Assistant Directors

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Assistant Directors

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Assistant directors join the Picnic Day board and help plan Picnic Day. There are 15 different teams you can join, each with their own responsibilities. The position is an official unpaid internship under ASUCD, and you can receive official notation on your transcript. It’s a great way to meet people on campus, gain leadership experience, and have fun! Applications are open!

Read more on transcript notation : https://icc.ucdavis.edu/find/internships/tn

Job Roles

Team	Duties	Skills
Chair Vice Chair (Leadership team) Assistant Director Work with the Picnic Day Chair & Vice Chair with administrative tasks and projects in order to support the Board of Directors. Contact: vicechair@picnicday.ucdavis.edu Apply now	Attend weekly board meetings Attend weekly office hours Assist the Chair and Vice Chair in various activities and duties Coordinate with the board in a professional manner to put on Picnic Day	Organized Timely Strong Communicator Responsible Professionalism Flexible Familiar with Google Workspace (Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail, etc.)
Animal Events Assistant Director Help communicate with animal groups and organizations. Contact: animalevents@picnicday.ucdavis.edu Apply now	Plan layout of Hutchinson Field and Russell Field for Picnic Day Communicate with animal groups and organizations Attend weekly boards meetings in Winter and Spring quarters Maintain/organize records of vaccinations and insurance, as well as contact information for groups and organizations	Punctual Organized Works well with others Knowledgeable of Google Drive Good communication skills Responsible Self-motivated Adaptable.
Exhibits Assistant Director: Plan outstanding and spectacular exhibits, attractions, and shows at Picnic Day 2022. Contact: exhibits@picnicday.ucdavis.edu Apply now	Attend weekly board meetings (Wednesdays 6:10-8:00pm) Attend weekly office hours Assist the Exhibits Director in recruiting and organizing Picnic Day Exhibits and events Organize schedule and layout of exhibits for Picnic Day	Punctual Organized Responsible Good communication skills Can communicate well in a team
Entertainment Assistant Director Contact potential performers, emcee, and manage stages on Picnic Day. Contact: entertainment@picnicday.ucdavis.edu Apply now	Attend weekly board meetings Contact potential performers Assist in creating performer line-ups Collaborate with a team of assistant directors and the Entertainment director Emcee and manage stages on Picnic Day	Responsible Outgoing and enthusiastic Time management Critical thinking Problem solving
Parade Assistant Director Organize the parade list, talk to participants, find announcers. Contact: parade@picnicday.ucdavis.edu Apply now	Weekly meetings Weekly office hours Talking to participants Organizing parade list Finding announcers Staging floats/groups Responding to emails Sending out mass emails Having fun	Would like to see frequent use of email Organization Flexibility Proficient skills in mapping or using a computer
Operations Assistant Director Ensure that Picnic Day runs smoothly by making sure that other directors have all the necessary equipment for their events. Contact: operations@picnicday.ucdavis.edu Apply now	Assistants will help solve problems when issues arise. They will help move and set up equipment for Picnic Day events and must be able to lift tables, chairs, etc... They must be able to attend weekly board meetings and office hours. They will also help clean-up after Picnic Day	Responsible Multi-tasker Team player Punctual Quick-thinker Ready for fun!
Publicity Assistant Director: Develop publicity plans throughout the year up until Picnic Day, help with outreach on-campus and off-campus. Contact: publicity@picnicday.ucdavis.edu Apply now	Develop publicity plans throughout the year up until Picnic Day Help with outreach on-campus and off-campus Maintain Picnic Day social media Take photos Attend weekly board meetings	Punctual Responsible Creative Knowledge of Google Drive Enthusiastic (Optional) Experience in photography or videography
Student Organization Fair Assistant Director Help with the layout of the quad for the Student Organization Fair, keep in contact with student groups/clubs/organizations. Contact: sof@picnicday.ucdavis.edu Apply now	Attend weekly office hours/check-ins and SOF related events Help with layout of the quad for the Student Organization Fair Keep in contact with student groups/clubs/orgs Maintain records of forms and applications Assist Student Organization Fair Director	Punctual Professional/Organized Friendly and Respectful Team Player Responsible/Dependable
Transportation Assistant Director Coordinate transit, parking, and accessibility to and from Picnic Day events for participants and attendees. Contact: transportation@picnicday.ucdavis.edu Apply now	Attend weekly board meeting Organize spreadsheet Design permit and Picnic Day 'Plan Your Visit' webpage Help coordinate with TAPS and Unitrans	Class C License Knowledge of Google Drive Collaborate cohesively in group setting (team player) Responsible and organized Flexible
Volunteer Assistant Director Publicize Picnic Day and recruit volunteers. The Volunteer Assistant Director positions are now closed. Please apply again in Winter 2024. Contact: volunteer@picnicday.ucdavis.edu	Reaching out to student organizations and students about Picnic Day volunteer opportunities Help organize files in Google Doc and send out critical emails regarding volunteer application, as well as storing sensitive information of students who will help during the week before, during, and after Picnic Day Attend weekly board meetings Attend tabling events	Responsible Detail-oriented Team player Dedication to succeed Flexible Prior tabling experience (useful, but not required) Good communication Organization Coordination Customer service (not required) Punctual