Picnic Day: Animal Events Director

Contact Information

Name: Amanda Portier

Email: chair@picnicday.ucdavis.edu

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

Description

Payrate: Volunteer w/One-Time Stipend of $1100.00 paid after completion of duties (pending budget approval - refer to budget for weeks paid)

Payrate Stipend: Yes

Work Study: No

Resume Required: Yes

Options: n/a

Term

Hours per Week: Varies between approx. 10-15 hours depending on individual circumstances

Start Date: Sept. 16, 2021

End Date: June 5, 2022

Logistics

Job Number: 0004-4360-2021

Last Date to Apply: Aug. 23, 2021

Purpose

To plan and help facilitate all Picnic Day Animal Events.

Duties

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  • Collaborate with various off and on campus animal organizations to coordinate 35-45 Picnic Day animal events. 
  • Collaborate with Grounds to coordinate field usage. 
  • Coordinate equipment, electrical, water and space needs for the events, including setting up fencing. 
  • Create applications and confirmation materials and administer relevant Picnic Day and University Policies. 
  • Attend weekly Board meetings, and hold mandatory weekly office hours
  • Attend other meetings as necessary.
  • Hire Assistant Directors to assist in planning and set-up.
  • Prepare end of year report

Skills

  • Organized
  • Responsible and Respectful
  • Communication skills
  • Dependable
  • Punctual
  • Hard working

 

Supplemental Questions

  1. Why do you want to be Animal Events Director? (200 words max)
  2. Describe why you are qualified for this position and how it relates to your interests.
  3. Please list previous experience as it pertains to the position.
  4. Please briefly discuss the role of the UC Davis Principles of Community  and your understanding of diversity and cultural competency.

Approved ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

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