

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Dependable
  • Writing Skills
  • Responsible & Respectful
  • Punctual
  • Creative
  • Professionalism
  • Must demonstrate knowledge in various social medias including: Facebook, Instragram, and Snapchat.

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 Publicity Director? (200 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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