Commit yourself to
ONE BIG DAY
Of Selfless Service.
Every spring, the McNeese community unites to say "Thank You" to our neighbors, bringing together everyone from Greek life and athletic teams to individual Pokes. The Big Event is made possible by countless hours of behind-the-scenes work from our executive team, committee, and staff assistants.
That support is how we mobilize hundreds of students to complete dozens of jobs in a single day. By finding your place in The Big Event, you are helping bridge the gap between our campus and the community.
Committee Member
Lead the planning and manage the behind-the-scenes logistics through weekly meetings.
Staff Assistant
Support the movement by scouting job sites and attending meetings every other week.
What is a Committee member?
A Committee Member is a role held by a student within The Big Event organization that allows the student to serve the Southwest Louisiana community in a larger capacity rather than simply volunteering on the day of The Big Event. Committee Members are assigned to one of the six committees within The Big Event: Development, Donor Relations, Operations, Programs, Public Relations, or Recruitment. Each of these committees is essential to the success of The Big Event.
Committee Members also oversee a small group of Staff Assistants. They supervise their staff throughout the year and ensure their safety and success, assisting them as needed. A committee member plays a key role in recruiting our Staff Assistants and Student Volunteers.
Why be a Committee member?
The Big Event is made possible by countless hours of behind-the-scenes work from our executive team, committee, and staff assistants. It is not required to have served as a volunteer in years past, anyone is welcomed and encouraged to apply.
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Lead and mentor a team of Staff Assistants while overseeing their growth and success throughout the year.
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Manage high-level departmental logistics such as job site recruitment, fundraising, operations, or public relations to ensure the event's success.
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Play a primary leadership role on the day-of by directing kickoff operations, managing staff assignments, and troubleshooting large-scale event logistics.
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Have the chance to make an impact at McNeese State University through impacting the community.
What is a Staff Assistant?
A Staff Assistant is a role held by a student within The Big Event organization that allows the student to serve the community in a larger capacity rather than simply volunteering on the day of The Big Event. Staff Assistants are assigned to a committee within the organization and work directly under a Committee Member. These positions are essential to the success of The Big Event.
Staff Assistants work throughout the year to ensure the safety and success of our projects, assisting their Committee Member as needed. A Staff Assistant plays a key role in the preparation for the day of service and the recruitment of Student Volunteers.
Why be a Staff Assistant?
The Big Event is made possible by countless hours of behind-the-scenes work from our executive team, committee, and staff assistants. It is not required to have served as a volunteer in years past; anyone is welcomed and encouraged to apply.
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Conduct multiple job checks with residents while directly assisting a committee member.
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lay an active role on the day-of in distributing food, tools, check-in process, problem management, tool bring back, media relations, and various other jobs.
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Have the chance to make an impact at McNeese State University through impacting the community.