Contact Information

Name: Amanda Portier

Email: chair@picnicday.ucdavis.edu

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 hrs/wk depending on individual circumstances. Hours beyond specified hours per week are considered volunteer educational experience.

Start Date: Sept. 28, 2021

End Date: June 5, 2022

Logistics

Job Number: 0004-4426-2021

Last Date to Apply: Sept. 27, 2021

Purpose

Organize and coordinate logistical/operations needs and set-ups for Picnic Day.

Duties

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• Plan Picnic Day kick-off with Vice Chair and Chair.  
• Reserve rooms per request of Directors.
• Organize and coordinate vehicles, stages and stairs, tables, chairs, fencing, water hookups, recycling, solid waste, tents, field use, porta-potties, etc.
• Collaborate with Facilities Services, MU, Grounds, Recycling, and Custodial Departments.
• Serve as the liaison between Picnic Day and Facilities; attend regular Facilities Services meetings.
• Prepare schedule and volunteers for setting-up and taking down and returning stages, tents, picnic area, tables, chairs, fencing, signs, etc., throughout pre-week and on Picnic Day
• Create table/chair checkout system 
• Hire Assistant Directors, hold weekly office hours, attend weekly board meetings, and prepare end of year report.
• Identify food trucks, menus, and potential locations.
• Coordinate food truck expanded committee
• Mobility support: explore opportunities for elderly, etc. to get around campus.
• Submit info to graphics for SOE
• Secure commission payment
• Coordinate needed signage

Skills

• Organized
• Communication skills 
• Dependable
• Punctual
• Time management
• Responsible 
• Respectful

Supplemental Questions

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