LNYF 2016: Year of the Monkey
Executive Board Application
(DUE Tuesday, March 17 at 11:59PM)
Name:
Phone #:
E-mail Address:
Residence for 2014-2015 School Year:
South 40
Graduation Year:
Major(s): __________________________
North Side
Off Campus
College: AR AS BU EN FA
Minor(s):_______________________________
What previous clubs or activities have you been involved with at Washington University?
Please list the names of the organizations as well as any leadership roles you occupied.
Please describe your previous involvement with LNYF.
What does LNYF mean to you? Why do you want to join the LNYF Exec Board?
What skills/experiences would help you contribute to the Exec Board and to LNYF?
Please list specific examples if possible.
What did you like most about LNYF this past year?
What did you like least about LNYF this past year? What ideas do you have about
improving LNYF for next year? Please list at least two concrete improvement ideas.
What other extracurricular activities will you be involved with next year? How will these
obligations affect your involvement with LNYF Exec Board next year?
(Just for fun) What makes you smile?
(Just for fun) What would you be doing right now (not studying) if you weren’t writing
this application?
Please assign your preference for each position with a number 1 through 4.
13-
Very Interested
Will Accept
24-
Interested
Not Interested
Communications Committee
Development Committee
Performance
Committee
__ Art Director
__ Philanthropy Chair
__ Choreography Chair
(2)
__ Public Relations Chair
(Internal)
__ Public Relations (External)
__ Fundraising Chair
__ Costume Chair
__ Secretary & Webmaster
__ Corporate Relations
Chair (2)
__ Technical Director
__ Multimedia Chair
Please explain the rankings that you provided above. What skills can you offer that
would help you in that position? Why did you rank your top choice as your top
choice?
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TUESDAY, MARCH 17 by 11:59PM EMAILED TO
wu.lnyf@gmail.com. Expect interviews to be held the following Friday and Saturday.
DESCRIPTION OF LNYF 2015 EXEC POSITIONS
Note: LNYF Exec Board 2015 is structured into three committees: Communications,
Development and Performance with the following positions available within each committee.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
POSITIONS: SECRETARY, PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIRS (2), ART DIRECTOR, MULTIMEDIA
CHAIR
SECRETARY:
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Responsibilities
o Write and send out meeting notes (attendance at ALL meetings required)
o Maintain a visual library of photographs and videos for website and LNYF DVD
o Reserve meeting spaces for all meetings
o Work closely with coordinators to maintain organized and on-track calendar
o Design and maintain the LNYF website
o Update the website and LNYF Facebook Page on a regular basis
Skills
o Strong organization and note taking
o Website development experience is highly preferred
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIRS (2)
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Internal PR Responsibilities
o Ensure adequate PR flow to Washington University community through
o Online media (e.g. Facebook)
o Campus Resources (e.g. DUC TV, Underpass, student planner )
o Communication and/or collaboration with other campus organizations
o Prints and organizes distribution of fliers, posters, banners and other sources of print media
External PR Responsibilities
o Provides outreach and communication with St. Louis community, as well as graduate community
at Washington University
o Implements and maintains the Family Group system among performers
o Contacts Stud Life, St. Louis newspapers, and other media outlets and press opportunities
o Plans events to promote LNYF and cultural awareness off campus
o Reserves venues for off-campus events (multilingual and a car is a plus)
Skills
o Strong marketing/public relations skills/understanding
o Poster/Flier and/or Writing Samples are highly recommended
ART DIRECTOR
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Responsibilities
o Design marketing campaign for LNYF 2015, including fliers, posters, banners, underpass wall, tshirts, program covers and contents, and other related material
o Work closely with public relations, as well as philanthropy chair in designing and distributing
promotional material
MULTIMEDIA CHAIR
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Responsibilities
o Making videos for all major events
o Oversee music selection for all performances and compiles edited music selections
o Responsible for obtaining and returning all instruments and other technical music equipment
o Attend ALL full cast rehearsals and performances
Skills
o Experience with audio mixing and video editing software
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
POSITIONS: PHILANTHROPY CHAIR, FUNDRAISING CHAIR, CORPORATE RELATIONS CHAIR
(2)
PHILANTHROPY CHAIR
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Responsibilities
o Write donation requests to deans and academic departments
o Act as a liaison between LNYF and philanthropy
o Provide information about the philanthropy to LNYF members and the greater Washington
University Community
Skills
o Strong communication skills
o Ability to passionately convey the philanthropy’s goals
FUNDRAISING CHAIR
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Responsibilities
o Plans fundraising events such as food sales on campus and benefit nights at local restaurants
o Work closely with public relations to coordinate promotion of events
o Make reservations and manages money raised for fundraising events
Skills
o Strong communication skills
o Ability to design creative fundraising plans
CORPORATE RELATIONS CHAIR (2)
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Responsibilities
o Represent LNYF for all of the businesses that are contacted for donations and sales
o Secure corporate sponsors in the form of monetary and in-kind donations from area and national
businesses
o Work closely with philanthropy chair to ensure adequate fundraising and meet fundraising goals
Skills
o Strong communication and networking skills
o Ability to build rapport with small, medium and large businesses
o Fluency in more than one language is a plus
PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE
POSITIONS: CHOREOGRAPHY CHAIR (2) TECHNICAL CHAIR, COSTUME CHAIR
CHOREOGRAPHY CHAIR (2)
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Responsibilities
o Organize choreographer interviews and select list of choreographers and respective performances
o Monitor and oversee progress of all performances, from auditions to rehearsals to final show
o Maintain close and frequent communication with all choreographers through meetings and email
chains
o Liaise between Exec Board, choreographers and all performance participants
Skills
o Previous dance experience required
o Previous choreographer experience recommended, but not necessary
TECHNICAL CHAIR
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Responsibilities
o Recruit and train a Stage Manager for the show
o Establish Stage Crew for the show
o Establish team to design sets for performance and skits
o Attend ALL full cast rehearsals
o Establish a contract with WUTV and other related organizations for filming and lighting of the
show
· Skills
o Previous theater experience valuable but not necessary
COSTUME CHAIR
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Responsibilities
o Find all costumes for skit and performances
o Maintain good conditions and inventory of all costumes
o Act as liaison in communication between manufacturers and choreographers
o Must relay choreographer budgets to the Treasurer in order to draft the budget
o Coordinate LNYF Fashion Show
Skills
o High attention to detail
o Very responsive