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The Big Event executive board is comprised of 12 individuals; please see the below positions and their descriptions. Applications for the new executive board go live toward the end of the Spring semester. Feel free to contact our advisor, Kayleigh Murphy: Kayleigh.murphy@louisiana.edu, 337-482-9008, for questions.

Executive Directors - Brooke Davenport & Kylee Falcon

The Executive Director(s) are responsible for overseeing the operations of the executive board. They supervise each director and their associated committees to ensure that the work is getting done efficiently and effectively. They also ensure deadlines are being met, delegates responsibilities, acts as a problem solver and mediator, and supports the entire team. Additionally, they are responsible for running board meetings, crafting the agenda, and organizing committee and executive board trainings and retreats.

Event Planning Committee

Director - Caitlyn Dumas

Assistant Director - Zaire Fontenot

• Responsible for all day-of logistics for The Big Event. They are also responsible for any university reservations, including but not limited to, tabling and room reservations.  
• Constructs day-of duties for the rest of the Executive Board and is responsible for assisting with the development of the Opening Ceremony for the day-of The Big Event  

Fundraising Committee  

Director - Breanna Thomas

Assistant Director - Jillian Crochet

• They are responsible for developing and implementing a plan for the "flocking" fundraiser to reach the goal set by The Big Event Executive Board
• Works directly with flocking fundraiser with on-campus departments and organizations to spread awareness of The Big Event throughout the university

Sponsorship Committee

Director - Shelton Edwards

Assistant Director - Shahd Muthana

• Work to obtain in-kind donations and large monetary donations that reach sponsorship level. The co-directors work very closely together to reach financial goals established by The Big Event executive board.
• Establish relationships with businesses in the Acadiana community who may want to sponsor The Big Event, as well as identify the day-of needs for The Big Event and ensure that those needs are met. Examples of in-kind donations are: water, breakfast (donuts, bagels, baked goods, smoothies), raffle items, etc. (any non-monetary donation)

Strategic Communications Committee  

Director - Kaiden Harris

Assistant Director - Jasmine Jackson

• They are responsible for leading the development of strategic communications programs and elevating The Big Event’s profile. Efforts include internal and external brand messaging, development, and management; media relations strategist; development of key messaging; cultivating and creating conversations around volunteerism, service-learning, and sustainability.
• Manages communications calendar and outreach to news publications such as TV stations, newspapers, and other public relations outlets while building and maintaining a positive public image for The Big Event.
• Serves as a graphic designer, photographer, and overall social media ambassador for The Big Event.
• Develops, designs, and executes marketing materials/promotional items for The Big Event

Training & Service Committee

Director - Talik Johnson

Assistant Director - Ella Wood

• Responsible for developing ‌and‌ ‌implementing ‌the‌ ‌training‌ ‌for‌ ‌Flock‌ ‌Leaders (the “team leaders” for groups of volunteers—otherwise known as “flocks”). They also work with the Office of Community Service & Sustainability to share educational information about zero-waste initiatives, The Big Event’s role in grants for the university, and the environmental impact that The Big Event has on our community
• Develops educational content for environmental issues including, but not limited to: sustainability, zero-waste, environmental justice, flooding, and wetland preservation
• Works to establish relationships with various nonprofit organizations in the Acadiana community, collaborates with the Offices of Community Service & Sustainability to ensure university guidelines are being met for project site recruitment, as well as planning and implementing service projects for The Big Event executive board.  

Volunteer Recruitment Committee  

Director -  Denaecia Lewis

Assistant Director - Calissa Williams

• Responsible for the promotion of The Big Event and its recruitment of students, staff, and faculty that will make-up the day-of volunteers, meeting the goal set by the executive board
• Ensure campus-wide knowledge of The Big Event
• Plans and implements recruitment based events and outreach to student organizations and corresponds with each organizations’ philanthropy, service, and volunteerism positions and/or encourage volunteerism within those organizations