Associated Students
Sonoma State University
The mission of the Associated Students, Inc. is to enrich the lives of Sonoma
State University students. This mission is realized through two distinct roles.
First, AS promotes students interests through advocacy and representation.
Second, as a corporation owned and governed by students for students, AS
supports and sponsors a variety of programs, services, clubs and organizations. AS encourages
opportunities to enhance the development of students through leadership participation, community
service, social interaction, and the development of individual attitudes and values.
Job Description – ASP Cultural and Current Events Director (Student Assistant
III)
Definition and Purpose
Under the supervision of the AS Programming Coordinator of the Associated Students, the AS
Cultural and Current Events Director helps develop, coordinate, and implement a wide variety of social
and educational events and programs for Sonoma State students and the campus community. The
Cultural and Current Events Director will work as part of a team including other Directors. One of the
Cultural and Current Events Director’s responsibilities will be to oversee a Cultural and Current Events
Committee that will produce events pertaining to current events happening in the world as they come
and will also produce events for certain topical and cultural issues on campus and nationally.
Educational and Qualifying Experience
 Must be a currently enrolled student at Sonoma State University. All AS student staff must have a
minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0.
 Previous event production or promotions experience desired. Ability to perform multiple tasks
simultaneously.
 Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
 Possess strong time-management skills.
 Set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
 Ability to work independently and take initiative.
 Possess a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
 Must be courteous and pleasant at all times.
 Ability to work effectively with and for student leaders.
 Knowledge of student clubs and organizations, various campus departments and services, current
campus events, and general information regarding the campus and the Associated Students, is
desired.
Computer Skills
Computer skills in the following applications preferred: Microsoft Office programs, common e-mail
systems, and basic website maintenance programs. Familiarity with internet research and
communication required. Use of copier, fax, and other office equipment as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Research potential events of interest to our students.
 Develop a budget and proposal for each event in a timely fashion
 Develop and implement a marketing plan for each event
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Follow University and AS policies and procedures for scheduling facilities, police services, paying
performers and other logistical requirements of producing campus events.
Coordinate all needed staffing for each event including box office, technical support and Event
Staff
Service as an on-site manager of events.
Distribute flyers and put up posters on a weekly basis.
Outreach to students, campus organizations and classes in order provide diverse engaging
programming.
Maintain program budgets
Excellent phone skills and the ability to cold call and do outreach for programs and events.
Must have ability to organize filing systems and keep track of all ongoing projects.
Recruit, maintain, and oversee a Cultural and Current Events Committee that will produce events
pertaining to current events happening in the world as they come and will also produce events for
certain topical and cultural issues on campus and nationally.
Period of Employment
Employment with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the employee may
resign at any time with two weeks notice or the Associated Students may immediately discharge the
employee at any time with or without cause.
Compensation and Hours
 Must be available to work approximately 15 hours a week during the academic year as well as July
and August. Additional summer hours may be available.
 $10.75 per hour - approximately 15 hours per week, No benefits
 Pay (step) increases are designed to recognize and reward satisfactory work performance.
Satisfactory work performance will be based on performance evaluations. Performance
evaluations are once a semester (twice yearly).
Application Procedure
Submit application, resume and two references to Orgsync through the Associated Students Account.
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