Student Employee- Campus Activities and Involvement-Campus Activities Board Event Coordinator

Campus Activities Board (CAB) is the official student programming board of Sam Houston State University. CAB plans and implements a wide range of social events that foster community on campus. We are seeking motivated, creative, detail‑oriented individuals who are passionate about putting on great events for the SHSU study body.

Being a Board Member means that you are also an employee of the Department of Campus Activities & Involvement and Sam Houston State University. Every Board position is:

• Paid $9.00/hour for 10 hours a week + more for events
• A full academic year commitment

Each position on the board has unique duties associated with the position, but below are the responsibilities and job duties for all positions:

• Play a vital role in developing a lively and vibrant community on campus by supporting, organizing, and executing Campus Activities events.
• Attend weekly Campus Activities meetings held on Mondays.
• Perform regularly scheduled administrative office hours each week.
• Be available for at least 80% of all scheduled Campus Activities events and attend all events when not in regularly scheduled classes. Board Members spend roughly 3-6 hours per week coordinating and/or supporting events.
• Market and promote all events by encouraging attendance among classmates, the general student body, and within your own personal networks and communities.
• Attend training, retreats, and leadership programs.
• Operate with a clear understanding of the University’s mission, policies, and procedures.
• Planning, setting up, and implementing plans in student-oriented programs, such as:
  Tree of Light, Bearkat Alley, Sammypalooza, The Sammys and more!
• Students WILL be doing a large amount of physical labor (i.e. moving tables, tents, and equipment), as well as greeting and working with program attendees.

CAB Board Members are provided with numerous benefits through both on-the-job experience and other supplemental development opportunities:

• Will develop an overall understanding of event management as it relates to large-scale event planning, budgeting, leadership, publicity, collaboration, communication, creativity, and navigating resources and policies and more!
• Will develop leadership abilities through training sessions, hands‑on event management experience, and team building opportunities.
• Personal growth and development around leadership, planning, collaboration, time management, and fiscal responsibility.
• Exposure to various learning experiences that foster personal and professional growth that prepare students for life after college.